Coronavirus as God’s Soldier: Assessing the Divine Retribution Narrative of Jihadi Organisations
The SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus) that causes COVID-19 has engulfed the whole world within weeks of its outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late December 2019. Within six months of its advent, over 8.24 million people have been infected with over four lakh deaths (as of mid-June 2020) and an ongoing major global disruption.
"BUBONIC PLAGUE": Pandemic Through History
The plague, otherwise notorious as the Black Death or the Pestilence, often regarded as a curse from God, has its place in every religious scripture. For Christians, it was divine punishment, for Muslims, a symbol of self-sacrifice (martyrdom).
The Pandemic Effect: Can Bangladesh Overcome Covid-19 Impact on its External Sector?
Out of the 210 countries that are affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19) which has resulted in 1,96,000 deaths worldwide, Bangladesh up till now have witnessed only 140 deaths. However, there has been a dramatic spike in the number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19.
CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS Magazine: Selected Writings (2007-2018)
CBW Magazine ResourcesSociety for the Study of Peace & Conflict, New Delhi/ Journal on Chemical and Biological Weapons (IDSA): 2007-2018
The Global Intelligence: Selected Writings (Spring 2015-Autumn 2017)
Society for the Study of Peace & Conflict, New DelhiCourtesy: The Global Intelligence Magazine: Spring 2015-Autumn 2017
Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Campaign: Party Strategy or Way Forward to Corruption-free China
Since coming to power in 2012, Chinese President Xi Jinping has regularly made headlines for his momentous policies. Among them, his crusade against corruption and the anti-graft campaign have been significant milestones.
Hanoi Summit: A Trump-Kim Fiasco
After a friendly opening at Singapore (June 2018) during the first Trump-Kim summit, much was expected from the second summit held during February 2019 at Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. While the first round was historic, the second turned out to be a disaster with the summit ending abruptly and talks seeing no progress.
India-Russia: Working Towards A Robust Military-Technical Cooperation
Global security architecture has undergone a tremendous shift since the First World War. However, the one thing that has dominated the evolution of security structures since that time has been the importance of technological advances. It is important to note that the shifting power balance that exists between nations today has major dependence on technological revolutions.