The Guningtou Effect: Taiwan’s Historical Memory as a Tool Against Chinese Pressure
In contemporary times, we often see the aggression of China towards Taiwan and China has often stated that the Communist Party of China will use military force, if necessary, towards the reunification of Taiwan into mainland China. This year Taiwan celebrated the 75th anniversary of a key strategic victory of theirs against the People’s Republic […]
A Forgotten Crisis: The Lake Chad Basin a Triple Crisis of Environmental, Security, and Humanitarian
On 26 October 2024, a donors’ meeting was held at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to mobilize funds and to take humanitarian action for the displaced and refugee people across the Lake Chad basin and Sahel regions. The Sahel and the Lake Chad basin region are grappling […]
Understanding Political Systems: The Evolution of the Turkish Constitution, From Ottoman to Presidential
Turkey’s constitutional journey is unique evidence of its complex political history. It reflects the nation’s struggle to balance traditional values to modernization, secularism to religious identity, and authoritarian tendencies to democratic aspirations. Knowing the religious history of the Ottoman Empire, people wonder how Turkey became a secular and modern state. In order to understand it […]
Beyond Data Theft: How China’s Salt Typhoon Cyber Espionage Challenges National Security
Background Salt Typhoon, an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) operation linked to the Chinese government, is associated with cyberespionage targeting vital industries such as telecommunications, government agencies, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Also known as APT41, this group has a dual focus on espionage and financial gain, making them one of the most dangerous and adaptable APT […]