Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
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 …
July, 2024
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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 …
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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.] …
