Americas

Lisa Smith Al Makahleh   In October 2023, the Balticconnector gas pipeline linking Finland and Estonia was severely damaged, cutting off a critical energy supply line for six months. Initial suspicions centered on the Chinese-owned, Hong Kong-flagged container ship, the Newnew Polar Bear. Now, the Chinese government has …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh US President Joe Biden’s efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict have hit a wall, and the person standing firmly in the way is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The months of diplomatic back-and-forth between Washington and Tel Aviv have led to …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh These days, I find that many people I meet are lost, hopeless, and frustrated. They struggle to comprehend the realities unfolding around them and fear that the relentless demonization of Zionism will lead Jordan to an uncertain and painful fate. We are confronted with …

Emanuela Gillard The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has ignited a swirl of controversies in American politics. With Trump polling well and gaining momentum in the presidential race, this incident, coupled with a recent TV debate, seems to have bolstered his appeal—even among some independent …

Melissa Green The idea that the United States could act as an effective mediator between Hamas and Israel is, to put it bluntly, absurd. In the current political landscape, no U.S. official with decision-making power can afford to take significant action to rein in Israeli leadership. Instead, it …

Megan Hull Since the end of World War II, the United States has positioned itself as the global enforcer, tasked with deterring anti-Western powers and safeguarding its allies. This role has necessitated a military capable of engaging on multiple fronts simultaneously. Yet, since 2011, the U.S. has steadily …

Tereza Felix  As the dust settles on the latest chapter of the Gaza conflict, a broader and equally consequential shift is unfolding on the global stage. This shift is not only redefining the geopolitical landscape but also marking the end of an era dominated by Western influence. In …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh   The concept of U.S. maritime power was initially formulated by Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, who emphasized the necessity of strong naval forces to ensure the safety of global maritime transportation and to prevent adversaries from approaching U.S. borders. In the 20th century, especially after …

Geostrategic Media Report: 1. Introduction This report examines the recent developments in Trieste, Italy, where a secret meeting involving high-level officials from NATO, the Atlantic Council, Hungarian think tanks linked to Viktor Orbán, Trump’s entourage, Italian military and police, local municipal representatives, and the local Freemasonry was held. …