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05OctOctober 5, 2025

Requisitions and Contributions in War: The Eternal Principle of ‘War Must Support War’ and Its Exploitation in the Russia–Ukraine Conflict

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: Historical roots and legal evolution of “war must support war”; its exploitation in modern conflicts—particularly Russia–Ukraine—and implications for international humanitarian law and accountability. Abstract The maxim “war must support war,” originating in military theory and absorbed into the fabric of international law,...

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27SepSeptember 27, 2025

Deterrence on Trial: Russia’s Airspace Infiltrations, Hybrid Probing, and the Strategic Limits of NATO’s Collective Defense

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: NATO and European security; Russian hybrid tactics including airspace violations, drones, and probing maneuvers; historical precedents and contemporary cases; implications for Article 5 credibility, alliance cohesion, and future deterrence strategies. Abstract This article examines how Russia’s hybrid tactics—including airspace incursions, drone operations,...

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23SepSeptember 23, 2025

UN at 80: Legacy, Legitimacy, or Lost Promise?

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: Global peace and security architecture; historical evolution of the UN; successes and failures at 80 years; institutional reform and future prospects. Abstract The United Nations (UN) marks its 80th anniversary in 2025 at a moment of deep reflection. Conceived in 1945 as...

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15SepSeptember 15, 2025

Is the Mixed Economy the End of History? Looking Back to Look Ahead

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: Global; historical evolution of economic systems; focus on mixed economy as a synthesis of capitalism and socialism; future prospects including green economy, digital economy, post-capitalist visions, and global economic governance. Abstract This article explores the historical evolution of economic systems, from early...

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11SepSeptember 11, 2025

From Balance of Power to Balance of Terror: The Geopolitical Consequences of the China-Russia-North Korea Nexus

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: East Asia and Eurasia; China-Russia-North Korea cooperation; U.S. and Western responses; implications for balance of power, nuclear deterrence, and global security architecture. Abstract Recent summits among China, Russia, and North Korea signal an evolving strategic alignment that challenges existing global security dynamics....

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01SepSeptember 1, 2025

Actors in the International System: A Comparative Analysis of State and Non-State Influence

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: International system, state actors, non-state actors, sovereignty, globalization, power, individuals in IR Abstract For centuries, the international system was conceptualized as a state-centric arena in which sovereign states acted as the principal and often exclusive actors. Rooted in the Westphalian tradition, international...

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25AugAugust 25, 2025

Mediation or Manipulation? Trump’s Dual Foreign Policy Roles in the Russia–Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: U.S. foreign policy under Trump’s second term (2025–); Russia–Ukraine war mediation; U.S. support for Israel in Gaza; implications for international relations theory and global order. Abstract This article critically examines President Donald Trump’s dual role in international relations during his second term...

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20AugAugust 20, 2025

From Munich to Moscow: The Perils of Appeasing Territorial Aggression

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: Russia–Ukraine war; territorial annexation; historical lessons from Munich appeasement; Western diplomacy and international law. Abstract The history of appeasement in the 1930s, epitomized by the Munich Agreement of 1938, remains a powerful warning about the dangers of tolerating territorial aggression in the...

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11AugAugust 11, 2025

From Global Tensions to Global Catastrophe: Historical Causes of the World Wars and the Contemporary Risks of a Third

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: Remote and immediate causes of World War I and II; theoretical interpretations; parallels with current global conflicts (Russia–Ukraine war, ongoing Gaza conflict); assessment of risks of a future world war. Abstract This article examines the historical causes of World War I and...

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02AugAugust 2, 2025

The Origin, Theoretical Foundations, and Development of State Recognition in International Law: The Case of Palestinian Statehood

Adediran Babajide, President/CEO Carlsron Initiative for Peace and Human Rights (CIPEHR) Scope: Theoretical foundations and legal development of state recognition; Palestine’s UN status and global recognition; implications for international law and diplomacy. Abstract State recognition lies at the heart of the international legal system. It governs the transition of political entities into subjects of...

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