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Goma at the Crossroads: Analyzing the Geopolitical and Humanitarian Challenges in Eastern DRC

The situation in Goma, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has deteriorated significantly due to recent escalations involving the M23 rebel group. Backed by Rwandan…

January 29, 2025DRC, M23, Rwanda

Geoeconomics Geopolitics National Security

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

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

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

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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Russian Gas, Geopolitical Risks, and the Path to Conflict

The European Union remains divided on achieving energy independence from Russian gas. By demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to resume importing Russian gas, Europe risks escalating tensions with Moscow and…

January 2, 2025Hungary, NATO, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine

Conflict Geopolitics Governance

Implications of Assad’s Fall for Regional Stability in the Middle East

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria could profoundly impact the Middle East, influencing geopolitical alliances, regional stability, and the balance of power among global actors. Here's an overview…

December 12, 2024Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Geopolitics National Security Nonproliferation

Assessing the Likelihood of a Repeat Deployment of the “Oreshnik” ICBM

Russia's deployment of the "Oreshnik" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in Belarus is poised to heighten political and informational tensions across Europe. For Lukashenko, this marks a raising of the stakes…

December 10, 2024Belarus, nuclear weapons, Russia

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