Joy by name not by life – Portrait from the South
“The war outside seemed to take root inside, between each of us and within each of us.”
Tag: War
Beirut’s unanswered cry for Justice: four years after the 2020 explosion
Four years later, the Beirut explosion of August 4, 2020, not only kept the wounds open but left a mark of injustice in the country, something the Lebanese people are still fighting for to this day.
Leadership in the Global South: President Lula’s and Gaza
In February 2024, President Lula attended the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, promoting Brazil’s ties with the Global South. His comments labelling the Gaza conflict as genocide at the hands of Israel sparked international controversy, straining relations with Israel and affecting his domestic approval. Despite criticism, Lula remains steadfast, aligning Brazil with Global South priorities.
NATO, Russia, and the shifting dynamics of European Defense
Sweden and Finland have joined NATO and has similar motives in doing so. Now, the Russian threat of a military standoff hovers over them.
How Many Retaliations Create A War? Israel And Iran’s Deterrence Dilemma
Israel has carried out a military strike on Iran in response to Tehran’s attack last Saturday. While no material damage seems to have occurred, this mutual show of force that prioritizes war deterrence over de-escalation increases dramatically the level of tension in the region.
Ambushing the Environment: The Russo-Ukrainian War
When it comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the major focus of masses is understandably on the immediate atrocities against civilians and war crimes, it is exceptionally essential to throw light and bring the issue of environmental degradation and climate change associated with the military to the mainstream discourse.
The End of the Age of Armor
The conflict in Ukraine demonstrates the changing nature of contemporary conflict. Armor as the main arm of decision may have met it’s match but will remain prevalent for the foreseeable future.
Conference of December: “Global actors in the Israel-Gaza war”
This Month’s conference “Global actors in the war in Israel and Gaza” analyses the impact of the war in Israel …
Ghada Jamal: the Painter of the Lebanese’s Suffering and Hope
Encounter with the Lebanese artist Ghada Jamal during her exhibition “Belonging for 1990-2022” depicting the suffering and hopes of Lebanon.
The Epoch of Cognitive Warfare: Realities and Ramifications
There is a fundamental disconnect between countries that utilize cognitive warfare, such as Russia, which sees themselves perpetually positioned to be in information warfare, while the West views it as only temporary. This affects resource allocation, collaboration, expanding adaptability through feedback and follow through on operations.