Whether or not Israel claims responsibility for the death of Ismail Haniyeh, his assassination abroad may not have improved Israel’s prospects at home. Bringing the war to a conclusion will require a credible correlation of ends and means.

China has increasingly engaged in international peace efforts, shifting from a non-interference policy to actively participating in conflict management due to threats to its investments, particularly those related to the Belt and Road Initiative. This involvement aims to demonstrate China as a responsible global power.

John J. Mearsheimer and Tom Switzer's arguments center on the simple acceptance of Vladimir Putin's rhetoric, which downplays the complexities of Ukraine's stance on NATO. They fail to critically assess the broader geopolitical dynamics, instead aligning closely with Putin's misleading narrative that portrays NATO expansion as a direct threat to Russia.

With the recent downfall of the longest-serving prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, following domestic political unrest, Bangladesh is anticipated to reassert its role as a small state leader in Indo-Pacific security. For Indo-Pacific partners, aligning with the security interests of Bangladesh will help promote the overall security of the country, and this can best be met by observing domestic circumstances.

Integrating formal institutions with people-centered approaches will enhance Pacific regionalism. True regional success requires recognising and nurturing everyday social connections and cultural identities that connect people across nations, beyond just formal governmental and institutional engagements.

In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women's political representation. However, its effectiveness hinges on overcoming entrenched gender biases and ensuring robust implementation to truly transform the political landscape. 

Mass killings are commonly driven by elites who seek to consolidate power within their own group. Such atrocities serve not just to kill outgroups but also to strengthen control of the ingroup by eliminating or coercing internal opposition within the regime, as demonstrated by cases like the Rwandan genocide.

There is a critical need for gender-inclusive strategies in disaster resilience, as illustrated by the aftermath of Australia’s Black Summer Bushfires 2019-2020. Japan's experiences highlight the role of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) for meeting emergency response needs, particularly in addressing the needs of women, who face heightened risks and challenges during crises.

The idea that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was driven by fears of NATO expansion over-simplifies complex geopolitical dynamics. Such arguments do not fully address how NATO's defensive nature and the specifics of Ukraine's membership scenario mitigate these threats.

China is applying Mahan's geopolitical theory to enhance its maritime dominance, notably through strategic port developments and asserting control over critical maritime chokepoints. It's expanding influence across strategic island chains in the Pacific highlights its efforts to strengthen naval capabilities and economic leverage in the region.