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Examining Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Through the Prism of Irredentism

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A Different Lens: Examining Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Through the Prism of Irredentism Historical Context To understand Russia’s motivations behind its actions in Ukraine, it’s essential to examine the historical context. Ukraine and Russia share a complex relationship that spans centuries, with deep historical, cultural, and political ties. Ukraine was once part of the Russian […]

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Ukraine’s President Turned a Minerals Deal into a Global Rallying Cry

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Zelensky’s Masterful Misdirection: How Ukraine’s President Turned a Minerals Deal into a Global Rallying Cry In a stunning display of diplomatic acumen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky transformed what was meant to be a straightforward minerals agreement into a powerful statement on the ongoing conflict with Russia. The February 28, 2025 meeting at the White House,

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Four Primary Motives for Military Invasions: Understanding Why Nations Go to War

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The Four Primary Motives for Military Invasions: Understanding Why Nations Go to War   1. Expansionist Aggression (Territorial Expansion for Its Own Sake) Motive: A country invades another purely to expand its land, resources, or influence without a specific historical claim. Examples: The Mongol conquests (13th century) Japan’s expansion in Asia before and during World

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The War in Ukraine: It started as a civil war

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The Ukraine-Russia War: A Conflict of Identity, Politics, and Geopolitics Euromaidan Revolution and the Deepening Divide (November 2013 – February 2014) The roots of the Ukraine-Russia conflict can be traced back to the Euromaidan Revolution, which exposed a fundamental divide within Ukrainian society. The unrest began when then-President Viktor Yanukovych, under pressure from Russia, abandoned

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Hamas Attacks Israel: The Conundrum of Rules of Engagement in Modern Warfare

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On 10/7/23, in a sudden and alarming escalation of hostilities, Hamas launched an offensive against Israel, prompting a swift retaliation. With this act, the region teeters on the brink of an all-out war. A crucial aspect of this conflict, and indeed many modern wars, lies in the observance, or lack thereof, of the rules of

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