Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
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 …
March, 2025
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29 March
The wound of the Syrian coast has not healed yet
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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24 March
A new vision for US global power under Trump
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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24 March
The Hidden Fuel Behind Most Conflicts
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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24 March
Terrorism & Media: A Dangerous Symbiosis in the Age of Publicity
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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24 March
The Rising Debate on European Defense and the Nuclear Dilemma
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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24 March
Gaza Crisis: Human Rights Analysis and the Consequences of the Blockade
For over 15 years, the Gaza Strip has been subjected to an extensive blockade that has profoundly affected its population. Originally justified as a security measure, the blockade has evolved into a form of collective punishment that systematically restricts access to essential resources such as food, clean water, …
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16 March
A Mother’s Defiance: The Bulletproof Will of Zarfa Sebahiya
By Sam Macale On the morning of March 7, 2025, the village of Qabu al-Awamiya, nestled at the intersection of the Jableh-Qardaha road in Syria’s coastal region, trembled with an earthquake unlike the one that had shaken it in the early hours of February 6, 2023. That earlier …
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16 March
Surging Arms Stockpile in Southeast Asia: Preparation for War?
Defense spending in the Southeast Asia (SEA) has been experiencing an upward trajectory during the last decade amidst the escalating rivalry between the United States (US) and China in the Indo-Pacific region. SEA countries are pouring billions of dollars into modernizing their army, navy and air force with …
