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Al-Jolani: The Transformed Jihadist? – Analysis

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:45

By Adil Rasheed Ahmad Al Sharaa, the new leader of Syria and chief of the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS),1 was earlier known as Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani, a second-in-command of Al-Qaeda in Iraq and a deputy chief of ISIS in 2013.2 Perhaps…

Why Latin America Needs Lower Deficits And Stronger Fiscal Rules – Analysis

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:43

Public debt in Latin America’s major economies is on pace to average 55 percent of gross domestic product this year, up significantly from 34 percent in 2013 (when the region’s commodity boom ended) and reversing the improvements achieved in the earlier…

In With The Old For Taiwan’s ‘New Era’ Of Values-Based Diplomacy – Analysis

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:42

By Hiro Fu Ahead of his inaugural overseas visit to Pacific allies — the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te declared that his trip marked the beginning of a ‘new era’ for Taiwan’s values-based diplomacy, centred on…

Rothbard’s Theory Of International Relations And The State – OpEd

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:41

By Ryan McMaken Murray Rothbard is well known as an opponent of warfare perpetrated by states. This includes acts of war by states against other states, as well as acts of war by states against non-state organizations and individuals. Consequently,…

China Counting On Cyber-Psychological Cocktail To Expand Dominance – Analysis

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:39

By Jeff Seldin China's push to develop the world's premier fighting force extends beyond conventional and nuclear capabilities, with U.S. officials warning that Beijing is pouring resources into a mix of psychological warfare and cyber operations. …

America First, Alliances Last: The Global Implications Of Trump’s Return – Analysis

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:38

By Manoj Joshi The United States (US) is celebrating the arrival of the second Donald Trump Administration, which it hopes will lead the country to a new era of prosperity and global dominance. Some of America’s main allies, on the other hand, appear…

Trump Wants EU To Buy More US Oil And Gas Or Face Tariffs

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:30

(EurActiv) -- US President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday (20 December) that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States by making large oil and gas trades with the world's largest economy. …

India To Surpass China As Top Source Of Global Oil Consumption Growth In 2024 And 2025 – OpEd

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:26

India has emerged as the leading source of growth in global oil consumption in 2024 and 2025, overtaking China this year, according to our December Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). China’s oil consumption grew by more than India’s in almost every year…

Our Cities Are Zoned Out – OpEd

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:22

By Katrina Gulliver Urban zoning is an issue on which the left and the right often find common ground: they don’t like it. The left often because they want the freedom to build multifamily and affordable housing in areas designated for single-family…

The Annihilation Of A Nation – OpEd

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:09

The bombardment of Gaza is relentless, indiscriminate and all encompassing, and whilst weak Western governments refuse to condemn Israel and cut all military aid the IDF (Israeli Defence Force) continues to slaughter Palestinian civilians and obliterate…

What Would The Russian Capture Of Pokrovsk Mean For The Ukraine War? – Analysis

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Published: December 21, 2024 00:03

By Todd Prince and Oleksiy Prodayvoda (RFE/RL) -- Pokrovsk once buzzed with life, but on this cold, snowy December day, it feels like a ghost town. The streets of the once-60,000-strong community were eerily empty, with barely a soul or a car in…

Ukraine Military Drops Leaflets Urging North Korean Troops To Surrender

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:55

By Lee Sangmin and Cho Jin Woo The Ukrainian military is dropping Korean-language leaflets urging North Korean troops fighting on Russia’s side of the war to “Surrender today and join South Korea tomorrow,” Radio Free Asia has learned. The leaflets…

India’s Global South Policy: Solidarity And Collaboration Perspectives – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:51

India’s policy regarding the Global South exemplifies its developing position as a leader in international diplomacy. In recent decades, India has progressively established itself as a proponent of developing countries, particularly of Africa, Southeast…

Political Economy Contradictions As We Lurch Into 2025 – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:46

The Republicans (GOP), traditionally the U.S.'s anti-tax party, now promise to use tariffs to wage trade wars, to massively deport immigrants, and to stop drug traffic. But tariffs are simply the name of one kind of tax (on imported goods and services). So…

