Author: Shaurya Negi

I have completed my post graduation in International Relations from Amity University, Noida. In my position as a student of international relations, the global affairs are of particular interest to me.

Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are targeted by Belarusian law enforcement

Belarus has been importing migrants from Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to its western frontiers. While this may appear to be a tactic to prevent rising immigration. It’s Belarus’s most recent attempt at hybrid warfare against its neighbors. Hybrid warfare became more common as a method for achieving military and political goals by both state and non-state actors. State and non-state entities are increasingly employing lawfare as a non-military tool in hybrid warfare. Belarus has transferred many migrants to its neighboring countries. Allegedly with the hope that their presence at the border would put pressure on Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. To accept…

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Medical device security serves as a proving ground for cyberattacks

The current status of medical cyber security technology reflects an ever-increasing target for hackers produced by an IT network. Thus, has expanded links to many businesses and devices through acquisitions and connections. As a result, better cloud computing and greater research into artificial intelligence and blockchain will help to protect patient data. However, even with a slew of technological improvements, such as enhanced antimalware, anti-phishing, and security products with deep intelligence features, healthcare businesses will continue to face a high rate of cybercrime. Healthcare IT analysts and security executives are especially on the lookout for rising risks to linked medical…

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UAE on the Ukraine conflict reflects a "solid partnership" with Russia

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to stand out as one of a few countries eager to maintain a neutral, if not helpful, position toward Moscow. The Western community strives to diplomatically isolate Russia in the wake of massive worldwide condemnation of its war on Ukraine. It was one of an overwhelming majority of countries that endorsed a resolution at an extraordinary session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). As it condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demanding that Moscow withdraw its forces immediately. Anwar Gargash, the UAE presidential adviser, made a statement on Twitter. He stated that the…

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China's technology exports to Russia are hampered by US sanctions

US sanctions prevent China from exporting technology to Russia Despite Beijing’s promise of a “no limits” connection with Russia, many Chinese technology businesses have discreetly fled Russia in the wake of US sanctions threats. DJI, a Chinese drone manufacturer, stated in late April that it was ceasing operations in Ukraine and Russia. Other companies, like Lenovo and Xiaomi, have exited Russia with less fanfare. Thus, suspending shipments to the country without making formal announcements. The Chinese people and government have put pressure on Chinese technology enterprises to stay in Russia. The Chinese public has been largely supportive of Russia’s war…

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Successful asymmetric lawfare initiative of China

China’s Huawei executive Meng Wanzhu was nearly extradited from Canada on bank fraud charges by the US. Though, it came to an abrupt end on September 24, when the US abandoned its extradition request, freeing Meng to return to China. China released two Canadian citizens who had been imprisoned immediately after Meng’s incarceration in 2018. Both Canadian citizens had been charged with compromising China’s national security as a lawfare initiative. The Chinese government used its own weak legal system to take out “hostage diplomacy.” It was combined with Meng’s employment of the procedural protections of Canada’s and the United States…

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Ukraine's war has left its turbulence the Balkans

A great sense of anxiety has settled across the Western Balkans due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The photos emerging from Ukraine have reawakened memories of the atrocities that afflicted the region in the 1990s. Particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina and also, the border region between Serbia and Kosovo. Given Russia’s strong economic, military, and soft power ties, there are fears that Moscow could try to further destabilize the region to divert attention away from its botched effort in Ukraine. Russia’s Influence on a Vulnerable Region Russia’s influence in the Western Balkans is still strong today. It’s economic involvement in…

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The Twin Taliban issue in Pakistan

Pakistan and Taliban in Afghanistan are on the verge of a huge conflict. The Taliban have rejected Pakistan, its principal state supporter during the fight against the US forces. And also, overthrown Afghan government, after taking control. It has done so by challenging the Pak-Afghanistan border’s status and providing a safe haven for the anti-Pakistan insurgent group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). TTP also known as the Pakistani Taliban. It has killed dozens of Pakistani’s and seeks to establish a Taliban-style, Shariah-compliant state in Pakistan. This has taken Islamabad by surprise, as it had assumed that the Taliban would be obligated to…

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Is it wise to strengthen ties between U.S.-Taiwan

Taiwan is a major U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific, as a leading democracy and technical powerhouse. Despite the fact that the U.S. does not have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, there is a strong unofficial relationship between the two countries. The United States and Taiwan share similar ideals. They shares significant commercial and economic ties, and also strong people-to-people ties. Thus, this serves as the foundation for their friendship and the drive for growing U.S. engagement with Taiwan. Taiwan’s unofficial ties with the United States are growing. In trade and investment, health, semiconductor and other crucial supply chains, investment screening, research…

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The African response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

As Russia’s war in Ukraine progresses, the conflict’s consequences continue to reverberate around the globe. In Africa, the war is upsetting long-term trends and eliciting conflicting responses from governments. Increased sanctions are forcing the Kremlin to expand its contacts with countries outside of Europe and the United States. Thus, leaving African countries vulnerable to food shortages and energy project finance. While some see this as a chance to create economic capability on the continent. And the others believe it has given the Russian government the opportunity to rethink its African policy. Africa is on the verge of a food shortage…

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Impact of the US-China trade war on Global trade

In the midst of an economic slowdown, China is in four-year “trade war” with the United States. It has resulted in a total loss of USD 550 billion in import tariffs. Also, the vast majority of which are aimed at Beijing. The trade war, combined with a slowing Chinese economy and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in the World Bank. Therefore, predicting a significant slowdown in the global economy, as well as lower estimates for economic growth in the United States and China. Why are the United States imposing new tariffs on China? While China is not…

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