Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
It took many weeks, but France may at long last finally be on the road to having a government. French politics divided into thirds The goal is to try to establish a functioning government to emerge after Macron’s folly of dissolving the National Assembly. The result was like …
September, 2024
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6 September
The Federal Reserve Kept Interest Rates Too High for Too Long: Now What?
In 2022, when the Fed realized that it had been late in addressing the inflation surge, it raised interest rates in twenty-five, fifty, or even seventy-five-basis-point increments to regain inflation control. We have to hope that when the Fed next meets on September 17-18, it realizes that it …
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6 September
What Will the Future Hold for the Western Pacific with Harris or Trump Victory?
During his four years in office, President Joe Biden has been focused on executing an East Asia strategy aimed at countering China’s influence. This has been achieved through the reinforcement of alliances and strategic partnerships like the Security Assistance Program (SAP), the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), and multilateral …
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4 September
The Global Shift Away from the Dollar: A Path to Financial Independence
Samar Sami The U.S.’s weaponization of the dollar is proving to be a double-edged sword, as BRICS nations and the broader developing world accelerate their move away from dollar-based trade and reserves. Economic sanctions often carry unintended consequences, and the U.S.’s use of the dollar as a weapon …
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4 September
China’s Gray Zone Gambit: Testing the Waters for Russia?
Lisa Smith Al Makahleh In October 2023, the Balticconnector gas pipeline linking Finland and Estonia was severely damaged, cutting off a critical energy supply line for six months. Initial suspicions centered on the Chinese-owned, Hong Kong-flagged container ship, the Newnew Polar Bear. Now, the Chinese government has …
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4 September
Netanyahu’s Final Nail in the Coffin of Biden’s Peace Plan
Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh US President Joe Biden’s efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict have hit a wall, and the person standing firmly in the way is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The months of diplomatic back-and-forth between Washington and Tel Aviv have led to …
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4 September
When Will We Fight Israel?
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh These days, I find that many people I meet are lost, hopeless, and frustrated. They struggle to comprehend the realities unfolding around them and fear that the relentless demonization of Zionism will lead Jordan to an uncertain and painful fate. We are confronted with …
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4 September
Is Iran Closer to the Bomb Than We Think?
Samantha Cooper If Iran ever builds a nuclear bomb, it will radically alter the global balance of power, ushering in a far more dangerous world. For over two decades, the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran has loomed large over American foreign policy, with mixed success in preventing that …
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4 September
Israel’s Impossible Choice: Philadelphi or Hostages, the Nation Stands to Lose
Tereza Felix The tragic murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas has ignited mass protests and a general strike across the nation, all demanding one thing: a ceasefire deal to secure the release of the remaining captives. Yet, the dilemma Israel faces is far from simple or clear-cut. …
