This case study presents the United States’ ongoing institutional campaign to respond to the perceived threat of China’s pursuit of its technical independency. …

Introduction In order to maintain U.S. primacy, while securing its diplomatic, military and economic access to this most populous region, it is a matter of vital interest for the United States Government (USG) to seek economic intelligence on Myanmar. Since its independence from British colonial rule in 1948, the state of…

Abstract: This paper examines key differences between South Africa’s intelligence services during the implementation of apartheid by the Afrikaner National Party in 1948, and after the democratic transition led by the African National Congress in 1994. …

“Aspiration for power is the distinguishing element of all politics, and hence of international politics. International politics is of necessity power politics.” Hans Morgenthau, Politics Among Nations, 1948 Gathering intelligence doesn’t simply combine different forms of disciplines and experiences to analyze and assist in the decision making process of a…

Although largely understudied because of its secretive nature, covert action is often used as a policy tool. It is an arm of state power which like diplomacy and military power can be used to assist actors in shaping reality. As much as it has been in the public eye of…

Introduction This article examines the relationship between India and Pakistan regarding the issue of Kashmir. It suggests that the construction of these three entities was primarily facilitated by local dynamics and political forces working under the umbrella of the former British colonial empire. It reflects on the post-independence grievances and argues…

During a live hearing conducted before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday July 29th, four of the world’s most powerful tech titans testified at an antitrust hearing titled: ‘Online Platforms and Market Power: Examining the Dominance of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google.’ In a session which lasted for five and…

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