Taiwan

What are the implications of the Upcoming Taiwan Election?

Taiwan's upcoming presidential election on January 13, 2024, is the most contested since 2000. The US, involved in two wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, is avoiding confrontation in Asia by sending aircraft carrier groups and ammunition to...
Qatar

Qatar’s Gaza Mediation: Striking the Right Balance

Qatar, a key player in negotiations for temporary pauses and Israeli-Palestinian prisoner swaps, has been criticized for its relationship with Hamas, which has enabled its mediation efforts. However, the Gulf state's indispensability has been largely ignored. Last month, Qatar negotiated...
Joe Biden

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: A Result of International Isolation

President Joe Biden has publicly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the scale of civilian casualties from Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Biden stated that the safety of innocent Palestinians is a great concern and that the actions taken must...
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), take position during ground operations at a location given as Gaza

What Does the Term ‘Demilitarization’ Imply for Gaza?

Israel's goal for Gaza is to demilitarize the enclave, but experts argue that this goal and "total destruction" in the conflict have become indistinguishable. The West Bank-based Palestine government has been discussing taking charge of postwar Gaza's governance, but Israeli...
Israeli soldiers

Is Israel doing enough to protect civilians?

The US, Israel's main supporter in its war against Hamas militants, has stated that the Israeli military is failing to protect Palestinian civilians fleeing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of protecting...
Azerbaijani-Armenian

Roadmap to Achieving Peace in Azerbaijani-Armenian Negotiations

Azerbaijan and Armenia have reached a significant humanitarian and diplomatic agreement in a first-of-a-kind bilateral statement, without external participation. Azerbaijan agreed to release 32 Armenian military servicemen, while Armenia released two Azerbaijani military servicemen. The agreement also signifies the first...
Israel-US

Geopolitical Implications of Israel’s Substantial US Foreign Aid

Israel is a primary recipient of US foreign aid, despite its wealth and being the fourth most successful economy in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. This raises questions about whether Israel is a proxy for US imperialism in...
Ko Wen-je- Taiwan

Ko Wen-Je: The Maverick Politician Shaking Up Taiwan’s Politics

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, who heads the Taiwan People's Party, is emerging as a potential challenger to Vice President Lai Ching-te in the January presidential election. A recent poll by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation showed Ko's approval rating at...
Middle East

How Does the Middle East Impact Global Politics?

The hope that Israel would abandon its repression, colonization, and apartheid policies and accept a negotiated settlement of the Palestine problem under pressure from the United States has proven delusional. Today, the dilemma facing US President Joe Biden at 80...
Israel-Gaza Conflict

Hamas’ Release of More Israeli Hostages Marks Progress in Truce

Hamas militants have released more Israeli hostages on the fifth day of an extended six-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war, with the Jewish state expected to soon release more Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli military said 12 hostages held in Gaza,...
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