March 29, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Economics, Geopolitics, Op-ed, OPINION
Oil-backed trade is helping African nations bypass financial constraints and sustain their economies by exchanging crude for refined fuels and services. The foundations of trade were built not on profit margins but on survival. Today, as global financial systems become increasingly fragmented and trade barriers are thrown up, …
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March 29, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society
Scrambling to end the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds himself on one side trying to get the Russians (i.e. Vladimir Putin) to agree to a ceasefire, and Zelensky just hovering around somewhere – a man who can not figure out for certain how many y’s to put after …
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March 29, 2025
Africa, Analysis, Briefs, Geopolitics, Military & Security, NEWS, OPINION, Society, Terrorism & Extremism
Dr. Mussie Habte For two years now, Sudan has been sinking into a brutal civil war that has devastated the country and plunged its population into an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. Twelve million people have been displaced, and hundreds of thousands have been killed. Women and girls have become …
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March 29, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Geopolitics, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society
The war on Gaza has resumed, US airstrikes are targeting Yemen, and renewed threats loom over Lebanon and Iraq. In each of these arenas, there are clear American and Israeli objectives. US President Donald Trump views all these crises as interconnected, tied in one way or another to …
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March 29, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society, Terrorism & Extremism
Katia Ibrahim The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented 1,500 victims in the brutal massacres committed by armed factions against unarmed civilians on the Syrian coast. However, local sources and statistics confirm that the number exceeded five thousand martyrs, many of whom were buried in mass graves, others …
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March 24, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Economics, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society
Trump’s approach to global affairs diverges sharply from the American establishment’s traditional strategy. Trump does not see America as a “police state.” He is sceptical of NATO, does not support war with Russia, and believes the US military presence in West Asia primarily serves to protect Arab allies. …
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March 24, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Economics, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society
From ancient conquests of land, agricultural products, and trade routes to modern geopolitical struggles for natural gas, oil, and minerals, the control over resources has shaped global politics and foreign policy dimensions. It is desire for resources that triggers political interests. Control over the natural resources has been …
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March 24, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Economics, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society, Terrorism & Extremism
In the modern world, terrorism is no longer merely an act of violence; it is a media spectacle, a performative act designed not only to instill fear but to generate an audience. This convergence of violence and visibility is where the term “the oxygen of publicity,” coined by …
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March 24, 2025
Analysis, Briefs, Economics, Geopolitics, Middle East, Military & Security, NEWS, Op-ed, OPINION, Society, Terrorism & Extremism
The Shift in European Defense Posture In recent years, Europe has undergone a notable shift in its defense strategies, with several nations contemplating the enhancement of their military capabilities, including the potential development of nuclear weapons. This shift raises critical concerns regarding public welfare, economic stability, and global …
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