Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Simona Tomas The 2024 U.S. presidential election has taken a striking turn, with the Democratic candidate adopting a central theme that leaves one wondering: where has she been these past four years? It’s almost as if she’s running against her own record, positioning herself as the candidate for …
August, 2024
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25 August
Can Iran’s New President-Elect Revive the Nuclear Deal?
Lisa Smith Al Makahleh As Iran’s newly elected president, Masood Pezeshkian faces the formidable challenge of reviving the nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Pezeshkian, a reformist with a background in medicine and a history of public service, has signaled his intent …
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25 August
Kamala Harris and the North Korea Dilemma: Time for a New Approach
Esma Torani If Kamala Harris secures the presidency in 2024, she will inherit a problem that has stymied every U.S. president for decades: North Korea’s unwavering commitment to its nuclear arsenal. Despite various strategies by her predecessors—ranging from diplomatic overtures to severe sanctions—North Korea remains more entrenched in …
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25 August
Rethinking U.S. Strategy in the Red Sea: A Disproportional Response is Overdue
Tereza Felix The U.S. strategy in the Red Sea, particularly its approach to the Houthi threat, raises crucial questions about the effectiveness and proportionality of American military power. Over the past nine months, the U.S. has committed a significant portion of its naval resources to counter the Houthi …
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21 August
Strategic Balances and Fractures: Russia, China, and Iran in Central Asia
While mutual antagonism towards the United States currently unites Russia, China, and Iran in Central Asia, their collaboration is more a strategic convenience than a deep-seated alliance. As the rise of multipolarity is testing the resilience of the liberal international order, states are rushing to decouple economically from …
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21 August
Death Takes More Than a Life: The Secrets That Depart with It
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The faces at the funeral of former Prime Minister and Speaker of the Senate, Zaid Al-Rifai, were diverse, reflecting the many roles he played in Jordan’s political landscape. Yet, in their grief, they were united in acknowledging the loss of a unique political figure—someone …
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21 August
Why Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections is Growing
The Founding Fathers warned that extreme partisanship risks inviting foreign machinations into the American political system. There is irony in what appears to be an Iranian hack of the electronic files of Donald Trump’s campaign. Details are unclear and unconfirmed, but a day after Microsoft issued a report …
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21 August
Kazakhstan’s Role in U.S.-China Competition
Kazakhstan has proven itself to be pragmatic and willing to work with the West, even as it continues to engage with countries like China and Russia across the economic, diplomatic, and security spheres. From advanced microchips to the green energy transition, critical minerals such as lithium, copper, and …
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21 August
China is Winning the Global South
While the United States and its allies have focused extensively on the military and technological fronts in competing with China, the third front in the Global South remains critical yet underappreciated. While the United States and allied national security community have focused extensively on the first two fronts—potential …
