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Understanding China’s growing aggression

China has been named “the greatest threat to world order” by many journalists. But why is China do aggressive? What do they have to gain from their actions? Understanding this will need a lot of looking back in history.

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What are sanctions (and do they work)?

We see the term “sanctions” everywhere on the news. But what are they? How do they work? Do they even work? And most importantly, how can you argue for and against them?

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International Relations Kushay's Matter Bank

[AK] CHINA AS A GLOBAL HEGEMONY

This article will discuss China’s ascent to superpower status; how it works, and what it means for the world.

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[AK] Military studies

How do we study conflict? The science that are used is known as military theory or strategic studies. Source: Satrio Pratama

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International Relations Kushay's Matter Bank

[AK] Why Americans Supports Israel

This note will discuss the reasons why Americans have a strong support to Israel, and the possible strategies to reduce it.

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International Relations Kushay's Matter Bank

[AK] Facts About Pakistan – US-Dependent Foreign Policy

This note will explain the nature of Pakistan’s foreign policy in 2017. Source: https://thediplomat.com/2017/12/can-pakistan-pursue-an-independent-foreign-policy/

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[AK] Facts About France – Macron’s Fake Centrism

This note will explain how Emmanuel Macron’s brand of “centrism” doesn’t really reflect his policies. Source: http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/04/23/macrons-centrism-is-coming-apart-at-the-seams/

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[AK] Facts About North Korea – Panmunjom Declaration

Source: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/north-korea/2018-04-30/real-path-peace-korean-peninsula

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[AK] Why Forcible Regime Change is Always Ineffective

This note will briefly discuss case studies of failed forced regime change. Source: http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/05/14/regime-change-for-dummies/

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[AK] How Leaders of UN Bodies are Determined

Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/05/syria-is-now-in-charge-of-the-uns-disarmament-efforts-really/561386/