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Academic Researcher and IR/Strategic Affairs Analyst
Policy Brief | Islamophobia: A Western Problem Demanding a Western Solution
“It examines Islamophobia through colonial legacies, post-9/11 security narratives, institutional discrimination, and media-driven stereotypes. The brief explores policy gaps and calls for institutional accountability, legal reform, and inclusive policies to uphold democratic values and protect Muslim communities.” Analyzed AI as a source of economic and strategic power, examining US–China competition in semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, digital finance, and technology controls. The research explores how AI shapes global economic security, technological sovereignty, and the emerging international order. This research project examines how the United States and China use artificial intelligence (AI) governance frameworks to project soft power and advance their geopolitical interests. Using Joseph Nye’s soft power theory and comparative analysis, the study explores how their political values, governance approaches, and regulatory strategies shape global perceptions and influence. It highlights the relationship between AI governance, international competition, and the evolving norms of global politics, demonstrating how technological leadership has become an important instrument of strategic influence. View of UNRAVELING PAKISTAN-AFGHANISTAN STRATEGIC RELATIONS IN …