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A New Era of Geopolitical Leadership Without War In an era where geopolitical rivalries dominate the global stage, the question of which nation will lead the world in the coming decades is increasingly important. One of the most talked-about possibilities is the rise of China—a nation that has rapidly ascended to become an economic powerhouse,…
A Costly Alliance: Could an Iran Conflict Mark the Decline of U.S. Unipolarity? For decades, Israel has leveraged American military and political influence to weaken its regional adversaries. From Iraq and Libya to Syria and Lebanon, the pattern has been clear: the United States fights wars or imposes crippling sanctions, while Israel benefits strategically. Now,…
Trump’s Transactional Diplomacy – 2025 and Beyond: A Critical Analysis President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office in January 2025 signaled the continuation—and in many ways, the intensification—of his signature transactional diplomacy. His approach, which began during his first term (2017-2021), has seen a resurgence with an even more pronounced emphasis on securing direct,…
Trump and Zelenskyy to sign the rare earth minerals deal In a recent turn of events, former President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Josh Vance have publicly castigated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for allegedly not expressing sufficient gratitude towards the United States for its ongoing support in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The critique comes at a…
IBB Breaks Silence: ‘Abiola Won 1993 Election—No Doubt About It. In a groundbreaking revelation, former Nigerian military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has publicly acknowledged that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. This admission comes more than three decades after the election, which has been…
China’s two-decade investment in Africa’s infrastructure has revolutionized the continent, surpassing centuries of Western aid in scale and impact. Discover the projects driving growth and collaboration.
When former President Donald Trump floated the idea of purchasing Greenland, the world reacted with disbelief and ridicule. Yet beneath the surface of this controversial proposal lies a stark revelation about the growing strategic importance of the Arctic and the pitfalls of transactional diplomacy. Greenland’s vast untapped resources and strategic location have made it a focal point in the geopolitical scramble for Arctic dominance. However, Trump’s approach—marked by blunt opportunism and disregard for diplomatic norms—risked alienating allies, undermining environmental protections, and sidelining the voices of Greenland’s Indigenous population. The real danger wasn’t the proposal itself but what it revealed about U.S. priorities in an era of rapid climate and geopolitical shifts.
The Rise of the Intention Economy: How AI Shapes User Choices and Ethical Concerns Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing online decision-making, raising concerns about its potential to subtly manipulate user choices. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have highlighted the emergence of an “intention economy,” where AI technologies could map and influence human desires,…
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, upending over two decades of autocratic rule and ushering in a moment of both uncertainty and opportunity. While the demise of Assad’s government creates a strategic vacuum that regional powers are eager to fill, it is the Syrian people who stand to…
U.S. Pushback Amid BRICS’ Currency Ambitions President-elect Donald Trump’s recent declaration to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they pursue the creation of a new currency has stirred global attention. The warning, issued as the BRICS bloc explores alternatives to the U.S. dollar, highlights the growing friction between the United States and emerging economies…