The Collapse Of Stability: How Scholz’s Ouster Could Redefine Europe – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:44

Germany has long been viewed as a pillar of stability and progressive politics in Europe. However, the recent ousting of Chancellor Olaf Scholz following a dramatic confidence vote has plunged the country into political turmoil, signifying a potential…

Taliban Infighting Adds To Afghanistan’s Woes – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:40

By Luke Coffey The Taliban’s de facto minister of refugees and repatriation, Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, was killed along with five others in a bomb explosion in Kabul last week. This marked the first time since the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021 that…

Teenagers Fight US Militarization Of Palau With UN Complaint Over Rights Violations

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:38

By Harry Pearl School students in Palau are taking on the United States military with a legal complaint to the United Nations over a “rapid and unprecedented wave of militarization” in their Pacific island nation. They allege that American military…

Srinivasa Ramanujan: A Luminary In The World Of Mathematics – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:36

Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on 22 December 1887 in Erode, a small town in Tamil Nadu, India, into a Tamil Brahmin Iyengar family. His father, Kuppuswamy Srinivasa Iyengar, worked as a clerk in a sari shop, while his mother, Komalatammal, was a housewife…

Former Israel Defense Minister: The Israel Government Has Been Engaging In Ethnic Cleansing In Gaza – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:34

Moshe Ya’alon has been making news for his declarations that the Israel government has been engaging in ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Many people have been making this claim. But, Ya’alon stands out because of his former high level positions in the Israel…

Borders Beyond: The Future Of EU-ASEAN Trade Cooperation In 2025 – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 23:33

The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have maintained a strong trade relationship for several decades. As of 2024, the EU is ASEAN's third-largest trading partner, while ASEAN ranks as the EU's fifth-largest…

Africa Transcending Into BRICS+ Orbit – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:47

After the historic 16th BRICS summit held in October 2024, three African States Algeria, Nigeria and Uganda, among others in Europe (Belarus and Turkey), Asia and Latin America, recognizably became BRICS+ partner states. In total, thirteen countries…

The Evolving India-UAE Defense Partnership: Shaping A New Strategic Horizon – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:46

The Desert Cyclone joint military exercise, which took place in January of this year, marked a significant milestone that underscored the strengthening defense ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bilateral relationship has undergone…

Syria’s Lost Democrats – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:46

Well before the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militia found itself victorious in its struggle against the Assad regime, Abu Mohammed al-Julani, its head, told CNN: “The goal of the revolution remains the overthrow of this regime.” But Julani omitted to say…

How Language Teachers Can Save Us From Autocrats – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:45

Who will save us from the global drift to authoritarianism? Language teachers are the unlikely heroes to save democracy. Politicians are using words in an increasingly confusing manner, thus making it difficult for voters to choose. People are voting for…

Keeping The August 5 Revolution Alive: Lessons From The Jewish Holocaust – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:43

Yesterday, I was talking with a good friend of mine who (true to his last name) has been at the forefront of human rights movement for decades. In 2018, he and I spoke from the same podium on genocide of the Rohingya people of Myanmar in Cologne, Germany.…

Guardians Of Peace: The EU’s Role In Global Security – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:42

The European Union (EU) plays an indispensable role in promoting peace, stability, and security on the global stage, especially in the context of a fragmented and volatile international environment. Built on principles of multilateral diplomacy,…

Only 4 Of 313 Messenger Prophets’ Scriptures Survived – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:41

The term ivri (a Hebrew) first appears in the Torah, when Prophet Abraham is called "the Hebrew'."And it was told to Abram the Hebrew" (Genesis 14:13) And Prophet Joseph uses the name as both a geographical and an socio-ethnic term: "I was kidnapped from…

Bridging Cultures: Japan And South Korea’s Dynamic Relationship – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:40

The relationship between Japan and South Korea is one of the most complex and dynamic in East Asia, shaped by a history of cultural ties, colonial legacies, and modern geopolitical challenges. As neighbouring nations with intertwined histories, their…

Black Angels Remind Us Of Centuries Of Injustices Plaguing The TB Response – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:37

