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Mearsheimer on Israel’s Misconceptions in War with Iran
As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, the dominant Western narrative remains fixated on the idea that Israel is “winning.” But as renowned realist and political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer recently argued in a powerful interview with Judge Andrew Napolitano, this belief is not only dangerously naive but strategically self-destructive. Mearsheimer, never one to Continue reading
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China’s Strategic Challenges in Hormuz
A game-theory dive into the Israel-Iran showdown, U.S. dilemmas, and Beijing’s hidden red line 1. A Crisis on Two Tracks Late one Tuesday night, three Chinese 747 freighters lifted off from Xinjiang, filed innocuous flight plans to Luxembourg—and vanished from civilian radar just as Iranian missiles arced toward Israel. The transports almost certainly landed in Continue reading
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Lessons from History: Morality in Warfare
In a world bristling with drones, cyberweapons, and AI-driven missiles, it’s easy to think that sheer technological power will define the next great war. But if World War III breaks out and stays below the nuclear threshold, the key to victory may not be who has the most firepower, but who can sustain a just Continue reading
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WWIII on the Horizon: How Unprepared Is the West for a Nuclear Conflict?
The specter of a global conflict, reminiscent of World War III, seems more real today than at any point since the end of the Cold War. The geopolitical landscape has become increasingly volatile, with rising tensions between nuclear-armed states such as the United States, Russia, and China. Recent events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Continue reading
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The IMF’s Controversial Decision to Engage with Russia: A Comprehensive Analysis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), one of the world’s foremost financial institutions, has recently stirred controversy by deciding to resume consultations with Russia. This move, coming amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, has sparked protests from nine European nations. These countries argue that the IMF’s engagement with Russia could undermine international efforts to Continue reading
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The Strategic Importance of Pokrovsk for Ukraine: A Microcosm of the Nation’s Struggles
As the war between Ukraine and Russia grinds into another harsh winter, the battle for control over key strategic locations continues to shape the course of the conflict. Among these locations, Pokrovsk, a town in the Donetsk region, stands out as a significant focal point. The situation in Pokrovsk not only highlights the broader military Continue reading
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The World on the Brink: A Crystal Ball Analysis of Global Conflict Scenarios
Disclaimer: This article presents a hypothetical scenario using a “crystal ball” approach to explore possible outcomes in a world where multiple global conflicts intersect. The events and situations described are speculative and intended for analytical and discussion purposes only. None of the described scenarios are based on current, factual events, and there is no certainty Continue reading
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