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The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been ongoing since the last years of the Soviet Union. Both Azerbaijan and Armenia have made historical claims over the disputed territory; this prompted the first war in the early 1990s. The Armenians were...Jan 8, 2024 07:41- Modus Operandi with Manila Chan dives deep into global foreign policy to examine the methods and history which reverberate in our lives today. MO examines the world at a historical turning point, as nations rise and challenge the unipolar world that has been dominant since the end of the cold war. Who will rise, who will fall, and how will an emerging global order operate? Find out on Modus Operandi with Manila Chan.
- Nagorno-Karabakh conflictThe Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has been ongoing since the last years of the Soviet Union. Both Azerbaijan and Armenia have made historical claims over the disputed territory; this prompted the first war in the early 1990s. The Armenians were...Jan 8, 2024 07:41
- Soviet-bloc fatigueSince the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, the Central and Eastern European nations have been under immense pressure from NATO to aid Ukraine, despite the economic implications that have followed. While Hungary has resisted...Dec 18, 2023 06:25
- Henry Kissinger’s legacyUnrepentant and unapologetic – centenarian statesman Henry Kissinger died at his home on November 29, 2023. His name is forever etched into history books around the world. This week, Manila Cham takes a look at this historical figure and the...Dec 11, 2023 06:48
- Laos: Legacy of cluster bombsThe Southeast Asian nation of Laos is the most bombed country on Earth, thanks in large part to the mass bombing campaign launched by the US in the 1970s. The number of US bombs dropped on Laos is staggering, and it should come as no surprise that...Dec 4, 2023 06:19
- Mongolia in the middleThe Mongolian Empire was one of the largest in history, stretching from the Far East to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Present-day Mongolia remains an important nation on the world stage, as it is strategically wedged between China and Russia,...Nov 27, 2023 06:41
- Thailand electionsThailand's centuries-old monarchy faced heavy political pressure during the country's general elections this year, calling into question the reign of the current king and his family's dynasty. The MO's Manila Chan sits down with geopolitical analyst...Nov 20, 2023 06:45
- Presidents to prisonFormer US President Donald Trump is facing a multitude of criminal charges in several states, despite being the leading Republican candidate for the 2024 presidency. However, Trump is not alone - there have been several former world leaders who have...Nov 13, 2023 06:23
- South Africa on the world stageSouth Africa has established itself as one of the world’s most powerful economies in Africa, making the country a hot commodity for many nations looking to invest in the continent. As a member of BRICS, South Africa holds an important place in...Nov 6, 2023 06:43
- Profile of a neocon: Victoria NulandShe’s the person behind some of the US’ biggest foreign policy blunders and a notorious war hawk who is considered one of the architects of the 2014 overthrow of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich. Victoria Nuland’s name is...Oct 30, 2023 06:30
