Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most protracted and deeply entrenched conflicts in modern history. Within this framework, the violence and military actions in Gaza have often been described by critics as bordering on, or even amounting to, genocide against the Palestinian people. The Gaza Strip, a …
September, 2024
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21 September
The Current Trend of De-globalization: Protectionism and Resource Nationalism
The world is witnessing a significant shift from the hyperglobalization of the late 20th and early 21st centuries towards a period of de-globalization, driven by political protectionism and resource nationalism. This shift is marked by countries increasingly focusing on safeguarding their domestic industries, securing strategic resources, and reducing …
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17 September
Perfect storm looming large over global markets
The sharp drop in South Korean stocks Wednesday (September 4) demonstrated how quickly Wall Street’s sudden stumble is reverberating around the globe. The KOSPI index plunged 3% out of the gate amid US recession fears — and the risk Friday’s employment report will validate them. The upside-down nature …
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17 September
What could happen if Harris wins US presidency?
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The US presidential race is heating up, and the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, held on September 10, 2024, was a pivotal moment. The stakes are high, not only for America but for its allies, especially Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harris, …
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17 September
Narcissism and Trump: The Long Story
Self-effacement, restraint and empathy normally do not mix with high ambition. Ambition – in one form or another, for self or cause – is a requisite for accessing the corridors of power. The narcissist is different. The true narcissist is a readily identifiable personality type, one of the …
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17 September
The Double-Edged Sword in Cyber Warfare
Now technology evolves at a breakneck pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. It is lamentable that, while AI has opened an astonishing panorama of possibilities across almost every sector, it has also found its way to the cybercriminal universe to fuel new, more professional, …
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16 September
Could the Gaza War Revitalize Nuclear Non-Proliferation in the Middle East?
In hindsight, there never was a perfect time to advance an arms treaty in the region. In October 2023, an Israeli member of the Knesset for the Likud party, Revital “Tally” Gotliv, called for the Israeli military to use the “Jericho Missile” (ballistic missiles developed by Israel since …
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16 September
Why the Donald Trump Shooting Won’t Change the Presidential Race
There was no time to waste. Former President Donald Trump sent out a fundraising appeal within hours of being targeted by an alleged shooter armed with an AK-47 named Ryan Wesley Routh at his golf course in West Palm Beach. Trump declared in his appeal, “I will NEVER …
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16 September
The United States continues to fail in the Middle East
Since October 7, 2023, the situation in the Middle East has again flared up after the Hamas attack on Israel. In response, Israel has been conducting disproportionate attacks on Gaza. The United States persistent military and diplomatic support towards Israel has been attributed to its strategic setback in …
