Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
As the Islamic Republic of Iran enters a critical juncture, the future of its leadership remains shrouded in uncertainty. The recent election of Masoud Pezeshkian to the presidency may have grabbed headlines, but the true contest for power lies in determining who will succeed the aging Supreme Leader, …
July, 2024
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30 July
The Hidden War Over Taiwan
Without firing a shot, China is already waging war against Taiwan, and it is winning. Consternation grows that China will invade Taiwan. Numerous war games predict horrific outcomes. An invasion would be swift and sharp. As the United States did in the first Gulf War, China would likely …
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30 July
Court versus Country: The United States
Court Conservative disunity has not prevented Trump from going from one surprise win to the next. This is not because Trump has magical powers. It’s because anti-establishment right-leaning populists have rallied to him over time with unmatched enthusiasm. In the United States, Country Conservatives have greater numerical, institutional, …
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25 July
Democracy in the “Third World”: A Distinct Model or a Universal Aspiration?
In the ever-evolving landscape of global governance, the role of democracy in the “Third World” has been a subject of extensive scholarly debate. While democracy has been widely embraced as a system of governance, its application in the “Third World” has raised questions about its distinctiveness as a …
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25 July
Opinion: Are Asian American voters loyal to Democrats or shifting Republican?
There are more than 700 Asian American elected officials across the country, including the presumed Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris and 20 members of Congress. Since the data show a leftward bent among Asian Americans Gen X and younger, one might expect that representation to be entirely …
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25 July
The elephant not in the room for Netanyahu’s speech: Kamala Harris
“They’ll never give us that credit,” said Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist and former Women’s March leader. “But they better know that I will never believe that one dismal performance at a debate was the reason why Joe Biden is no longer the Democratic nominee.” Roughly 20 New York …
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25 July
Dignity Above All Else: Why We Must Reject Normalization with Israel
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh As I reflect on the ever-evolving relationship between the Arab world and Israel, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of unease. The currents of change have swept through the region, altering not just the geography, but the very fabric of Arab political …
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25 July
Will Donald Trump Restore “Peace Through Strength”?
The world has rarely looked so dangerous. The need for a strong and assertive American foreign policy has never been greater. For that reason, a second Trump term built on “peace through strength” will be welcomed not only by American voters but also by the free world at …
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25 July
Ending the War in Ukraine: A Potential Roadmap for Peace
Russia may still value ties with the West just enough to be more flexible in its demands to Ukraine. The stated aim of the Biden administration’s policy on Ukraine has been to achieve the defeat of Russia, and to this end, it provided assistance to Ukraine. It did …
