Tag #Geopolitics

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China's Historical Claim to Taiwan and Current Strait Tensions

China asserts continuous sovereignty over Taiwan since the 13th century, despite a political division since 1949; current tensions arise from Taiwan's pursuit of independence and external interference, violating the one-China principle upheld by the UN and 183 countries including Israel.

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Hidden Globe" Exposes Wealth's Exploitation of Global Loopholes

Atossa Araxia Abrahamian's "The Hidden Globe" exposes how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports create a parallel global financial system that benefits the wealthy while exploiting vulnerable populations and exacerbating global inequality.

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Iran Accelerates China Ties, Signaling Shift in Regional Strategy

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi visited China to accelerate the 25-year investment agreement with Beijing, signaling a shift in priorities towards bilateral ties over costly proxy wars, impacting regional stability and potentially altering the influence of the IRGC.

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Syria and Russia: A Legacy of War and Pragmatism

Russia's involvement in the Syrian civil war has caused widespread destruction and death, leading to deep-seated resentment among many Syrians, despite the current government's pragmatic approach to maintaining relations with Russia due to strategic interests and military logistics.

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Orbán's Controversial EU Presidency: Nationalism, Pro-Russia Stance, and Euroscepticism

Viktor Orbán's presidency of the Council of the EU, from July 1 to December 31, 2024, was marked by controversial initiatives promoting his own agenda, including a unilateral diplomatic initiative for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the creation of a right-wing populist group in the European Parliament, ...

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Biden Announces \$1.25 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine Ahead of Trump Administration

The Biden administration will provide an additional \$1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine on Monday, including munitions for air defense systems and artillery, before the incoming Trump administration takes office in January.

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Syria Embassy Suspends Services Amidst Post-Assad Power Shifts

Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspended services after Assad relatives were arrested with forged passports; Lebanon handed over dozens of Syrians to the new HTS-led government; regional countries establish ties with HTS, while tensions and protests persist.

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Croatia's Presidential Election: A Geopolitical Showdown

Croatia's presidential election on January 5th pits incumbent Zoran Milanovic, known for his populist style and pro-Russia stance, against seven opponents, including the ruling party's Dragan Primorac, with a second round likely on January 12th due to a predicted lack of a majority winner. The elect...

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Venture Global LNG Starts Operations, Underscoring US LNG's Growing Global Role

Venture Global LNG's new Louisiana plant shipped its first LNG cargo to Germany on December 26, marking the start of what could be the US's largest LNG export facility; this follows a DOE study warning of higher emissions and prices, countered by an S&P Global study highlighting significant economic...

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Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Following the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan on December 25th, Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan's President Aliyev, with preliminary evidence suggesting the plane was downed by Russian air defenses amid attacks by Ukrainian drones in the region.

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Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: Russia Apologizes Amidst Claims of Missile Strike

An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38, after reportedly suffering external damage in Russian airspace, prompting apologies from Putin and a call for investigation by Zelenskyy.

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Turkey's Assertive Stance on Kastellorizo, Cyprus, and Syria

Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar recently reiterated Turkey's claims on Kastellorizo and Cyprus, asserting that Turkish soldiers could swim to the Greek island, and expressed interest in business collaborations with Syria after the Assad regime's fall.

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