Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
The Syrian army command has notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad’s rule has ended as militants enter the capital Damascus, an officer says. The unnamed officer made the remarks to Reuters on Sunday after reports said President Assad had flown out of Damascus for an unknown destination. Meanwhile, …
December, 2024
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8 December
Syria’s Future – Five Paths That Could Shape the Region
1. A Democratic Republic: A Difficult but Unified Path Forward This scenario envisions a Democratic Republic of Syria established by a coalition of opposition groups with diverse ideologies. While challenging to achieve, this path could gain support from key international players and promote Syria’s unity and stability. 2. …
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4 December
The Emerging Storm in Northern Syria: Seeds of a New Conflict and the Geopolitical Ramifications
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As I have stated repeatedly in television interviews and op-eds published in various newspapers and magazines across multiple languages, the Middle East is on the brink of a major conflict. I have warned that the real war will erupt by the end of December 2024 …
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4 December
South Korea’s Coup That Wasn’t
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol initiated martial law on Tuesday of this week, claiming that North Korean sympathizers have infiltrated the opposition party: the Democratic Party of Korea. Martial law was over before it truly started, what happened? Washington, DC is fourteen hours ahead of Seoul. London is …
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4 December
The Return of Syria’s Rebels: Neither Unexpected Nor Final
The survival of the Assad regime now depends on coordination and mutual understanding between Iran, Russia, and Turkey. The sudden territorial gains of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in northern Syria, including Aleppo—Syria’s second-largest city—have reawakened the nation’s dormant civil war. Although these developments may catch some off guard, …
November, 2024
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30 November
7 weeks until Trump: Russia and Ukraine fight for advantage before peace talks are imposed
There may be only seven weeks left for meaningful fighting in Russia’s war on Ukraine, and both sides are gritting their teeth for what could be the last big push. Donald Trump has vowed to end the conflict within a day of taking office and has appointed former …
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30 November
Nuclear Escalation Doctrine – What America and Russia’s “Firebreaks” Mean for Israel’s Security
As Israel edges closer to decisions about preemptive strikes on Iran, it must navigate an increasingly complex global security landscape shaped by U.S. and Russian nuclear doctrines. These doctrines—markedly divergent in their thresholds for nuclear engagement—carry profound implications for Israel’s strategic calculus, particularly as it weighs anticipatory self-defense …
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30 November
Trump’s Second Term and the Middle East: A Forecast of Challenges and Opportunities
On November 6, 2024, Donald Trump secured victory in Wisconsin, surpassing the required 270 electoral votes, confirming him as the 47th president of the United States—a second term of the presidency after losing to Joseph Biden in the 2020 election. After Grover Cleveland, Trump is the second U.S. …
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30 November
The Politicization of Human Rights Must End
Human rights are universally acknowledged as fundamental principles that safeguard human dignity, freedom, and equality. However, their interpretation and application often vary across cultures, political systems, and historical contexts. A growing concern in the international community is the politicization of human rights, especially by Western powers, which selectively …
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