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The Concept of "Failed State"
Recently, there has been increased discourse on the reasons behind a state's failure as an institutional entity and its demographical fragmentation as a geographical status, due to worsening economic and social crises at the global level, in addition to escalating security tensions in many regions and territories. So, what does the term "failed state" refer to? Are the criteria used in determining the degree of failure of a specific state effective, when compared with the factors causing this situation in the first place?
STRATEGIECS Chairman Mr. Hasan Ismaik: "Third Way is the key to ending the War of All Against All and moving towards a New Arab Era"
In his interview with Journalist Mahmoud Alwerwary on Al-Hadath TV, STRATEGIECS Chairman Mr. Hasan Ismaik answers key questions relating to the role of youth in society, and the role of the private and public sectors in solving youth issues, especially in the post-Coronavirus crisis period, and developing their skills to join the job market. He also discusses a "third way" through which Arabs can find their salvation and rise with their youth towards a new era that is free of conflicts and wars and full of stability and comprehensive development.
Is War Really Coming?
The specter of the Great War was never far from modern political history; does that mean that war between the U.S. and China is evitable? If there is a war coming, what kind of war will it be? what mechanisms and tools will be used? In case a direct war is not coming, what are the key factors that reduce the possibility of its outbreak?
In Defense of Islamic Religious Reform
In light of the numerous calls we are witnessing that request the renewal of the Religious Discourse, and in light of the tremendous progress of modern communication means, which we all live in general and young people in particular; there is an urgent need for a new presentation - in a contemporary and up-to-date manner - of religious and moral beliefs and concepts in order to move towards change and creativity. What are the characteristics of the approach that must be formulated for reform which is appropriate for our time, especially after the spread of hardline rhetoric by some terrorist organizations? Why is such a reform an urgent necessity?
Will the Collapse of U.S. Oil Collapse Lead to Trump's Downfall?
The world is witnessing a weak demand in the energy market given economic and productive activities' stoppage due to the Coronavirus pandemic, so what is the reason for this historic WTI decline? Will the collapse of U.S. crude cause Trump's downfall? In light of the chaos of expectations for oil prices in the near future, will the demand for oil remain weak if the Coronavirus crisis does not end?
Will China Pay Trillions of Dollars for its Coronavirus Mistakes?
In light of the current Coronavirus crisis which countries are still suffering from its repercussions, the list of countries demanding China to pay for its Coronavirus mistakes is getting longer; claiming that China is responsible for the outbreak of the virus, presented disingenuous preventive means, or reported misleading numbers of its human losses. Will China prevail in the world - as some predict - in the post-Corona phase? Or will it lose its place as a superpower after this crisis?
Coronavirus Becoming a Political Behemoth
What is being written about the novel Coronavirus and its future implications is but mere analyses and theories, however, the truth will be disclosed in the coming months or even years. Therefore, whether this virus is real or manufactured, this article highlights the extent to which it has spread terror all over the globe, and how great politicians have contributed to turning this epidemic crisis into a dangerous political game, threatening the entire world.
The Impact of Quarantine on Youth Lives
The quarantine we experience in light of the ‘COVID-19’ crisis has forced people in most parts of the world to live an unexpected life. Nevertheless, all age groups, youth in particular, are living an unprecedented forcible seclusion. Therefore, how can people, namely youth, benefit from such opportunity? How can they be glass-half-full, not glass-half-empty people?
The Iraqi Personality Between Today and Yesterday
This article by the Chairman of STRATEGIECS Board of Trustees, Mr. Hasan Ismaik, presents a review of “The Personality of the Iraqi Individual” by Ali Al-Wardi; this book attempts to identify characteristics distinguishing Iraqis from others while addressing the characteristics that distinguish the human character in general.