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U.S. Strategic Interests and Potential Intervention in Panama: Risks and Probabilities

China's involvement in Panama has expanded notably over recent years, encompassing economic investments, infrastructure projects, and diplomatic engagements. This growing presence has prompted discussions about the extent and implications of…

January 21, 2025China, Panama, USA

Geopolitics Governance

President Joseph Aoun’s Vision for Lebanon: Engaging Hezbollah and Iran Amid Regional Shifts

President Joseph Aoun's election is seen as a hopeful step towards recovery and reconstruction in Lebanon, with both domestic and international support bolstering prospects for positive change. Lebanon’s parliament elected a…

January 20, 2025Hezbollah, Iran, Lebanon

Corruption Democracy Governance

After the referendum rejection, Vucic will try constitutional changes

Following recent events in Belgrade, where student protests erupted to oppose government corruption, nepotism, and other grievances, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic made a notable announcement via Instagram. He invited the…

January 17, 2025Serbia

Geopolitics ideology National Security Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Trump’s Greenland Proposal Fuels Russian Propaganda

The statement by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding his interest in purchasing Greenland has been actively exploited by Russian propaganda to discredit the United States and justify Russian imperial expansionism…

January 16, 2025Greenland, Russia, USA

Corruption Governance National Security

Slovakia’s Political Turmoil: A Fragile Coalition and the Shadow of Russian Influence

The first half of 2025 could witness significant political upheaval in Slovakia, with Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government facing a high likelihood of collapse. Economic turmoil, worsening relations with Washington,…

January 15, 2025Slovakia

Democracy Governance

The Cost of Corruption: Protests in Serbia and the Push for Change”

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has faced numerous mass protests during his rule, but the recent demonstrations in Belgrade stand out as the largest and most persistent since the ouster of…

January 14, 2025China, Serbia

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Terrorism

Scenarios and Implications of Escalating Conflict Between Israel and the Houthis

The probability of a conflict between Israel and Yemen's Houthi rebels has escalated from potential to active engagement. Recent events indicate that hostilities are already underway, with both parties conducting…

January 10, 2025Houthis, Iran, Israel, Yemen

Geopolitics National Security

Donald Trump and the Prospects of Peace: Strategic Implications of Ukraine-Russia Negotiations

While there is a renewed impetus for peace talks in 2025, driven by changes in U.S. leadership and Ukraine's diplomatic initiatives, significant obstacles remain. The success of any negotiations will…

January 7, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

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Psychological profile of Daniel Ortega and the Crisis of Democracy in Nicaragua

Daniel Ortega, born in 1945, is a Nicaraguan political figure whose psychological profile reflects a complex interplay of revolutionary zeal, authoritarian tendencies, and a deep-seated conviction in his leadership destiny.…

January 6, 2025Nicaragua

Geopolitics Governance

French Troop Withdrawals and Africa’s Geopolitical Realignment

The push to withdraw French troops from West Africa has gained momentum due to a confluence of historical, political, and social factors, as well as shifting regional and global dynamics.…

January 3, 2025Cote d’Ivoire, France

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