Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Benjamin Disraeli, the British Prime Minister who held office twice in the 19th century, once remarked, “Major events have unseen tails! What we expect rarely happens! What we rule out often happens!” These words resonate deeply with the current situation in Jordan, where uncertainty …
August, 2024
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28 August
Will Kamala Harris squander support from Palestine advocates?
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Last Thursday, US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a significant speech in Chicago as she accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for the upcoming presidential election. The speech, intended to solidify her leadership credentials and unify American society, has sparked widespread debate, particularly regarding her stance …
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28 August
Kamala Harris and North Korea: A Shift from Strategic Patience to Cautious Engagement?
Alinan Stevenson As the prospect of a Kamala Harris administration looms on the horizon, questions arise about how her approach to North Korea might differ from that of previous U.S. administrations. While Harris’s North Korea policy might not diverge dramatically from Donald Trump’s, it would likely demonstrate more …
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28 August
The Strategic Power Play: China and Vietnam’s Evolving Partnership
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 …
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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 …
