Category: Politics
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My recent journey through China, making it my thirty-ninth country to visit, a long-awaited addition to my travel bucket list, provided a compelling case study for understanding modern development. The trip began in the bustling industrial heartland of Guangzhou, continued through the futuristic streets of Shenzhen, included a transit flight via Shanghai, and concluded in…
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The world continues to reap the chaos sown by the British Empire. In Kashmir, the British left a bleeding wound during the partition of India and Pakistan, fostering a border dispute that has fueled conflict between the two nations, claiming thousands of lives since 1947. In Palestine, they established a European settler colony, positioning it…
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The United States’ foreign policy is undergoing a notable transformation, with a strategic pivot from the failed war in Ukraine to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Since February 2022, the United States has allocated $182.8 billion in military and economic aid to support Ukraine. The European Union is so naive that it fails to…
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The Persian Trap is a historical reference to a military and political strategy employed by the ancient Achaemenid Persians (modern-day Iran) to lure enemies into unfavorable battles or situations where they could be decisively defeated. The U.S. and Israel, along with its Zionists, are currently falling into that trap. Meanwhile, by bringing Iran into the…
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an agreement granting the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth mineral deposits. Trump claimed the deal would allow US taxpayers to “get their money back” from wartime aid to Ukraine, while insisting that Europe should bear responsibility for Kyiv’s security.…
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Throughout history, the struggle for freedom and justice has often been met with oppression, vilification, and the deliberate mislabeling of resistance movements as “terrorism.” This pattern, rooted in colonial and oppressive ideologies, seeks to delegitimize those who dare to challenge tyranny and fight for the rights of their people. From Nelson Mandela to Bhagat Singh,…
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“When a Clown moves into a Palace, he doesn’t become a King. The Palace instead becomes a Circus.” This Turkish proverb aptly captures the current state of affairs, particularly regarding Western leaders, with some notable exceptions. On January 29, 2025, Republicans attempted to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to the court’s arrest…
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“Mankind is from Adam and Eve; an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab. A white person has no superiority over a Black person, nor does a Black person have any superiority over a white person, except by piety and good action.” – Prophet Muhammad,…
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Scenario analysis is a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty in both business and geopolitics. By considering multiple plausible futures based on key variables, decision-makers can anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and build resilience. Unlike predictions, scenario analysis creates narratives around uncertainties, allowing stakeholders to explore a range of potential outcomes. Benefits in Business: Benefits in Politics:…
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The Middle East has long been shaped by historical conflicts, religious significance, and geopolitical struggles, with Israel playing a central role in many of these dynamics. For decades, Israel projected an image of military superiority and moral authority, bolstered by its successful campaigns against neighboring Arab states. However, three significant developments are reshaping Israel’s global…
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