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A new chapter of bromance between Trump and Kim

Trump-Kim bromance: Challenges and opportunities in a new era

In present political discourse, the possibility of a fresh “bromance” between current US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has received much attention. Both praise and criticism have been leveled at their early relationship, which was characterized by historic summits and private meetings. Addressing North Korea’s nuclear program and creating a disarmament […]
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Analysis of US sanctions on Pakistan results threats for South Asia

US sanctions on Pakistan: Rising nuclear threats and regional tensions

The United States has imposed sanctions on four entities in Pakistan involved in the development of the country’s ballistic missiles. US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer announced on December 19, 2024, that Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities “to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States.” Pakistan fiercely […]
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Will Assad's fall reignite Turkey's Kurdish conflict

Will Assad’s fall reignite Turkey’s Kurdish conflict?

“The mountains you dreamed of are covered in snow.” This Turkish proverb refers to a circumstance in which a long-held dream or wish has finally come true, yet it is accompanied by unforeseen difficulties, dangers, or setbacks. After the 50-year-old Assad dictatorship was overthrown by Syrian revolutionary forces, this appears to be the situation facing […]
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Evaluating the West's trust in the Syrian opposition's sudden moderation

Evaluating the West’s trust in the Syrian opposition’s sudden moderation

The Syrian opposition group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, which is currently on the brink of capturing Damascus and is supported by Turkey, is classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. intelligence community. According to the Director of National Intelligence’s “Counter Terrorism” guidance, “Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is a coalition of Sunni Islamist insurgent groups based […]
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