Abstract: Through its promotion and dissemination of disinformation, Russia’s practice of public diplomacy forms a close nexus with information warfare. While Russia no doubt seeks to win the hearts and minds of foreign state publics, its strategic aim in doing so is not to build sincere two-way cultural bridges but …

The Israel–Hamas war has confirmed the ability of non-state actors, even more so than governments in some cases, to determine the course of events in the region. Unlike governments, regional non-state actors recognize few constraints on their behavior, in part because most militias, terrorist groups, and insurgent factions do not …

World Jerusalem Day rallies were held across Iran on April 5, 2024, like every year on the last Friday of Ramadan. This year’s rallies were marked by the war in the Gaza Strip and the attack attributed to Israel in Damascus on April 1, 2024. The rallies were attended by …

The South China Sea is the biggest Sea in Pacific Region and it place on third in the world after Mediterranean Sea and Caribbean Sea. Its floor place covers this region receives a wonderful inflow of freshwater and International dregs mostly from mainland China. The SCS is connected with the …

With geopolitical confrontation and tensions deepening, the key global players are swiftly turning their focus on Africa. In practical terms, African leaders are also making strategic choices based on their development paradigms. These leaders are forced to work on their election campaign promises, especially those relating to economic development and …

History is full of manipulations, half-truths and mythical claims. The most popular of them are, for example, the claim that United Kingdom alone fought against Nazi Germany in 1940 (in reality it had a huge colonial empire), the opinion that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute while sources say otherwise, Vikings …

Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan has been rocked by a spate of deadly attacks targeting security forces in recent months. The attacks have been claimed by Jaish al-Adl, a Baluch separatist militant group that is believed to be operating out of neighboring Pakistan. On April 3, over a dozen militants …

Analysis: Turkey is seeking legitimisation for a possible large-scale operation in northern Iraq amid disagreements on water resources and oil exports. During a visit by a high-level Turkish delegation to Iraq last month, Baghdad announced a ban on the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) – a significant gesture following months of …

In the intricate landscape of Iraqi politics, few figures have commanded as much attention and speculation as Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, the influential leader of the Sadr movement. Recently, signs have emerged indicating al-Sadr’s return to the political forefront after a period of strategic withdrawal. Muqtada al-Sadr has a history …

Military news accounts reported on Sunday, April 9, that the Syrian regime appointed Major General Suhail al-Hassan as commander of the Special Forces, after he formerly commanded the 25th Division (affiliated with the regime and supported by Russia). No official announcement has been issued regarding the appointment, while discussions were …