Explainer: Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded and annexed the neighbouring country of Kuwait. The invasion was carried out by the Iraqi military and was led by Saddam Hussein, who was the President of Iraq...
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded and annexed the neighbouring country of Kuwait. The invasion was carried out by the Iraqi military and was led by Saddam Hussein, who was the President of Iraq...
The Gulf War, also known as the First Gulf War or Operation Desert Storm, was a conflict fought from 1990 to 1991 between an international coalition led by the United States and a military...
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International Relations is the study of the interactions and relationships between states, international organizations, and other actors in the global system. It encompasses a wide range of issues, including international security, international political economy,...
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Cosmopolitanism is an approach to international relations that emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of the global community. Cosmopolitanism asserts that all people are part of a single global community and that states and other...
A debt trap in international relations refers to a situation in which a country becomes heavily indebted to another country or financial institution and is unable to repay the debt. This can occur when...
The concept of a “clash of civilizations” was first proposed by political scientist Samuel Huntington in a 1993 article and later developed in his book “The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World...
AUKUS is an acronym that stands for Australia, United Kingdom, and United States. It is a new security agreement between the three countries that was announced in September 2021. The agreement aims to strengthen...