"Death from TB is caused by human choice. It is caused by human-built systems. And so that is terrifying and horrifying and deeply upsetting. It means we are not doing a good job of assigning equal value to every human life," said the famous American…

Indian Migrants Remit $129 Billion Back Home In 2024 – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:36

India remains the topmost recipient of remittances in 2024 with an estimated inflow of US$129 billion. It was followed by Mexico ($68 billion), China ($48 billion), Philippines ($40 billion) and Pakistan ($33 billion), a blog post by World Bank economists…

CPEC: A Strategic Leap Towards Regional Economic Transformation – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 17:35

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has emerged as a game-changer in Pakistan’s journey towards becoming a pivotal regional economic hub. By enhancing connectivity, fostering energy…

Jaish-E-Mohammed Re-Emerges In Pakistan – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 01:15

By Sushant Sareen The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) designated terrorist Masood Azhar and his organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are once again emerging as Pakistan’s go-to non-state instrument for advancing its foreign and security policy…

Mongolia Marks Centennial With A New Course For Change – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 01:14

By Jack Weatherford With Mongolia having celebrated the centenary of its first constitution on 26 November 2024, the nation has pledged to modernise its governance and entrench democratic norms and practices during a time of geopolitical division in…

India’s Oil Strategy In The Trump Era – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 01:12

By Amit Bhandari and Aditya Shinde During his visit to Guyana in South America (20-21 November), Prime Minister Modi signed a number of MOUs, including one for cooperation in the hydrocarbon (petroleum) sector.[1] The agreement included sourcing of…

Thread In Struggle: Myanmar’s Garment Workers Under Siege – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 01:11

By Dr. Htet Khaing Min The combined impact of economic hardship and forced military conscription on garment workers in Myanmar and their struggles reflect systemic exploitation in the global fashion industry.  Key Takeaways: Myanmar’s garment…

The Banalization Of Education – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:57

The self-evident degradation of educational quality in our society today has several causes. But of all of them there are three that most immediately come to mind.  The first is the apparent inability of teachers and curricular designers to rigorously…

Bangladesh: 10 Shocking Revelations From Commission’s Report About Ex-PM Hasina-Linked Forced Disappearances – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:53

By Shailaja Neelakantan Macabre killings, casual torture, misdirection and snooping were part of “the anatomy of enforced disappearances” linked to deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, an inquiry commission said in its first report. The…

Iran: The Nuclear Program Of Regime At A Crossroad – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:46

On December 18, a regular session of the United Nations Security Council convened to address nuclear non-proliferation and review the implementation of Resolution 2231 concerning Iran’s nuclear program. During the session, representatives of three…

Bitcoin Won’t Put Food On The Table – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:45

Bitcoin also won’t put gas in your car or provide medical care for your family. To be clear, I mean this literally. I realize people have made millions and billions speculating in Bitcoin. They can use that money to buy food, gas, and medical care, but the…

Without Assad, Syria Will Fall Apart – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:40

By John Kennedy As President Bashar al-Assad flees Syria, neocons and Zionists celebrate throughout the world, while those who will truly suffer—the people of Syria—will be left to clean up the mess of American and Israeli ambitions. Despite the…

Key Takeaways From China’s Recent National Development And Reform Work Conference – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:35

By Yang Xite On December 13, China’s National Development and Reform Work Conference was held in Beijing, where Zheng Zhajie, Director of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), delivered the work report. This meeting, held in the context…

Iran’s Axis Crumbles As Hezbollah And Assad Falter – OpEd

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:31

The dramatic sequence of events that began on October 7, 2023, with Hamas’s strike in Israel, has cascaded through the Middle East, toppling regimes and reshaping the region’s fault lines. On the very day Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire halting…

African Gold Helps Fund Russia’s War With Ukraine – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:30

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, it has extracted at least $2.5 billion worth of gold from Africa through illicit operations facilitated by its paramilitary forces. That money, taken from artisanal and small-scale mines in Burkina Faso, the Central African…

Zelenskyy Says European Security Guarantees Alone Won’t Be Enough

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:20

By Alexandra Brzozowski (EurActiv) -- Security guarantees from European countries alone will not be “sufficient for Ukraine” and must be accompanied by US commitment, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after talks in Brussels on Thursday (19…

