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"Neocons" and "Realists" are clashing!

14 April 2025, Monday

In my previous column, I pointed out that some factions within the “Trump Coalition” were behind former President Trump’s decision to delay—for 90 days—the steep tariffs imposed on countries other than China. That same coalition also houses deeply conflicting views on defense, national security, and foreign policy. Some members of the Trump administration believe the U.S. should pull back from its military commitments in the Middle East and Europe and instead focus solely on countering China. These

Joe Biden ruined Ukraine

03 March 2025, Monday

Speaking on Dana Bash’s show on CNN this Sunday, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz once again emphasized that Ukraine cannot join NATO. According to Waltz, a scenario where Ukraine becomes a NATO member, triggering U.S. obligations under Article 5 and leading to direct U.S. military involvement in Ukraine’s defense, is simply out of the question. Waltz’s remarks are particularly notable given that they come right after the public three-way verbal sparring during Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit

Ukraine and the Art of Strategic Traps

24 February 2025, Monday

Some strategies are inherently toxic. The goal of such strategies is to make the “target country” adopt a strategy that was actually crafted by enemy strategists. This is essentially a “strategy within a strategy” or a “hidden strategy within a strategy.” These tactics work by luring the adversary into a geopolitical illusion, trapping them at a certain point. This is what’s known as a “trap strategy,” designed to make the target country take the bait. Once they do, they become fixated on the wrong

They ruined Ukraine!

23 February 2025, Sunday

The Russia-Ukraine War won’t last forever. Sooner or later, every war ends. Had the peace talks initiated in Türkiye in March 2022 continued, Ukraine could have suffered far fewer losses. But due to the deliberate sabotage by the U.S. and the U.K., Volodymyr Zelensky lacked the will to pursue negotiations. Zelensky came to power with overwhelming public support, promising to implement the Minsk Agreements. Yet, he either failed to do so or chose not to. As a result, Ukraine became a battleground

Is the US and EU's troubled marriage coming to an end?

17 February 2025, Monday

The cracks in the marriage between the US and Europe became evident as early as Trump’s first term. When Joe Biden won the 2020 election, it kept the two sides from walking out on each other. Some believed that this marriage was bound by a Catholic vow—no matter how bad things got, divorce was not an option. But with Trump’s return, many now believe the marriage won’t last. US Vice President JD Vance made that clear at the Munich Security Conference, openly stating that the worldviews and lifestyles

Accomplices in the genocide of Palestinians

12 February 2025, Wednesday

Many Trump-aligned politicians are hailing President Trump’s fantastical Gaza plan as the greatest breakthrough of the century. However, a few Republicans, led by Senator Rand Paul, have voiced criticism. The rest simply echo whatever Trump wants to hear. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has heaped praise on Trump’s plan, declaring, “Our goal is to achieve lasting peace for all people in the region.” But can those who claim to seek lasting peace continue to supply Israel with ammunition

Who is the one actually committing land grabs?

03 February 2025, Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended aid to South Africa, citing the government’s decision to seize land from white settlers as the reason. The issue stems from land ownership patterns established under the apartheid regime, which officially ended in 1994. During the colonial era, European settlers forcibly took control of South African land. While apartheid has been abolished, the land ownership system has largely remained unchanged. Today, the white population—roughly 9% of the country—still

Trump’s Vision for Gaza

27 January 2025, Monday

There is little difference between Joe Biden and Donald Trump when it comes to their policies on Israel and Palestine. Biden is a politician who once said, “You don’t have to be Jewish to be a Zionist. I am a Zionist.” During Trump’s first presidential term, Biden did not reverse any of the decisions Trump made regarding Israel. The Biden administration claimed to support a “two-state solution,” but it made no real effort to pave the way for it. Moreover, Biden actively enabled Israel’s actions

Jimmy Carter's Contradictory Palestine Legacy ...

13 January 2025, Monday

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, was laid to rest last Thursday. Carter is remembered not so much for his presidency as for the path he forged after leaving office, particularly his support for the Palestinian cause. However, Carter also bore responsibility for contributing to the deadlock in the "Palestinian issue." Serving as President from 1977 to 1981, Carter was the architect of the 1978 Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel. Signed

Biden's legacy...

07 January 2025, Tuesday

**Joe Biden Transfers Power to Trump Amid Controversial Arms Deal with Israel** On January 20, U.S. President Joe Biden will hand over the presidency to Donald Trump. Before leaving office, Biden awarded the "Presidential Medal of Freedom" to 19 individuals, including prominent anti-Trump neocon Liz Cheney. In his final days, Biden also submitted an informal notice to Congress for an $8 billion arms deal with Israel. The package includes 2,800 unguided MK-82 bombs, 155mm artillery shells, and Hellfire