Our realist "spheres of influence" arrangement for international order then runs into a significant wall, namely, the Middle East. The question is: who gets to control it? The last few years has proven that it is surely not the United States. By losing Afghanistan, it has been proven that the United States cannot control the … Continue reading The Middle East and the International System
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A Planet of War
To say that Donald Trump has been on a lucky streak as of late is an understatement. As a result, it is perhaps in the bag for him in terms of the election in November. But what stands out the most in all his recent performances and speeches are perhaps his comments on foreign policy … Continue reading A Planet of War
An Orientalist Dream
As we said before, beneath the surface, we have “invisible string pullers” or an “invisible government” running everything on the world scene. But on the surface, it is about the “Great Game” between London and Moscow. And at the heart of the “Great Game” is Afghanistan and control over it. Both London and Moscow seek … Continue reading An Orientalist Dream
The Ethics of Nationalism
The basic dichotomy at the heart of our politics at the moment, nevertheless, is the one between economy and “democracy.” Or in other words, the dichotomy between economy and culture. And this is where nationalism and religion – which are perhaps the two most powerful forces in the social world – come into play. As … Continue reading The Ethics of Nationalism
Money Talks
In the most basic sense, the clash between America and China stems from the fact that one has an expectation and goal that is outlandish and senseless, while the other has an expectation and goal that is quite realistic and is largely grounded in reality itself. There is indeed a “Greater China” that must be … Continue reading Money Talks
Adam A. Azim 