March 24, 2025

Gender Apartheid under the Taliban: The systemic erasure of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan (2021-2024)

Introduction and research problematic 1.1. General Context Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, Afghanistan has witnessed an unprecedented and systematic dismantling of women’s rights. What was once a fragile but evolving framework for gender equality has

March 3, 2025

Putin’s grand strategy: The fragmentation of Western influence and the rise of a multi polar world

Abstract The war in Ukraine has evolved beyond its initial context, transforming into a global struggle for geopolitical supremacy. This paper examines Vladimir Putin’s long-term strategy, which extends far beyond Ukraine itself, focusing on the dismantling of U.S. military

February 25, 2025

Afghanistan between political deadlock and the illusion of reform: A structural governance crisis

Abstract Afghanistan has faced decades of political instability, foreign interventions, and failed state-building efforts. Despite numerous international conferences and opposition-led initiatives, sustainable governance remains elusive. This study critically examines why diplomatic efforts and opposition movements fail to bring structural

February 14, 2025

Ukraine 2025: How U.S. Decisions Will Shape the Future

Dr. Naim Asas Director, Group for International Studies and Reflections in Social Sciences (GERISS) Email: naimasasgeriss@gmail.com Abstract As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the initial Western unity in supporting Kyiv has fractured, revealing deep geopolitical fault

January 17, 2025

Israel-Iran: Between Shadows of War and the Pursuit of Peace – Geopolitical Stakes, Technological Innovations, and Future Scenarios

Abstract The Israel-Iran conflict constitutes a central axis of Middle Eastern geopolitics, blending ideological rivalries, historical grievances, and evolving strategic confrontations. This article examines the historical roots of the conflict, its geopolitical dimensions, and the increasing role of cyber