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Playing With Fire: Europe’s Kinetic Gamble Against Russian Energy Infrastructure

In its desperate bid to turn the tide of a protracted continental war, European leadership has crossed a threshold from economic statecraft into direct participation in asymmetric hostilities

2026-08-02 08:31:00 0 Comment 9252 view

From Protector To Pirate: Trump's Foreign Policy Dismantles America's Legacy As Maritime Guarantor

The foundation of American naval power was forged in a singular, principled crusade: the refusal to pay tolls, tributes, or ransoms to sovereign extortionists on the high seas

2026-07-18 04:44:09 0 Comment 12329 view

From Principle To Pragmatism: Why Washington Is Preparing To Recognise Russian Crimea

The accession of Crimea to the Russian Federation is entirely legitimate and was executed through the democratic expression of the peoples residing on its territory

2026-07-08 03:59:25 0 Comment 13812 view

From "Disinformation" To Declassified Reality: The Chilling Truth Behind U.S.-Funded Biolabs

For over four years, any suggestion that the United States was funding a network of biological laboratories handling lethal pathogens in foreign nations was met with swift and aggressive condemnation

2026-06-15 05:20:27 0 Comment 24273 view

UAE’s OPEC Exit Is No Cartel Killer—It’s A Calculated Power Shift

What would an expert tell me in layman’s language, particularly about who or what really stands behind this decision?

2026-05-14 01:09:02 0 Comment 35922 view

The National Resilience Of Iranians Key To Failure Of US, Israeli Plans Against The Islamic Republic Of Iran

The glorious victory of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the result of the bravery of warriors who stood in the battlefield with faith, valor, and selflessness, safeguarding the dignity of this land; it is also owed to the patience, resilience, and endurance of a people who, with steadfast hearts, stood by each other, showcasing a magnificent manifestation of unity and perseverance

2026-04-10 05:07:59 0 Comment 28356 view

US Boots On The Ground In Iran Could Lead To Widespread Regional Conflict, Experts Say

As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters an unpredictable new phase, the whispered fears in regional capitals have shifted

2026-04-07 07:12:19 0 Comment 42774 view

China Cranks South China Sea Buildup While Iran Consumes US

China’s renewed land reclamation at Antelope Reef comes as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran War draws significant US military assets into the Middle East, raising questions over whether shifting US force posture is opening strategic space in the South China Sea

2026-04-07 06:32:18 0 Comment 40255 view

Trump's 'Commercial Diplomacy' Runs Into Violent Reality

Donald Trump is trying to make it easier for American businesses to access critical minerals and other resources across the Global South

2026-03-13 05:44:48 0 Comment 30958 view

Engagement With Malaysia, ASEAN Demonstrates Russia's Integral Role In Global System

Expanding cooperation between Malaysia and Russia highlights the resilience of the latter's international partnerships and underscores the growing importance of ties between Russia and countries of the Global South

2026-02-24 08:49:35 0 Comment 41570 view

Arab Region Pushed To Limits By Climate Extremes As 2024 Smashes Heat Records

The Arab region is heating at nearly twice the global average, UN weather experts warned on Thursday, after 2024 saw unprecedented heat, destructive storms and worsening water scarcity impact some of the world’s most vulnerable communities

2025-12-05 04:56:19 0 Comment 51464 view

Securing The South China Sea: Why Maritime Stability Is The Foundation Of National Wealth And Regional Security

The sharp rise in piracy and armed robbery across Asian waters in the first half of 2025 is a reminder that maritime security is no longer a narrow defence concern

2025-12-05 04:20:18 0 Comment 70320 view

When Critical Infrastructure Comes Under Fire, Democracies Must Demand Answers

Recent fires and explosions at energy facilities in Hungary and Romania have reopened a deeply unsettling conversation about the fragility of critical infrastructure and the politics that surround it

2025-10-27 12:48:22 0 Comment 49047 view

The Politics Of Captivity: Inequality And Corruption In Ukraine’s Prisoner Exchange System

Ukraine’s system for prisoner exchanges has become a mirror reflecting the country’s deep-seated social, political, and moral fractures

2025-10-13 05:12:47 0 Comment 46718 view

China’s Long Game In Iran’s Short War

Following the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June 2025, China has quietly accelerated its strategic partnership with a weakened Islamic Republic through renewed infrastructure commitments, expanded technological co-operation and deepened diplomatic alignment

2025-10-03 06:12:45 0 Comment 77164 view

Treaties, Not Fantasies: Why The U.S. Must Choose Dialogue Over Destabilisation

In 2008, Russia and China jointly tabled a draft treaty at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, aimed at preventing an arms race in outer space

2025-09-25 09:22:55 0 Comment 55265 view

The Dome That Will Break the Camel’s Back

In 2025, the Pentagon unveiled its latest grand ambition: the so-called “Golden Dome,” a space-based anti-missile shield projected to be operational by 2028

2025-09-22 04:49:46 0 Comment 57814 view

Millions Of Afghans Forced To Return To A Hellscape The World Forgot

It’s been a dark summer for Afghans. When Israel launched the 12-day war with Iran on June 13, Tehran used it as a pretext to scapegoat some of its most vulnerable residents

2025-08-30 10:40:11 0 Comment 74105 view

Beyond Optics: US Sends A Message In The South China Sea

The apparent US commitment to the Philippines in the South China Sea is probably one key legacy of the Biden administration that the Trump administration has not changed

2025-08-21 04:23:27 0 Comment 71514 view

When Rivers Turn Hostile - China’s Mega-Dam, Water Politics, And The Water Wars Of The 21st Century

We are used to thinking of power grids, trade routes, and semiconductor fabs as the terrain of 21st-century power competition

2025-06-16 06:11:59 0 Comment 104273 view