Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In a powerful address to the United Nations General Assembly during its 79th session, His Majesty King Abdullah reaffirmed his unwavering stance on one of the most contentious issues in the Middle East: The Palestinian-Israeli conflict. His message was resolute and clear — Jordan will …
September, 2024
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21 September
Israel’s Parliamentary Diplomacy with Latin America
Latin America’s kinship with Israel is based on shared values and shared national narratives of independence and opposition to antisemitism. Following Hamas’s barbaric massacre on October 7, Colombia, Chile, and Honduras recalled their ambassadors from Israel. Bolivia and Belize cut tiesentirely. Brazil’s president compared Israel’s prime minister to …
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21 September
Pagers explosions across Lebanon: Cyber Warfare’s New Lethal Frontier
The recent Incident where there were explosions of pagers among Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon is defining a era in the cyber warfare. Fighters were injured over the weekend having their communication devices, mostly outdated pagers, explode in southern Lebanon and Beirut. While Hezbollah officials suggested malware might have …
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21 September
Greater Security Implications of the ‘Pager Attacks’ in Lebanon
The alleged Israeli mass cyber ‘terror’ attack against Hezbollah and Lebanon has further complicated the pursuit of regional stability in the Middle East and opened new frontiers in modern warfare dynamics. As per experts, cyber warfare refers to a series of tactical cyberattacks against a nation-state to disrupt, …
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21 September
Gaza’s Plight: Exploring Paths to Peace
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most protracted and deeply entrenched conflicts in modern history. Within this framework, the violence and military actions in Gaza have often been described by critics as bordering on, or even amounting to, genocide against the Palestinian people. The Gaza Strip, a …
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21 September
The Current Trend of De-globalization: Protectionism and Resource Nationalism
The world is witnessing a significant shift from the hyperglobalization of the late 20th and early 21st centuries towards a period of de-globalization, driven by political protectionism and resource nationalism. This shift is marked by countries increasingly focusing on safeguarding their domestic industries, securing strategic resources, and reducing …
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17 September
Perfect storm looming large over global markets
The sharp drop in South Korean stocks Wednesday (September 4) demonstrated how quickly Wall Street’s sudden stumble is reverberating around the globe. The KOSPI index plunged 3% out of the gate amid US recession fears — and the risk Friday’s employment report will validate them. The upside-down nature …
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17 September
What could happen if Harris wins US presidency?
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The US presidential race is heating up, and the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, held on September 10, 2024, was a pivotal moment. The stakes are high, not only for America but for its allies, especially Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harris, …
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17 September
Narcissism and Trump: The Long Story
Self-effacement, restraint and empathy normally do not mix with high ambition. Ambition – in one form or another, for self or cause – is a requisite for accessing the corridors of power. The narcissist is different. The true narcissist is a readily identifiable personality type, one of the …
