Tag #Geopolitics

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Suleimani's Assassination: A Turning Point in the Middle East, Claims Ex-Minister

Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat credits President Trump's decision to sanction the assassination of Iranian commander Qassem Suleimani in 2020 with triggering the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the potential collapse of the Iranian regime within a few years, arguing that the West's ...

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Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit Agreement, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns

Ukraine ended its natural gas transit agreement with Russia on December 31, 2023, impacting the gas supply of landlocked EU members like Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, who previously relied on this route for Russian gas. While the EU claims preparedness, Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, hi...

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Putin's Shifting Relations with the West: From Cooperation to Confrontation

From his 1999 appointment as Prime Minister to the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's tenure has seen periods of cooperation with the West followed by increasing confrontation, marked by military interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014), leading to significant geopolitical tensions an...

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Russia Launches Major Aerial Attack on Ukraine

On Tuesday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and the Sumy region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings, amid uncertainty over future US military aid and the ongoing conflict.

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Global Gold Rush: Central Banks Diversify Amid Dollar's Weakening Dominance

Central banks globally, especially those concerned about US sanctions, are massively increasing gold reserves, pushing prices above \$2,800 per ounce, reflecting growing distrust in the US-dominated financial system and a move toward diversification.

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Trump's Second Term: Uncertainty and Unpredictability

Donald Trump's second term begins in January 2025, marked by uncertainty and unpredictability in global affairs, including trade, immigration, conflicts, and AI development.

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Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Cover-Up After Airliner Downing

On October 25th, an Azerbaijani airliner was shot down over Russia, killing 38, prompting President Aliyev to accuse Russia of a cover-up and suspend flights to 10 Russian cities, revealing a shift in power dynamics between the two nations.

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Putin's Shifting Relationship with the West: From Cooperation to Conflict

From his appointment as Prime Minister in August 1999 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin's relationship with the West has dramatically shifted from initial cooperation and partnership proposals to open conflict and a new arms race, driven by geopolitical ambitions...

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Yeltsin's Legacy: Putin's Actions and the Ukraine War

Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor, recounts witnessing Boris Yeltsin's 1999 resignation and reflects on Vladimir Putin's subsequent leadership, highlighting the devastating consequences of the Ukraine war and questioning whether Putin has truly 'taken care of Russia'.

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EU Faces Stormy 2025: Ukraine, Trump, and Internal Divisions

The European Union faces a turbulent 2025 with multiple challenges: €1.5 billion monthly Ukraine aid, potential US aid cuts under Trump, internal economic weaknesses (high debt in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), and possible trade wars with China and the US.

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Putin's 25 Years: Ukraine War, Trump, and Uncertain Future

On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Now, 25 years later, Putin's grip on power appears strong despite the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's promise to end the conflict.

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Assad Regime's Collapse After Years of Geopolitical Manipulation

The Assad regime in Syria, for years, played various global powers against each other, secretly negotiating with Israel while simultaneously supporting the flow of extremists into Iraq, as revealed by US diplomatic cables and Israeli reports, until its collapse in late 2024.

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