Constitutional Monarchy with parliamentary system
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$565 billion
$576.236 billion
The top exports are – Germany, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, and USA.
The top imports are Germany, Sweden, China, Netherlands, and USA.
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Located in Northern Europe, occupying the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula; it is bordered by Sweden to the east, Finland to the northeast, and Russia to the far north; it has an extensive coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean.
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8,733 soldiers and employees, including 3,147 military and 4,593 conscripts. NATO Member
Introduction As the international landscape becomes increasingly multipolar and complex, the dynamics of escalation in conflicts will also evolve. This report examines the intricate escalation ladder between Israel and Iran, highlighting how simultaneous strategies and shifting geographies influence their interactions. The ongoing rivalry between these two strategically sophisticated states exemplifies how capabilities and public rhetoric…
Executive Summary: Indian steel companies consume around 70 million metric tons of coking coal annually, and imports constitute around 90% of the country’s total requirements. Currently, India is heavily reliant on Australia to fulfill its coking coal requirement, which is increasing the overall cost of steel production. Hence, to avoid over-reliance on any single country…
1. Overview Sri Lanka’s political landscape is currently undergoing a significant transformation following the election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a left-leaning political figure. The elections, held on Saturday, 21 September 2024, resulted in Dissanayake securing 42.31% in the first round, while his main competitor, Sajith Premadasa, garnered 32.76%. As no candidate achieves over 50%, the…
Overview The Six-Party Talks, initiated in 2003, involve North and South Korea, Japan, China, Russia, and the United States. These negotiations aim to address the security concerns surrounding North Korea’s nuclear weapons program through peaceful means. The discussions, which have been stalled for over five years, may be on the verge of resumption amid rising…
Executive summary The U.S has been revitalising the World War II airfield in the Tinian island. While this airfield enhances the overall military posture of the U.S forces it also acts as a tool of deterrence against China. This report analyses this event and recommends the necessity of maintaining the balance of power without heightening…
Overview North Korea has resumed the deployment of the balloons across the Demilitarized zone(DMZ) into South Korea.since may 2024, North korea has launched thousands of balloons into south korea. The balloons were filled with trash and biological waste in which they contain hazardous materials including human waste and parasites which is a serious public health…
Executive Summary Golan Heights, a strategic plateau and focal point of conflict for decades, has regained its prominence amidst the political transition in Syria. With Bashar Al-Assad fleeing the country and rebels occupying the space. Israel is eyeing to protect its borders and safeguard its resources, especially the Golan Heights which was captured in the…
Introduction: This report examines Prime Minister Netanyahu’s conflict strategy, drawing parallels to the Begin Doctrine, which advocates for preemptive action and independent defence to counter regional threats.The Begin Doctrine declares any regional enemy that intends to destroy the State of Israel cannot be permitted to obtain weapons of mass destruction, principally, nuclear weapons. The doctrine…
Executive Summary: The Lebanon crisis presents significant challenges to international law, exacerbated by external influences, the dominant role of Hezbollah, and intricate geopolitical dynamics. This situation has strained Lebanon’s sovereignty and weakened the enforcement of international legal norms. Despite the presence of United Nations peacekeeping forces like UNIFIL, compliance with international law conventions remains elusive.…
1. Executive Summary: The Israel-Lebanon conflict is a long-standing and complex situation involving various groups in the region, such as the Lebanese government, Israel, Hezbollah, and other militant organizations. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was formed on March 19, 1978, to help stop hostilities between Israel and Lebanon after the Israeli invasion.…