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THE GLOBAL LNG RACE: AMERICA, QATAR AND THE BATTLE FOR ENERGY MARKETS

By Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key points LNG has become a central instrument of economic diplomacy and strategic competition. The United States is expanding its role as a major supplier, while Qatar seeks to preserve its position as a leading exporter. The 2026 Gulf disruption has accelerated the …

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World Politics at a Turning Point: From Great-Power Dominance to a Multipolar Contest for Influence

By Geostrategic Media Desk Team Key Features An international system in transition: The traditional global order is struggling to manage mounting crises as major powers compete to shape new rules and institutions. An incomplete multipolar transition: The world is not yet moving toward a stable multipolar system, but …

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The Russian-Chinese-American Summit: Can Reason Prevail Over Escalation?

By Rami Al-Shaer Key Points Preparations have reportedly begun for a potential trilateral meeting between the Russian, Chinese and American presidents, possibly on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China on 18–19 November. Direct contacts between Russia and European leaders, alongside diplomatic initiatives concerning Ukraine, Iran and …

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The Middle East at a Crossroads: War, Regional Realignment and the Search for a New Security Order

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Key Points The Iran war and restrictions on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz have made regional security inseparable from global energy and economic stability. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and European powers are exploring diplomatic channels to contain escalation. Gulf states face a strategic …

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When a Signal Becomes a Verdict: Jordan, Syria, and the Dangerous Seduction of Partial Intelligence

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh   The attack on St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Hammoud last October was an atrocity that demands justice, not shortcuts. Nine worshippers killed during a funeral. Dozens wounded. A community shattered. Jordan has every right—and every obligation—to pursue those responsible with the full weight …

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The Spreading Ebola Crisis

Dan Steinbock        The Ebola crisis in Central Africa has crossed another dangerous threshold. What began as an outbreak in DR Congo has spread across national borders, exposed weaknesses in international preparedness, and the management of emergency assistance. On October 20, Nigeria confirmed an imported case in Abuja. …

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The Human Microbiome as a New Frontier of Warfare: When Biology Becomes a Strategic Weapon

Alexis Nexus The next frontier of military competition may not be found only in hypersonic missiles, autonomous drones or artificial intelligence. It may lie within the human body itself—in the vast microbial ecosystem that helps regulate digestion, immunity and metabolism. As synthetic biology advances, researchers are exploring ways …

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“Anatomy of expansion”: how the Turkish-Israeli rivalry became a fight over the shape of the region

When the intelligence academy of a leading regional power publishes a report called “The Anatomy of Israeli Expansionism”, the message goes beyond scholarship. Turkey’s National Intelligence Academy issued the report on October 23rd, according to Noon Post. Its central claim is that Israeli expansion is not a response …

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From Bush and Shamir to Trump and Netanyahu: When Elections Become a Test of the US-Israel Alliance

Maya Berri The relationship between the United States and Israel has long been described as exceptional, built on strategic cooperation, military assistance, shared political interests and close personal ties between leaders. Yet beneath that partnership lies a persistent tension: how far should either country go in influencing the …

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