Rifat I. RupokThe Geopolitical Implications of Ethiopia’s Potential Invasion of EritreaAmidst the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, another potential conflict is brewing in the Horn of Africa, specifically between Ethiopia and…May 21May 21
Rifat I. RupokThe Battle for Essequibo: Venezuela’s Ambitions and Guyana’s Oil-Fueled AscentOn December 3, 2023, Venezuela held a nationwide referendum on whether to annex two-thirds of Guyana’s territory, a region known as…May 16May 16
Rifat I. RupokHow Bayes’ Theorem Transforms Our Understanding of Uncertainty and Decision-MakingIn the ever-evolving landscape of decision-making and probability, one mathematical principle stands out for its profound implications…May 16May 16
Rifat I. RupokPeace Spoilers: Understanding and Managing Disruptors of Peace ProcessesPeace spoilers are individuals, groups, or entities that actively seek to hinder, delay, or disrupt peace processes. These spoilers emerge…May 14May 14
Rifat I. RupokTitle: Understanding Learned Helplessness: Causes, Effects, and SolutionsPhoto by Sivani Bandaru on UnsplashMay 8May 8
Rifat I. RupokThe Balkans: A Modern Powder KegThe Balkans region, often referred to as Europe’s traditional powder keg, has been a hotspot of ethnic tensions and political instability…May 6May 6
Rifat I. RupokHardest Simple Mathematical Problem that is still UnresolvedThe Collatz Conjecture, often referred to as the ultimate mathematical riddle, is as simple to understand as it is impossible to solve. At…May 6May 6
Rifat I. RupokStrategic Cooperation: How Game Theory and the Prisoner’s Dilemma Shape Societal and Evolutionary…In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding the mechanisms that drive human behavior is essential for managing conflicts and…May 3May 3
Rifat I. RupokStriking a Balance: Employment, Wages, and Economic Growth in BangladeshIn recent years, Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in its journey towards development. The nation’s GDP growth, infrastructural…Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
Rifat I. RupokThe Problem With Authoritarian EconomiesAuthoritarianism is mostly synonymous with governments, but not with economies, but it can be argued that the economies of authoritarian…Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023