Putin Sends Signals To The West On Ukraine Ahead Of Trump’s New Term – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:15

By Steve Gutterman (RFE/RL) -- Vladimir Putin’s end-of-year Q&A session with reporters and the public is billed as a chance for Russian citizens to ask the president about the issues that matter to them most. But while much of the televised marathon…

Addressing AI’s Bias From A Humanistic Perspective – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:12

By Patrizia A. Ecker Artificial intelligence has transformed how we live, work and interact, promising efficiency, precision, and even objectivity. Yet, beneath the shiny veneer of algorithms lies a pressing issue that remains insufficiently addressed —…

Biden’s Immigration Legacy Is A Complex One – Analysis

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:10

By Aline Barros Immigration has been a defining challenge of the Biden presidency, marked by record numbers of asylum-seekers and other migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. President Joe Biden pledged to modernize the nation's immigration system…

Junta Forces Are Mobilizing In Central Myanmar Amid Shan State Ceasefire, Rebels Say

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:07

Myanmar’s junta has been mobilized forces for offensives in the Mandalay, Sagaing and Magway regions at the same that it has significantly reduced attacks in northern Shan state following a recent ceasefire there, members of the rebel People’s Defense…

‘New Syria’ Offers Historic Moment Of Hope But Also Threats And Uncertainty, Says UN Chief

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Published: December 20, 2024 00:02

By Ephrem Kossaify While recent developments in Syria offer a long-awaited opportunity for Syrians to realize their aspirations for freedom “there is a real risk that progress could unravel” if the situation is not managed carefully, UN…

Asia-Pacific At A Crossroads: Addressing Conflict In Key Geopolitical Hotspots – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 23:57

The South China Sea, Korean Peninsula, and Taiwan Strait are some of the most geopolitically volatile regions in the world. These hotspots are characterised by overlapping territorial claims, rising militarisation, and the destabilising influence of global…

Trump’s HHS Nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reassures Pro-Life Senators With Policy Plans

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Published: December 19, 2024 23:54

By Tyler Arnold Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reassuring Republican senators that he will back certain pro-life policies if the Senate confirms him to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In November, U.S. President-elect Donald…

Bitcoiners’ Guide To Austrian Economics – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:13

By Per Bylund Austrian economics is a scholarly tradition that consists of a body of theory that explains how an economy works. Austrian economists develop theory a priori, meaning explanations are derived logically from sound starting points (i.e., the…

Preference Falsification And Cascade – OpEd

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:12

Tech entrepreneur Marc Andreessen posted the following: “We are living through the most dramatic preference cascade of my life. Every day I am hearing the most amazing things.” What an unusual phrase, I thought, so I looked it up. It comes from a book…

Preparing For China’s Future Economic Challenges – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:11

By Wei Hongxu China’s recent Central Economic Work Conference, when discussing the current economic situation, expressed the view that, on one hand, this year's social and economic development goals can be successfully achieved; on the other hand, it…

Telegram, Crypto And Corruption: The Ukrainian Men Fleeing The Military Call-Up – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:09

Angry at a corrupt, coercive system of military conscription, or simply unwilling to fight, many Ukrainian men are paying their way past a ban on leaving their homeland, slipping into Moldova, Romania, Poland and Hungary. By Gabriel Bejan, Oxana Bodnar,…

Why Liberals Will Give Two Cheers For Trump – OpEd

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:08

Liberals hate Trump, no question about it. He’s the definition of illiberal: authoritarian, racist, sexist, and downright nasty. Not only that, he’s a living repudiation of the liberal delusion that America runs on meritocracy. But you want to know a…

Pentagon Report Says Despite Corruption Problems, China Progressing Toward Modernization

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:06

The Defense Department released Wednesday the annual "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report, a congressionally mandated annual report that offers insight into the capabilities, strategies and goals of China and…

France: Sarkozy Must Wear Electronic Tag After Losing Graft Case Appeal

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:05

(EurActiv) -- France's highest appeals court on Wednesday (18 December) confirmed a verdict against former president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, ordering him to wear an electronic tag for a year, a first for a former head of…

