Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
The gulf’s value to U.S. strategy certainly is not worth additional defense obligations to the region. Since the economic shock of the 1973 oil embargo, the United States has considered the free flow of oil from the Persian Gulf crucial to its economic and national security. Fast forward …
July, 2024
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18 July
Political Arrests: The Genius of Thought and the Genius of Politics
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Deng Xiaoping, the successor of Mao Zedong and architect of Chinese reform, once said, “If you want to cross the river, you have to feel the stones in its depths to cross safely.” This metaphor for cautious, pragmatic progress could not be more relevant …
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10 July
The French Right Did Not Win… Nor Was It Defeated
Melissa Greenfield Contrary to the expectations set by opinion polls preceding the second round of the French elections last Sunday, which predicted a landslide victory for the extreme right led by the National Rally party, the results brought many surprises. The most notable was the coalition of French …
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10 July
Is it undemocratic to replace Biden on the ticket?
Christia Lagar President Joe Biden’s insistence on staying in the 2024 presidential race has sparked a significant debate about the essence of democracy within the Democratic Party. In a letter to House Democrats, Biden emphasized his commitment to the race, arguing that primary voters had chosen him and …
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10 July
Turkey and NATO: Through the Looking-Glass
Alesandra Asante Turkey is a NATO member. So why doesn’t it act like one? Lewis Carroll’s 1871 sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass, describes Alice’s adventures when she enters a fantastical world where logic is reversed. This is the same surreal experience felt when U.S. …
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10 July
Al-Makahleh: The implications of the Democratic Party’s dilemma on the global landscape
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The United States, long considered a beacon of democratic stability, finds itself navigating a complex political landscape as the 2024 presidential election looms. The potential succession scenario within the Democratic Party, triggered by concerns over President Joe Biden’s fitness for a second term, carries significant …
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9 July
This Is What the Twenty-fifth Amendment Was Designed For
Laura Brampton If Joe Biden doesn’t willingly resign, there’s another solution, which would allow Democrats to unite around a new incumbent. [Black and white photo of U.S. President Joe Biden at the June 27 2024 CNN debate. The photographer has manipulated the image to appear blurred and unfocused.] …
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9 July
Biden Faces Increasing Pressure from His Own Party Amid 2024 Election Concerns
Diana Casey As lawmakers reconvene on Capitol Hill this week, the focus is shifting to President Joe Biden’s viability as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 election. This comes amid growing concerns that Biden’s faltering poll numbers could jeopardize Democratic efforts to secure majorities in both the House …
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3 July
France at a Crossroads: Macron’s Gamble and the Rise of the Far-Right
Lisa Smith Al-Makahleh The decisions made in the coming weeks of the French general election will not only determine the direction of France’s governance but also resonate deeply within the broader European and global contexts. The 2024 French legislative elections have become a pivotal moment for the …
