We have returned to a unipolar world. For Latin America and the Caribbean, their only chance of progress is through a process of integration that will allow them to survive and have an active presence in the world of tomorrow, characterized by a balance of power among the major powers. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, and with it ...
A formulation attempt When you look at the Mercator map head-on, Greenland appears to sit at the edge of the world, in a remote and marginal location. But take a look instead at Richard Edes Harrison’s maps “The Divided World” (published in 1941) and “One World One War” (published in 1942). According to Cornell University Library’s Digital Collections, published in ...
ASEAN states—long peripheral to big power stories—are secretly building the most dynamic vision for regional integration in the world. By Mehmet Enes Beşer The post-Cold War dream of an American global order—liberal in ideology, capitalist in architecture, and technocratic in tone—was once celebrated as universal. That order, built on the shoulders of international institutions and trading regimes crafted in Washington, ...
On the recent ceasefire and its regional framework. By Mohammed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt US President Donald Trump is pursuing the elusive “peace” in the Middle East through the gateway of ending the war in Gaza. Trump has tried hard to market himself as a “peacemaker” and end numerous conflicts, hoping to win the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the ...
The speech displayed deepening global uncertainty. By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist During the General Assembly sessions held to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, US President Donald Trump’s speech and subsequent statements sparked debate not only in diplomatic circles but also among the global public. Trump’s words reflected both domestic political calculations in the US and increasingly sharp ...
The efforts are part of a plan for a larger regional redesign. By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran Israel believes that, following the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and the latest developments in the region, it has found the perfect opportunity to deal a final blow to the heart of the Resistance. Under these circumstances, the US, and some ...
On the global context of the conflict. By Orçun Göktürk, from Beijing / China In recent days, a long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has flared up once again: the Preah Vihear Temple and its surrounding area. This temple is not only a historical and religious monument, but also a symbol of sovereignty, national pride, and a focal point ...
Regional evaluations and strategies around Damascus. By Mohammad Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt Exciting reports have revealed, in recent days, a new Middle Eastern deal based on Syria relinquishing the Golan Heights to Israel, in exchange for compensation from the Lebanese city of Tripoli. This comes amid persistent reports of the partition of Syria and other Arab countries. Some argue ...
We must always remember Commander Ernesto Che Guevara when on November 30, 1964, from Santiago de Cuba, he recommended that in imperialism, “one could not trust even a little bit, not at all.” By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein Last week we made a descriptive observation of international events, but making an analysis of them is a bit more complex. It seems ...
The U.S. military does employ biological risk management systems, especially in regions with high risks of infectious diseases on the continent and elsewhere. The United States’ military and biological presence in Africa has been expanding at an alarming rate, according to Major General Aleksey Rtishev, Deputy Chief of the Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces of the Russian Armed Forces. ...
How to achieve peace in a region of increasing military tensions. By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of “The Choson Sinbo” In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women’s Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no household chores. People give words ...
The upcoming elections in the United States must be seen in the framework of some facts that signal important changes in the political dynamics and that, if not considered, could generate confusion in the analysis, since there is an overlap of ideas or currents of thought. The scenery forces us to understand the United States – in an increasingly necessary ...