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Larisa Marks The story of Shi Pei Pu, a Beijing opera singer and spy, and his twenty-year deception of French diplomat Bernard Boursicot is a cautionary tale that resonates today. In the 1960s, Shi posed as a woman, even presenting a child as their supposed offspring, all to …
August, 2024
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31 August
Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: Who’s Really Shifting Gears?
Alicia Samuel In the political arena, accusations of flip-flopping are common, but the latest accusations have brought Kamala Harris and Donald Trump into the spotlight. Both politicians are navigating complex and contentious issues, but who’s really changing their tune? On one side, Kamala Harris, during a recent CNN …
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28 August
Kamala Harris: Momentum on Her Side, But an Uphill Battle Ahead
Nancy Markham As the 2024 presidential election draws near, Kamala Harris stands at a critical juncture. Her historic candidacy as a mixed-race woman has energized many, yet it also presents unique challenges that make this race anything but predictable. Despite her momentum, the outcome remains uncertain, and the …
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28 August
Jordan at a Crossroads: Navigating a Treacherous Geopolitical Landscape
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Benjamin Disraeli, the British Prime Minister who held office twice in the 19th century, once remarked, “Major events have unseen tails! What we expect rarely happens! What we rule out often happens!” These words resonate deeply with the current situation in Jordan, where uncertainty …
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28 August
Will Kamala Harris squander support from Palestine advocates?
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Last Thursday, US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a significant speech in Chicago as she accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for the upcoming presidential election. The speech, intended to solidify her leadership credentials and unify American society, has sparked widespread debate, particularly regarding her stance …
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28 August
Kamala Harris and North Korea: A Shift from Strategic Patience to Cautious Engagement?
Alinan Stevenson As the prospect of a Kamala Harris administration looms on the horizon, questions arise about how her approach to North Korea might differ from that of previous U.S. administrations. While Harris’s North Korea policy might not diverge dramatically from Donald Trump’s, it would likely demonstrate more …
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28 August
The Strategic Power Play: China and Vietnam’s Evolving Partnership
Diana Casey In a significant diplomatic encounter on August 19, 2024, Zhao Leji, the Chinese legislator and Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, met with To Lam, the Vietnamese President and General Secretary of the CPCCC, in Beijing. This high-level meeting marked a pivotal moment in Southeast Asian …
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28 August
Can BRICS Broker Peace? The Future of Ukraine Peace Summits
Lydia Jacobs As the world watches the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, the role of BRICS in mediating peace has come under increasing scrutiny. A recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv has sparked debate about India’s potential as a …
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26 August
The Strategic Misstep: Why Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive is a Grave Error
Alinan Stevenson As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to unfold, Ukraine’s decision to launch an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region raises serious strategic concerns. Drawing on the wisdom of historical military strategists from Carl von Clausewitz to Sun Tzu, it becomes clear that Kiev’s course …
