December 13, 2023
Analysis, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh We stand on the precipice of an era ominously titled “Displacement and Resettlement” — the penultimate chapter in what skeptics dub the “conspiracy of the century.” In the shadows of Israel’s unhindered maneuvering, one can’t help but wonder: What era is this? Are we …
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December 10, 2023
Analysis, Geopolitics, Middle East, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
Joseph Epstein French arms sales to Lebanon should be considered indirect shipments to Hezbollah. Why is France supplying armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)? After the announcement early this month, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said it was “vital” to strengthen Lebanon’s military as tensions …
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December 10, 2023
Americas, Analysis, Geopolitics, Middle East, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
Robert O’brien Every American has Dr. Henry Kissinger to thank for helping to shape a more peaceful world. Every National Security Adviser who served after Kissinger has him to thank for skillfully securing their office close to the president in the West Wing of the White House. Every …
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December 10, 2023
Analysis, Economics, Geopolitics, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society
Anne Pierce Despite all the signs, the U.S. still does not understand that China does not take “de-escalation” seriously. The sheen of civility with which China opportunistically presents itself masks a dreadful reality. It is illogical to assume that a dystopian communist surveillance state with vast imperial ambitions …
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December 10, 2023
Analysis, Geopolitics, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
David Schenker Two months into the war in Gaza, Washington continues to support Israel’s campaign against Hamas. While the Biden administration has worked to extend a temporary truce for hostage/prisoner exchanges, it remains opposed to a permanent ceasefire, which Secretary of State Antony Blinken says “would simply leave …
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December 6, 2023
Africa, Americas, Analysis, Asia Pacific, Economics, Middle East, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
Since the last couple of decades, countries have been ranked on ‘ease of doing business’ as a good measure to know which country is easy and receptive with procedures to attract international enterprises, especially now when billion remote members of the highly talented gig economy seeking residency in …
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December 6, 2023
Analysis, Geopolitics, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
Chan Kung The sudden assault of Hamas of Israel has resulted in numerous debates on the actual culprit behind it – some argued that it was the United States, as usual, while others point their fingers at Iran. However, the core issue likely stems from the Hamas regime …
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December 6, 2023
Analysis, Economics, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
Martha Garcia The private security industry mostly entails Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC) which offer military services all around the world to national governments, international organizations and non-state actors in exchange for monetary profits. They engage in various activities, from conducting small training missions to deploying combat …
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December 6, 2023
Analysis, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION
Iranian aggression demands a stronger, more consistent, more comprehensive U.S. response. Rather than fear provocation, Washington should commit more fully to deterrence in the form of Cold War-style containment. With Israel and Hamas still vowing to destroy one another, and with full combat resuming after a tenuous truce, …
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