Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Hadi Elis While much of the world remains fixated on conflict zones elsewhere, an enduring and consequential battle persists between the Turkish state and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)—a battle that, at least from one side, has repeatedly seen overtures for peace met with silence or military escalation. …
July, 2025
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23 July
US banking on cheap missiles to narrow China war gap
Gabriel Honrada Defense contractors cranking out low-cost missiles as worries mount US is ill-prepared for protracted fight with China Conceptual image of a Red Wolf missile. Source: L3Harris Technologies The US is betting on a new wave of cheap cruise missiles to win a high-tech war of attrition …
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23 July
To change or not to change in Xi’s China
Francesco Sisci Rumors swirl Xi Jinping is losing his almighty grip but new bodies may refine rather than check his power China’s politics are suddenly in a state of flux. Image: Appia Institute In 2012, the year Xi Jinping took power, it was the 63rd anniversary of the …
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23 July
Iran discusses nuclear program, western sanctions with Russia, China
Iran held talks with Russia and China on its nuclear program and Western sanctions ahead of scheduled negotiations with European countries in Istanbul, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Tuesday. Senior diplomats from the three countries met in Tehran to discuss the status of nuclear negotiations involving Iran, …
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23 July
Rights group urges UN to impose sanctions, arms embargo on Israel ahead of Palestine talks
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday called on UN member states to adopt concrete measures, including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo, to hold Israel accountable for grave violations against Palestinians during a high-level UN conference on Palestine set for July 28–29. The ministerial-level meeting, co-hosted by France …
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23 July
European Central Bank may cut rates in September, December
The European Central Bank (ECB) is most likely to cut rates in September or December, while it’s expected to pause its rate cut cycle in July. Uncertainties in the eurozone because of US tariffs are expected to prompt the ECB to pause cutting rates for now and adopt …
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23 July
Is China’s New Stealth Fighter Jet Ready for Combat?
Peter Suciu China’s stealth J-35 fighter is nearing deployment on carriers like the Fujian, signaling rapid PLA Navy modernization and raising questions about espionage, propaganda, and parity with the US F-35. Photos have been circulating on China’s social media platforms of the Shenyang J-35 with People’s Liberation Army …
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17 July
How to Combat Forced Marriage in Eurasia
Dariana Grayaznova Child marriages, early marriages and forced marriages are grave human rights violations. The practices have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for individuals, families, communities and societies. Across Eurasia, gaps in legal protections and inadequate law enforcement are enabling child marriages, early marriages and forced marriages (CEFM) …
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17 July
The U.S. State Department’s Artful Misreading of Contemporary Europe
Josef Ernst The U.S. State Department has long been respected for its venerable tradition of thoughtful and sound policy analysis — an intellectual legacy that traces back to George F. Kennan’s famous “Long Telegram” from Moscow in 1946, later published anonymously under X in Foreign Affairs in 1947. …