France And Germany’s Woes Could Seriously Weaken The EU – OpEd

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:03

By Mohamed Chebaro One government in, another one out — that is becoming a feature pointing to the instability within the EU’s family of nations. One could easily dismiss this and consider it the usual liberal-democratic game of politics within each…

The Strawman Of Antisemitism: Banning Protests Against Israel Down Under – OpEd

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Published: December 19, 2024 01:02

Of late, a spate of incidents has taken place in Australia giving sheer delight to the simian-resembling Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. On a visit to South Australia, he showed himself to be merrily divisive in attacking protestors who had shown…

Ukraine Drones Kill 50 North Koreans In Battle In Kursk Region

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:56

By Park Jaewoo Around 50 North Korean soldiers were killed in a battle against Ukrainian army drones in the Kursk region this week, video of the battle shared on social media revealed. It’s the latest evidence that North Korean forces are…

Developments In Syria Can Give Opportunity To ISIS To Bounce Back: Peshmerga – Interview

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:55

Mr Shoresh Ismail Abdulla is the Minister of Peshmerga affairs in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The Peshmerga are the military forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and one of the most capable forces in the region, which pushed back…

US, UK Say Medvedev’s Comment Calling NATO Officials ‘Legitimate Targets’ Irresponsible

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:53

By Rikard Jozwiak and Zoriana Stepanenko (RFE/RL) -- The U.K. and U.S. governments on December 18 said the comments of Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev following the assassination of a high-ranking Russian general by Ukrainian…

Gwadar Port Highlights Precarity In Pakistan’s Geopolitical Balancing Act – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:51

By Muneeb Yousuf Eight months after the February 2024 general elections, Pakistan’s politics continue to be marred by political, economic and security challenges. The country’s most popular politician, Imran Khan, remains in jail, the coalition…

Syrian Rebels Adopt Approach Similar To Taliban’s To Seek International Recognition – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:47

By Roshan Noorzai and Sayed Aziz Rahman While the international community is setting conditions for the new rulers in Syria, the leading rebel group has taken a conciliatory approach, similar to one the Taliban adopted in Afghanistan, to seek…

Eric Adams And Daniel Penny Make Black People The Face Of Crime – OpEd

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:35

Daniel Penny’s acquittal was not surprising, and neither is Mayor Eric Adams' defense of Penny and law enforcement power being used against Black people. "You have someone [Penny] on that subway who was responding, doing what we should have done as a…

Charismatic Leadership: Legal, Political And Moral Costs – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:32

Constitutions are foundational documents that shape the political and legal structure of a nation. In democratic systems, they are intended to establish a clear separation of powers, protect individual rights, and ensure that governance is responsive to…

Trump’s Ukraine Plan – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:29

The Russian-Ukrainian war, which began with the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale conflict in 2022, has caused immense suffering for countless individuals and devastated entire communities. Economically, Ukraine has incurred…

Year-End Review Of India’s Neighborhood Policy And Prospects In 2025 – Analysis

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:23

Geopolitical challenges and opportunities for India in 2025 New Delhi will have to hone its diplomacy to foresee and meet the challenges that might arise in its geopolitical domain. Events in 2024 have given a foretaste of what might be expected. The…

Feeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria’s Defence – OpEd

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:16

The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential dangers. Then, over time, these buffers become strategic…

Malaysians Guilty Of Roles In 2002 Bali Bombings Released From Guantanamo

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Published: December 19, 2024 00:10

By Muzliza Mustafa Two Malaysians who pleaded guilty for their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings were in their government’s custody after the United States announced their repatriation from the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, where they were locked up…

Europe Needs A Coordinated Approach To Industrial Policy – Analysis

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Published: December 18, 2024 01:18

Industrial policy is having a moment in Europe, as countries increasingly turn to sectoral policy interventions to address the challenges of geopolitical fragmentation and economic security, enhance productivity, and accelerate the green transition. …

INS Nirdeshak: A Quiet Enabler Of India’s Maritime Strategy In The Indo-Pacific – Analysis

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Published: December 18, 2024 01:17

