By Professor Habib Al-Badawi As the United States approaches the 2024 presidential election, the political landscape is rife with speculation and anticipation. Recent polls indicate a potential return to the Oval Office for former President Donald Trump, a prospect that has galvanized both supporters and critics. Against this backdrop, Project 2025 has emerged as a …
By: Prof. Habib Badawi & Dr. Nicholas Howard The recent British general election has dramatically altered the country’s political landscape, signaling a profound shift in voter sentiment and party dynamics. This election marked the end of the Conservative Party’s 14-year dominance, resulting in a resounding triumph for the Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer. …
The British General Election 2024: A New Political Landscape Emerges Read More »
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi Abstract This “research note” examines the strategic challenges faced by China, considering the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2024. It analyzes the complex interplay of domestic politics, economic interdependence, and geopolitical dynamics that shape Beijing’s foreign policy calculations. The study argues that the prospect of a …
Challenge for Vision India@2047 By Manoj Kumar Chaudhary According to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2020-21, released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the total migration rate in India was 28.9% and in rural was 26.5%. Out of the total migrant persons, around 10.8% persons were migrated due to employment related reasons. The …
Trump’s Defiant Run Risks Igniting Turmoil Professor Habib Al-Badawi As the United States barrels toward another pivotal presidential election cycle, the scars of its earlier brush with authoritarian populism have yet to fully heal. The traumatic denouement of Donald Trump’s norm-shattering presidency, culminating in the harrowing assault on the Capitol, served as a grave reminder …
A Theoretical Analysis of Geopolitical Power Struggles, Sovereignty Assertions, and Security Paradigms By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The escalating conflagration between Russia and Ukraine, erupting into full-scale warfare in 2024, represents a seminal inflection point in the contemporary geopolitical landscape, ushering in tectonic shifts whose reverberations extend far beyond the immediate theater of military engagement. This …
By Habib Al-Badawi In the hallowed halls of Columbia University, where discourse and dissent have long intertwined, a scene of profound upheaval unfolded on a fateful Tuesday night. A formidable phalanx of hundreds of riot-shield-bearing officers from the New York City Police Department, armed with zip ties, breached the sanctity of these storied grounds. Their …
The Battle for Hamilton Hall: Columbia’s Frontline in the Gaza Solidarity Movement Read More »
By Diksha Bharti U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a formal telephonic conversation on April 2 in an effort to keep tensions between the two countries at a simmer. The discussions revolved around avenues of co-operation, including recent collaborative endeavours to address climate change and narcotics, based on the summaries …
Student Activism, Academic Courage and the Humanitarian Path Toward Ceasefire in Gaza By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains an intractable and divisive issue that has captivated the global community for over seven decades. The occupation of Palestinian territories, including the besieged Gaza Strip and the West Bank, has precipitated a humanitarian crisis of …
Dr. Habib Al-Badawi In the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape, the robust alliance between Japan and the United States has long served as a bedrock of stability and cooperation in the West. However, as the prospect of a second Trump presidency gains traction, Japanese officials find themselves scrambling to meticulously prepare for the potential upheaval and safeguard …
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