The military build-up behind the scenes for an attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, if given the green light, would be painful in the extreme, politically and socially, resulting in an upheaval not seen since World War II. This would take place at a time when the West faces an uncertain future with the […]
Continue readingSomaliland just became a strategic asset. Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state independent of Somalia on the 26th December 2025, is a game-changer in the balance of power in the Bab el-Mandeb, becoming a threat to Houthi-controlled Yemen and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s 47-year hold on power. Somaliland’s strategic value to Israel […]
Continue readingThe disintegration of Iran is not to be found in Tehran but rather away from the centre of power, where non-ethnic Persians are mostly located. The largest groups are the Semnanis, Turkic peoples, and Azerbaijanis, the second-largest ethnicity in Iran. While there are many smaller ethnic groups comprising Arabs, Georgians, Circassians, amongst others. It’s here […]
Continue readingWhatever one’s thoughts on Iran, be it a supporter or, like myself, an avid opponent of the Islamic Republic of Iran, one thing we can all agree on is that Iran is now in play. Protests aside, America has decided to go for regime change and is cranking up a propaganda campaign before unleashing the […]
Continue readingIt’s been forty-seven years since Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi fled Iran to escape the Iranian revolution and the consequences of his autocratic rule and government corruption while suppressing political dissent and the use of the Savak secret police to stamp out any opposition to his rule. Mohammad Reza’s control became increasingly despotic; his will was […]
Continue readingWhat do Petro Dollars, Venezuela and US Debt have to do with Maduro’s removal from the Venezuelan Presidential Palace, compliments of United States President Donald J. Trump? For one, America’s Achilles heel. The national debt, which is currently on an unsustainable trajectory. It’s a simple case of America spending more than it earns, like much […]
Continue readingOn Saturday, a U.S. Army Delta Force unit took Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife into United States custody after raiding a Venezuelan Presidential compound. Maduro will be formally charged with drug trafficking and involvement with designated terrorist organisations. While these charges may be proven in a court of law, what is not up […]
Continue readingDemocracy is undermined by the very people who espouse its virtues, treating it like some golden calf while abusing its values for their own ends. Winston Churchill once said ”Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” This may well be true. However, much of the world has embraced the concept […]
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