Economics

  By Shehab Al-Makahleh Jordan has long been a beacon of stability in a region fraught with conflict. Under King Abdullah II’s leadership since 1999, the Hashemite Kingdom has navigated a minefield of regional and internal challenges—from economic hardships to the threat of terrorism. Yet, Jordan continues to …

Tereza Felix  As the dust settles on the latest chapter of the Gaza conflict, a broader and equally consequential shift is unfolding on the global stage. This shift is not only redefining the geopolitical landscape but also marking the end of an era dominated by Western influence. In …

Geostrategic Media Report: 1. Introduction This report examines the recent developments in Trieste, Italy, where a secret meeting involving high-level officials from NATO, the Atlantic Council, Hungarian think tanks linked to Viktor Orbán, Trump’s entourage, Italian military and police, local municipal representatives, and the local Freemasonry was held. …

  Global capitalism is in a state of stagnation, increasing pressure on the political and military actors of transnational capital to find new ways to generate profit. William I. Robinson, a professor at the University of California, has written highly relevant texts on this subject. The wars in …

Theresa Pauliano The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, now a three-time presidential candidate, has injected new uncertainty into the 2024 U.S. election, dramatically altering the political landscape. As Democratic support continues to wane, Trump is experiencing a surge in momentum. Internal Democratic polling indicates that Trump is making …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …