Ukraine War a Financial Boon for Small-Town Russia, But Can It Last?
More and more people are demanding explanations from local officials. And they’re not satisfied with answers that claim all decisions are taken in Moscow. The Kremlin would like the current electoral cycle to showcase how Russians have rallied behind the leadership amid the war in Ukraine. The authorities have already declared...
Quantum technology competition must not become an arms race
In computing, medicine and other fields, quantum tech holds promise – but major power rivalry threatens progress, write Marion Messmer, James Shires and Armida van Rij. International competition over quantum technologies is heating up, especially between the United States and China. Both countries have invested heavily in quantum technologies in recent decades. Chinese...
Regime Change in Russia Won’t Lead to Chaos or Collapse
History shows that a change of leader in Russia has almost always been accompanied not by civil strife, but by liberalization. When President Vladimir Putin leaves office—however that happens—we will enter the post-Putin era. Much about this next period in Russian history is uncertain, and many fear what it could bring:...
Appointment of Judiciary by the Executive: A Flagrant Negation to Principle of Separation of Powers in the Presidential System of Government. (US, Brazil and Nigeria in Focus)
The principle of separation of powers, originating from the works of political philosophers like Montesquieu, has become a fundamental principle of democratic governance. It aims to prevent the consolidation of power and maintain a system of checks and balances. However, in a presidential system, where power is divided between the...
International Diplomacy: Origin, Theory, Practice, Present and Future
International diplomacy is a complex and multifaceted field that has been instrumental in shaping the modern world. It involves the art of negotiating, communicating, and resolving conflicts between different nations, cultures, and political systems. The origin of international diplomacy can be traced back to ancient times, where it was practiced...
The Forces Behind North Korea Nuclear Programme
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), created in 1948, is a totalitarian state with belligerent tendency. Two years after creation, she initiated invasion against its south counterpart which resulted in Korean War of 1950–1953. Armistice agreement was reached but peace treaty was never signed. Thereafter North...