Geopolitical competition has deepened across the Indo-Pacific. Amid this, India is quietly advancing its maritime capabilities to consolidate its role as a regional stabiliser.  On December 18, 2024, the Indian Navy will commission INS Nirdeshak, the…

Political Instability In South Korea Should Lead To Questions About US Troop Deployment – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 01:16

In South Korea, only a democracy since 1987, a “reverse January 6” has happened. Instead of storming the legislative building to undermine democracy and interfere with the results of a free and fair election—as in the United States and Brazil—protesters…

US Officials Take Credit For Regime Change In Syria – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 01:15

Officials in the Biden administration are taking credit for creating conditions in Syria that enabled opposition forces to overthrow the Syrian government. Now that opposition forces have ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, administration officials…

Last Acts: Time For Biden To Pardon Assange – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 01:14

Since making what was likely a life-saving plea deal to spare himself from the medieval barbarities of the US prison system, Julian Assange, and his campaign intimates, are now focusing on the next step.  Having been directly targeted by the speech…

The Slow Motion Death Of Syria – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 01:12

By José Niño On December 8, 2024, the 24-year reign of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad came to an end after a rebel coalition of Al-Qaeda offshoots, Turkish proxies, and other Islamist militants overwhelmed the capital of Damascus. In effect, a Sunni…

The US Government’s Building Fiscal Crisis – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 01:11

Government spending is going through the roof as the outgoing Biden-Harris administration cements its fiscal legacy of failure. That’s not an understatement. Even U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is apologizing for the administration’s sad fiscal…

A Decisive Moment For Argentina’s Stabilization Plan: Now It’s The IMF’s Turn – Analysis

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:47

Argentina’s Stabilisation Plan has entered its decisive phase. The IMF must play a vital role. By Ernesto Talvi and Sofía Harguindeguy This is the decisive moment to capitalise on the successes achieved so far by the Argentine Stabilisation Plan and…

Trade Wars Are Neither Good Nor Easy To Win – Analysis

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:38

By Sourabh Gupta ‘Trade wars are good, and easy to win’, US President-elect Donald Trump tweeted three weeks before he authorised tariffs on China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in March 2018. Trade wars are easy to start, for sure. …

Gaza War May Soon End, But The Calamity Will Last Years – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:32

By Osama Al-Sharif A pivotal moment could be close for the 14-month-old war on Gaza, which has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Palestinians, destroyed almost 80 percent of the enclave and left more than 2 million Gazans internally displaced.…

Who Is Donald Trump? From Real Estate Mogul And Reality Star To US Leader – Analysis

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:30

Politics tells fascinating, beautiful, ugly, incredible, and sometimes strange, if not unimaginable, stories. One such story is the rise of the colorful and unconventional politician and two-time U.S. president, Donald Trump. He was the first alternative…

The Western Balkans At A Crossroads: An Old War From In New Geopolitical Compositions – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:29

Hybrid warfare has made the transition from being a purely theoretical concern to a multifaceted and pervasive strategy that fundamentally affects the structure of modern societies. It has transcended the boundaries of propaganda and disinformation, by…

Abusive Constitutionalism:  Detection And Prevention – Analysis

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:19

By Prof. Dr. Djawed Sangdel and Damla Mesulam Constitutions are foundational documents that shape the political and legal structure of a nation. In democratic systems, they are intended to establish a clear separation of powers, protect individual…

Strengthening Indonesia: Prioritizing Domestic Reforms With Diplomatic Expertise – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:16

Indonesia's foreign policy doctrine of Bebas Aktif (independent and active) has been the cornerstone of its diplomacy for decades, reflecting the nation's desire to remain neutral amid power struggles while actively contributing to regional and global…

What’s At Stake In Ukraine: European Security In A Broader Context – Analysis

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:14

By Stephen J. Blank (FPRI) -- Virtually all of the commentary on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has focused on those two states to the exclusion of the vital importance of this war for the neighboring regions of Belarus and the Balkans. This essay…

Ambedkar’s Conversion To Buddhism Was No Political Stunt – OpEd

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Published: December 18, 2024 00:09

