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Items by Muhammad Shahzaib Hassan
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Sudan’s war is a business model of violence
Two years on, the catastrophe unfolding in Sudan is often described as a collapse of order or the failure of diplomacy. Both descriptions are correct, but they conceal a deeper truth. The violence in Sudan today is fueled by a political economy in which military actors, illicit markets and external…
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Can you bomb your way to peace? The paradox of Israel’s Syria strategy
On any given day, Israeli jets thunder over southern Syria, yet diplomats claim that quiet back-channel talks are underway in nearby capitals. Israel is pursuing a strange two-track strategy; striking with bombs to enforce deterrence, while simultaneously exploring diplomatic understandings on security. This paradox, negotiating peace under fire has deep…