Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
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 …
March, 2025
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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 …
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16 March
The Geopolitics of Energy: How oil and Gas Shape Diplomacy
Throughout decades, energy has played a central role in global diplomacy, impacting alliances, wars, and economic policies. As states attempt to guarantee steady energy supply, oil and gas have become political bargaining chips. In the twenty-first century, energy diplomacy remains crucial to international relations, with key players such …
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16 March
Is Turkey Playing Both Sides of Sudan’s Civil War?
Ankara’s involvement in Sudan indicates its foreign policy is bereft of any values and willing to ignore sanctions intended to deter continued bloodshed. Recent Washington Post reporting broke the story of Turkish arms manufacturers engaging in weapons sales to both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and possibly the …
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14 March
The Ongoing Conspiracy Against Syria’s Defenseless Coastal People
Idris Hani The cup of crime in Syria has run over, and all the narratives in which images played a decisive role have been exposed. This same image now creates its own opposing discourse: justifying and concealing crimes. Was it any surprise when Syria was handed over to …
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14 March
The Silent Genocide in Syria’s Coastal Cities: A Call for Immediate Action
By Sam Macale The first and most urgent demand must be the immediate cessation of hostilities and killings. The international community cannot stand idly by while innocent civilians are slaughtered. Every second that passes without action means more lives lost, more families destroyed, and more atrocities committed with …
