Global Affairs

Op-Ed blog

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January 19, 2025

The dark aspects of the deal and the wider situation in the Middle East

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has sparked a variety of reactions, frustrations, hopes, and emotions. Depending on the position in the…

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December 7, 2024

CIRIS Signs the DORA Declaration

Our Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment At CIRIS, we are proud to announce that we have officially signed the San Francisco Declaration…

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September 28, 2024

Israel v Hezbollah: the failure of UNSCR 1701

The recent development of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah represents a step-up of a situation that has been through a slippery…

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August 5, 2024

G7 notified of possible attack on Israel by Iran

Iran could launch an attack on Israel as soon as Monday. This was stated by different American and Israeli officials who were…

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July 23, 2024

The Turkish Syrian Dilemma

One of the most contentious issues in Turkey revolves around the uncontrolled influx of asylum seekers, particularly Syrians and Afghans, into major…

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July 14, 2024

The Ethical Justification behind the use of Atomic Weapons in World War II

The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the most ethical choice to end the Second World War. Despite their disproportionate targeting…

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