January 10, 2018 | Astute News

Pakistan and Afghanistan – Epicenters of Geopolitical Intrigue

January 10, 2018

America’s foreign policy increasingly looks like the final scene from Scarface. After North Korea, Russia, China, Venezuela, Myanmar, Syria, Hezbollah, Palestine and Iran, the latest country to be in …

The Russian-Indian Split – It’s Coming

January 10, 2018

Opinion

Shifting geopolitical dynamics, especially the rise of China, spell trouble for this long-standing relationship. The Russian-Indian partnership has experienced an upward trend in the past years. Russi…

Finding the Answer to a Riddle Shrouded in a Mystery

January 10, 2018

Opinion

High-level inter-Korean talks at the border village of Panmunjeom not only represent a vital step in Winter Olympics’ diplomacy but also offer a tantalizing chance of a breakthrough in stalled six-par…

Saudis Watch Iran Protests Intently

January 10, 2018

Opinion

Saudi Arabia is following the unrest in Iran with intense interest, hoping it will force its regional rival to turn inward. The Saudis have little capacity to influence Iranian domestic developments, …

Afghanistan – U.S. Special Forces Commit Drive-By Murder

January 10, 2018

Military

A recent video mashup provided by some U.S. Special Force soldiers in Afghanistan seems to show evidence of a warcrime. A military truck passes a civilian truck on a paved road at normal traveling spe…

Protecting the Belt and Road Initiative From US-Led Terrorism: Will China Send Troops to Syria?

January 10, 2018

Opinion

An interesting theme concerning Syria is the involvement of the People's Republic of China in the conflict. While China’s diplomatic and economic assistance has been constant, its military contributio…

The Italian Jackboot Is Kicking Africa in the Face

January 10, 2018

Opinion

The African Migrant Crisis has triggered an Italian military response in Libya and Niger, the two main transit states en route to the jackboot-shaped European country, and risks embroiling Rome even d…

Oprah for President – Another American Delusion

January 10, 2018

Opinion

Oprah Winfrey, the American queen of TV talk shows, is reportedly set to run for the US presidency – and liberal Hollywood and media are ecstatic at the prospect. "Oprah for president" has broken out …