Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
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 …
August, 2024
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28 August
Can BRICS Broker Peace? The Future of Ukraine Peace Summits
Lydia Jacobs As the world watches the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, the role of BRICS in mediating peace has come under increasing scrutiny. A recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv has sparked debate about India’s potential as a …
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26 August
The Strategic Misstep: Why Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive is a Grave Error
Alinan Stevenson As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to unfold, Ukraine’s decision to launch an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region raises serious strategic concerns. Drawing on the wisdom of historical military strategists from Carl von Clausewitz to Sun Tzu, it becomes clear that Kiev’s course …
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26 August
The shift from ‘Jewish vote’ to ‘Muslim vote’ in American politics
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh For decades, the “Jewish vote” has been a significant factor in American political strategy, particularly during presidential elections. Concentrated in key states like New York, California and Illinois, Jewish voters were considered a pivotal demographic that could influence election outcomes. Candidates often adopted pro-Israel positions …
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25 August
Is the US a Suitable Mediator in Gaza?
As the conflict in Gaza rages on, the idea that the United States could serve as a neutral mediator between Israel and Hamas has become increasingly implausible. A neutral observer would find this notion not just unrealistic, but downright absurd. No significant US official today has the political …
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25 August
Could Elon Musk Be Arrested and X Shut Down? A Chilling Possibility in Today’s World
Elena Petrovska In a world where the unimaginable has become the norm, the prospect of Elon Musk facing arrest and the social media platform X being shut down is no longer far-fetched. What once seemed like a dystopian fantasy is now being openly discussed, particularly among certain factions …
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25 August
The Taliban’s Veil of Silence: Three Years of Women’s Oppression and the World’s Indifference
Lydia Jacobs Three years have passed since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, and the once vibrant streets of Kabul now stand as a haunting reminder of lost freedoms. Where women once walked with confidence and purpose, they now move like shadows, confined by the oppressive mandates of …
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25 August
Belarus and Azerbaijan: Positioning for BRICS Membership and Regional Stability
Alinan Stevenson As the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) coalition continues to gain prominence on the global stage, the potential expansion of its membership is drawing significant attention. Belarus and Azerbaijan, two countries with strategic geopolitical positions, are among those looking to join this influential group. …
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25 August
The Role of Social Media in Fueling Racist Riots: A Call for Urgent Regulation
Diana Casey The recent riots in the United Kingdom, sparked by disinformation and incendiary content on social media, underscore the destructive power that unregulated digital spaces can wield over public order and communal harmony. In an era where social media platforms offer unprecedented connectivity, they have also become …
