Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
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 …
July, 2024
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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 …
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21 July
Kamala Harris Steps Up as Joe Biden Steps Down: A New Chapter for the Democratic Party
In a surprising turn of events, Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to step into the spotlight as the new Democratic frontrunner. Within hours of the announcement, a swift and organized effort emerged from state party …
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21 July
Assassination and the American Presidency: What History Tells Us
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13 sent shockwaves across the nation. This heinous act has been universally condemned by political leaders, both presidential candidates, and major media outlets. Despite deep divisions, there’s a unanimous agreement that differences should be resolved at the ballot box, not …
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21 July
Does the Persian Gulf Still Matter?
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 …
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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 …
