Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military is prepared to undertake both defensive and offensive operations. “We are prepared both defensively and offensively. We are striking our enemies and are determined to defend ourselves,” he said at a meeting with army recruits. “We are continuing …
August, 2024
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7 August
How Iran Could Make Israel’s Nightmare a Reality
Micha Stevenson The Islamic Republic of Iran has long sought to undermine Israel and project its influence across the Middle East. Now, Tehran may have identified Jerusalem’s Achilles heel – and the consequences could be catastrophic. Iran is keenly aware that the West Bank, Gaza, and Israel’s tense …
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7 August
Does the Tim Walz Pick Matter?
Darian Menace When Donald Trump picked the polarizing JD Vance as his running mate, it was seen as a misstep – doubling down on the MAGA base rather than broadening his appeal. Now, in a surprising move, Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the 60-year-old Governor of Minnesota, …
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6 August
Our Last Chance to Avoid War in the Middle East
Samantha Cooper The prospect of war with Iran should be a scenario the United States avoids at all costs. Engaging in military conflict with Iran offers nothing to gain but everything to lose, particularly if it’s instigated by actions from a foreign ally, no matter how close. The …
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5 August
Stock Market Crash Demands Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
Megan Salina The recent stock market rout is a wake-up call that the Federal Reserve must act decisively to support the faltering US economy. With mounting global economic and political risks, the central bank can no longer afford to ignore the growing signs of stress. As history has …
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5 August
Peace at Stake as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Reina Lacllam The Middle East, a region perpetually on the brink of conflict, has once again been thrust into turmoil with the recent killing of Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, inside Iran. This act, attributed to Israel, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict and is …
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5 August
Israel and Hezbollah on the Brink of War – Again
Lima Nabeel The simmering tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have boiled over once more, raising the specter of a third war between the two adversaries. This cycle of conflict is becoming increasingly familiar, with two previous wars in 1996 and 2006 that failed to …
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1 August
Al-Makahleh: Media Bias and Selective Reporting
Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh In our interconnected world, the media’s role in shaping public perception cannot be overstated. The coverage of events and incidents by news outlets is a primary source of information for billions of people. However, the media’s portrayal of events is often marred by biases, …
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1 August
Jordan’s Leap into the Unknown and the Burden of Confederal Ambitions
By Saleem Al Batayneh In an era marked by global complexities and regional turbulence, Jordan’s reemergence of confederation discussions with the West Bank is a disconcerting leap into the unknown. This proposition, floated by a former official, reeks of political myopia—a blindness to reality that threatens to dismantle …
