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Ibrahim Traoré, Russian Influence, and U.S. Policy Challenges

Ibrahim Traoré, the current leader of Burkina Faso, is a military officer who took power through a coup in 2022. Here is an analysis based on his public actions, speeches,…

February 25, 2025Burkina Faso, France, Russia, USA, Wagner Group

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

War and Its Ripple Effects: How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is Reshaping the World Order

The geopolitical consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been profound and far-reaching, reshaping global alliances, security policies, and economic dynamics. 1. NATO Expansion and Strengthening Finland and Sweden Join…

February 24, 2025NATO, Russia, Ukraine, USA

Geopolitics Governance migration National Security

Trump’s Gaza plan is an existential threat for Jordan

After elections US President Donald Trump has suggested multiple times that the United States could take over the Gaza Strip and displace 2.1 million Palestinians to Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab countries as…

February 21, 2025Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Palestine, USA

Geopolitics National Security

Misjudging Russia Could Lead to War in Europe”

A Major War in Europe Involving Russia Becomes Inevitable During Trump’s Presidency A large-scale war in Europe, with Russia as a key participant, is becoming inevitable during President Trump’s term.…

February 20, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

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Assessing the economic and political costs of Kosovo’s cooling relations with the U.S.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine not only reshaped the global order but also altered the trajectory of international relations. The stability of Europe was shattered on February 24, 2022, when…

February 14, 2025Kosovo, Serbia, USA

Intelligence ops National Security

Warning: DOGE breach of US Treasury data may harm intelligence assets

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS have raised concerns that allowing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE) access to Treasury Department databases could expose human intelligence assets operating abroad. On January…

February 13, 2025CIA, USA

Corruption Governance Intelligence ops National Security

Russian Intelligence Infiltration: Efforts to Influence Trump’s Administration and Undermine U.S. Counterintelligence

Russia sought ways to infiltrate Donald Trump’s administration as early as his first term, using its well-established tactic of corrupting officials and individuals within the president’s inner circle who could…

February 10, 2025Russia, USA

Governance Intelligence ops National Security

Will Trump’s Plan to Reform the CIA succeed?

Among sweeping changes to the federal bureaucracy announced by the Trump administration as part of its ambitious agenda for its second term is the plan to reform the Central Intelligence…

February 5, 2025CIA, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

Ukraine’s Strength, Washington’s Blind Spot: The Flawed U.S. Assessments of War and Resistance”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statements once again confirm the systemic miscalculations of State Department analysts in assessing military and security threats. These mistakes have been evident in cases…

January 31, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

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

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