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, author of the Indian Constitution, converted to Buddhism in 1956 along with 500,000 of his followers after 49 years of wide study, intense debates and socio-political activism, says Harvard scholar Christopher Queen. Dr. Bhimrao Ramji…

Russians ‘Burning Faces’ Of Dead North Koreans To Keep Them Secret: Zelenskyy

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Published: December 17, 2024 23:29

By Taejun Kang Russian forces are burning the faces of North Korean soldiers killed in assaults on Ukrainian positions to conceal their identities and keep secret their deployment to help Russia in its war, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. …

Israel Ignores Truce As Bulldozers Enter Lebanon Border Towns

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Published: December 17, 2024 23:29

By Najia Houssari Israeli forces bulldozed roads and destroyed houses early on Tuesday in the village of Naqoura, near the southern Lebanese border. Troops continued to violate the ceasefire agreement, firing bursts of machine-gun fire inside the…

Russian General Charged With Chemical Weapons Use In Ukraine Killed In Blast Claimed By Kyiv

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Published: December 17, 2024 23:27

(RFE/RL) -- A high-ranking officer in charge of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces (RKhBZ) has been killed in an explosion in Moscow that sources told RFE/RL was carried out by Ukrainian intelligence operatives. Lieutenant General…

Indonesia: President’s Amnesty Decision Criticized For Being Half-Baked

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Published: December 17, 2024 23:26

By Dandy Koswaraputra and Pizaro Gozali Idrus The Indonesian president’s decision to pardon tens of thousands of prisoners is ill-conceived because it fails to address harsh laws that call for incarceration and lead to overcrowding, critics said, amid…

Cattle Rustling: A Lifeline For Boko Haram In The Lake Chad Basin – Analysis

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:25

Insurgents fund their activities through stealing cows – making it more difficult to address organised crime and terrorism. By Oluwole Ojewale and Raoul Sumo Tayo In Africa, transnational cattle rustling – the forceful theft of livestock for illicit…

The Impact Of Russia Sanctions On Central Asia – Analysis

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:25

By Maximilian Hess (FPRI) -- Since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine and invited the largest international sanctions regime against Russia since the Second World War, Central Asia and the Caucasus have been forced into an…

How Germany Destroyed Its Economy, And How To Fix It – Analysis

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:23

By Daniel Lacalle The German economy was once a global industrial powerhouse, showing a strong resilience in times of crisis as well as significant productive growth in periods of expansion. Germany displayed robust industrial activity, solid…

Ron Paul: What Are We Doing In Syria? – OpEd

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:22

My first reaction to news earlier this month that the Syrian government had been overthrown was, how much did we have to do with it; how involved was the CIA; and how much is it going to cost. As with Saddam and Gaddafi before him, we know that Assad…

The Police State Is America’s New Crime Boss – OpEd

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:21

The American police state has become America’s new crime boss. Thirty years after then-President Bill Clinton signed the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act into law, its legacy of mass incarceration, police militarization, and…

China Baits Indonesia To Soften South China Sea Stance – Analysis

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:20

By Jefferson Ng Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s state visit to China in November 2024 appears to have implicitly acknowledged the legitimacy of Chinese territorial claims in maritime areas — where its nine-dash line overlaps with Indonesia’s…

A New Geo-Political Map Is Unfolding: The End Of Syria (And Of ‘Palestine’ For Now) – OpEd

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:19

Syria has entered the abyss – the demons of al-Qa’eda, ISIS, and the most intransigent elements of the Muslim Brotherhood are circling the skies. There is chaos, looting, fear, and a terrible passion for revenge scalds the blood. Street executions are…

Why Do We Sleep And How Can We Sleep Better? – Analysis

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:17

Sleep is a biological necessity, but it remains a mysterious phenomenon we don't fully understand. We spend about a third of our lives sleeping. But do we know why we do it? Is it for biological, psychological, or evolutionary reasons? Much research has…

China’s Foreign Trade Figures Signal Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty – Analysis

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Published: December 17, 2024 00:15

China's foreign trade has always served as a bellwether of its economic resilience and global interconnectedness. As the world's second-largest economy, the numbers it produces tell a story far richer than mere statistics. In the January-to-November period…