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The Iran–Israel War and the Struggle for the Middle East’s Geopolitical Center
The recent Iran–Israel war highlighted the shifting balance of power in the Middle East, where geography, trade routes, and great-power rivalries intersect. From Mackinder’s Heartland to Spykman’s Rimland, the struggle for influence over Iran and the wider region continues to define U.S., Russian, and Chinese strategy in global politics.
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You’re not Crazy, it’s Rigged
It’s election season, and campaign volunteers are knocking on your door to tell you about their favorite candidate’s platform and slam their opponent in any way they can. They start rambling on and on about how their candidate will bring about the long-awaited change and prosperity you’ve been hoping for, finally making your country a…
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On Resilience
They say we are a resilient people. How can a people survive so much carnage otherwise? We survived a civil war. We survived military invasions. We survived political deadlock, economic collapse, and an explosion smack in the middle of our capital. We survived a lot. We survived… We forgot that life is much more than…
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On Never Ending Content
When did we become so consumed by content? I remember when I was still a kid and boredom was still a thing, how I used to call my mom to complain and persuade her to take me to one of my friends to spend the day. I remember the days before the smartphone and social…