Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Alexander Tuboltsev As you know, political science and international relations are among the sciences of society, and this is quite obvious, because without society it is impossible to imagine the existence of a political sphere. Society, in turn, cannot be imagined without the people who make it up. …
August, 2026
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13 August
Collapsing Empire: US creates new African psyops unit
Kit Klarenberg The Pentagon has activated a new psychological operations unit targeting Africa, tasked with “expanding the military’s ability to influence foreign audiences” across the continent. The heavily hyped launch occurs against a backdrop of dramatically and irreversibly waning Western influence and power in every sphere across the continent. …
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13 August
The West is exposed, now what
Hanna Eid In 1985, Indian scholar Gayatri Spivak asked “Can the Subaltern Speak?” in what would become a landmark essay of poststructuralist theory. Spivak’s answer–ironically enough, mediated through French theory of the 60s, 70s, and 80s–was ‘no’; the answer was negative due to the power over the production …
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13 August
US military set to end two-decade presence in Iraq by Sept. 30
The United States is on track to withdraw its remaining forces from Iraq by September 30, according to US and Iraqi officials who spoke with the Associated Press, marking the latest and potentially final stage of a military intervention that began with Washington’s 2003 invasion and occupation of …
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13 August
The Mecca Pact: A Shield for Regional Stability, Not a Sword Against Iran
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on 7 August 2026 represents one of the most consequential developments in the reconfiguration of the Middle East’s security architecture in decades. The agreement establishes a collective-defence principle under which aggression …
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8 August
What’s new in Sudan?
As food, water and medical supplies dwindle in El-Obeid, the UN warns of parallels with the massacre in El-Fasher. Residents describe siege conditions, drone strikes and growing fears as Sudan’s war grinds on. The UN is warning that El-Obeid could become Sudan’s next humanitarian catastrophe, echoing the violence seen in …
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8 August
How viable is the potential Iran-Oman Hormuz shipping deal?
Amir Soltanzadeh Iran says a shipping accord with Oman is in its final stages, but analysts warn sanctions, security concerns and rival US-Iran goals could limit its impact. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said this week that an agreement with Oman, which lies on the other side …
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8 August
The illusion of controlling AI
How to control a technology whose spread and capabilities are outpacing our ability to manage its risks? That question has become increasingly urgent with the rise of artificial intelligence. One answer seemed to stand out: Keep the most powerful models under close supervision by limiting their release and …
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8 August
Ahead of US midterms, Democrats face a test of unity
In the United States, the Republican Party is heading into the upcoming midterm elections in November with a considerable disadvantage: the widespread unpopularity of Donald Trump. From the disastrous decision to attack Iran to the abandonment of any form of ethical standards to an obsession with leaving his …
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