Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Jenny Adams Yet another exciting session of the ‘Understanding AI Program’ presented by the Silkroad 4.0 Platform, the International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) and their consortium of partners (such as Modern Diplomacy, ICCD, D-8, IAF, THC, and the like), the focus turned to how …
June, 2025
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12 June
Chinese Stance on “Yalta 2.0”
In today’s fast-changing world, where uncertainty and power rivalries are on the rise, some voices are calling for a return to old-style diplomacy—a new version of the 1945 Yalta Conference. This idea, often referred to as “Yalta 2.0,” imagines the world’s major powers—the United States, Russia, and China—coming …
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12 June
From Wanted Fugitive to Diplomatic Partner: Unmasking America’s War on Terror
Peter Rogers The image of Donald Trump shaking hands with Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria’s current leader, in Riyadh is one that, until recently, would have seemed unimaginable. Al-Sharaa, once on the U.S. most-wanted list with a $10 million bounty for information leading to his capture, now stood alongside Trump …
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12 June
Israel’s Nuclear Veil Shattered: A Strategic Earthquake with Global Implications
By Hussein Murdada For decades, Israel’s nuclear posture has been shrouded in calculated ambiguity- a deliberate silence designed to deter adversaries without triggering international scrutiny. That strategy may now be in ruins. In a bold and unprecedented move, Iranian intelligence claims to have extracted thousands of highly classified …
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9 June
Sixth-Generation Fighters: Redefining Air Power in a Tense World
In an era of rising global tensions, air power remains critical to national security and deterrence. To illustrate the stakes, consider the 2025 India-Pakistan aerial strikes and skirmishes. A terrorist attack in Kashmir kills dozens, prompting India’s Operation Sindoor to strike militant targets. Pakistan’s counterstrikes, using missiles and …
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9 June
User Privacy: A New Battleground in the International Economy
In the digital era, personal data is becoming one of the most important resources for innovation and economic growth. A recent survey shows that 58% of most Americans use email and 59% engage with social media multiple times a day, with dependence on these platforms growing steadily. Businesses …
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9 June
Best Crypto Presales to Buy: 5 New Coin Launches Happening This Month
It’s the start of a new week, and traders are optimistic. Chatter about Bitcoin reaching $110,000 is surfacing, and echoes of altcoin ETF approvals are growing louder. NASDAQ has added Solana, XRP, Cardano, and Stellar to its Crypto Index ETF, signaling rising institutional interest in altcoins. Meanwhile, stablecoin …
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9 June
Who Bears the Hidden Cost when the World’s e-waste Burden Falls on the Global South?
In today’s digital age, we live in an ever-accelerating cycle of technological consumption. Every year, millions of people around the world rush to replace their smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other electronic devices with newer, faster, thinner models. But there’s a pressing question we rarely ask: Where do all …
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9 June
How Public Finance Systems Will Evolve to Meet the Challenges of Digital Governance
In a world increasingly dominated by algorithms, data flows, and AI-driven decisions, public finance is no longer just about balancing budgets or issuing bonds. It is becoming a strategic pillar of digital governance. As governments digitize their services, systems, and structures, public finance must evolve—not gradually, but fundamentally. …
