Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Lisa Smith Al Makahleh In October 2023, the Balticconnector gas pipeline linking Finland and Estonia was severely damaged, cutting off a critical energy supply line for six months. Initial suspicions centered on the Chinese-owned, Hong Kong-flagged container ship, the Newnew Polar Bear. Now, the Chinese government has …
September, 2024
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4 September
Netanyahu’s Final Nail in the Coffin of Biden’s Peace Plan
Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh US President Joe Biden’s efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict have hit a wall, and the person standing firmly in the way is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The months of diplomatic back-and-forth between Washington and Tel Aviv have led to …
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4 September
When Will We Fight Israel?
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh These days, I find that many people I meet are lost, hopeless, and frustrated. They struggle to comprehend the realities unfolding around them and fear that the relentless demonization of Zionism will lead Jordan to an uncertain and painful fate. We are confronted with …
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4 September
Is Iran Closer to the Bomb Than We Think?
Samantha Cooper If Iran ever builds a nuclear bomb, it will radically alter the global balance of power, ushering in a far more dangerous world. For over two decades, the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran has loomed large over American foreign policy, with mixed success in preventing that …
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4 September
Israel’s Impossible Choice: Philadelphi or Hostages, the Nation Stands to Lose
Tereza Felix The tragic murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas has ignited mass protests and a general strike across the nation, all demanding one thing: a ceasefire deal to secure the release of the remaining captives. Yet, the dilemma Israel faces is far from simple or clear-cut. …
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4 September
Who’s the Real Incumbent in 2024? Harris and Trump Each Point at the Other
Reina Lacllam In an election defined by dissatisfaction and the longing for change, the 2024 presidential race has brought forth a curious question: Who is the incumbent? With Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the main contenders, both campaigns are furiously trying to paint …
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4 September
Elections in Libya: An Indefinite Postponement
Megan Salina In Libya, the prospect of elections has never truly aligned with the interests of the nation’s power brokers, and it seems likely that this state of postponement will continue indefinitely. Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, the political face of one of Libya’s wealthiest business families, has recently …
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2 September
Trump’s Second Coming: A Shift Toward Isolationist Unilateralism?
Emanuela Gillard The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has ignited a swirl of controversies in American politics. With Trump polling well and gaining momentum in the presidential race, this incident, coupled with a recent TV debate, seems to have bolstered his appeal—even among some independent …
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2 September
Can the U.S. Truly Mediate Peace in Gaza?
Melissa Green The idea that the United States could act as an effective mediator between Hamas and Israel is, to put it bluntly, absurd. In the current political landscape, no U.S. official with decision-making power can afford to take significant action to rein in Israeli leadership. Instead, it …
