Trump, The Pope and The Strait
By Reuben Abati It is now 46 days since the war between US/Israel and Iran began in the Middle East on February 28, throwing the entire world into a fit, in what gradually matured into a war of civilizations, a gory theatre of bloodshed, death and destruction, a mesh of cultural difference, regional tension and […]
Survival Logic of Nuclear Deterrence: The Iranian, Israeli, and American Conundrum
By Jacob EDI In the battle for survival, nothing else matters except survival. This grim reality is most evident in the cold-blooded dynamics of international politics, wherein survival is not a moral aspiration but a strategic necessity. Nations do not exist in a vacuum of ideals but in a power architecture of competing fears, […]
Like Ukraine, Iran Hasn’t Turned an Easy Prey
“Iran, like Ukraine in its resistance to Russia, has proven far harder to subdue than many expected. But the strategic objective in the Middle East is not necessarily Iran’s destruction. Through the Abraham Accords and new regional alliances, the United States and Israel are reshaping the balance of power to contain Iran while allowing Washington to focus on the larger geopolitical contest with China. At the same time, these shifts reveal the declining effectiveness of institutions like the United Nations and suggest that the global order created after World War II may be entering a period of profound transformation”
Why Is Trump Suddenly Asking the World to Help Fight His War With Iran?
By Stephanie Shaakaa Wars often begin with bravado. Leaders promise quick victories. They speak in the language of strength, certainty and destiny. The enemy is weak. The mission is clear. The outcome is inevitable. Then reality arrives. And suddenly the same leader who sounded so certain begins making phone calls. That is the moment we […]
I must be part of the selection of Iran’s Supreme Leader–Trump
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has said he must take part in determining who becomes Iran’s next supreme leader following the death of Ali Khamenei. Trump made the statement during an interview with Axios on Thursday while reacting to discussions within Iran over possible successors to the late leader. “They are wasting […]
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims hunkered down in Israel as Iran comes under American, Israeli attacks
Thousands of Nigerian Christians who are in Israel for this year’s pilgrimage have been ordered to remain hunkered down in their hotel rooms as Israel and the United states of America launch attacks on Iran. According to one of the pilgrims who spoke with whitewatersdigest.com, the pilgrims were already on their way to sites in […]