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The U.S. Strike on Iran in June 2025 – A Strategic Escalation with Global Implications
On June 21, 2025, the United States launched a series of precision airstrikes targeting three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and drawing the U.S. directly into a volatile Middle East confrontation. President Donald Trump announced the strikes as a decisive… Listen ⇢
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NEW SPOTIFY PODCAST DROP | World Is a Crystal Ball — EPISODE 1
The world is shifting. Power is realigning. And the Iran-Israel conflict sits at the very heart of this geopolitical storm. In the inaugural episode of our new podcast series, World Is a Crystal Ball, I’m joined by the brilliant Come Carpentier — senior political thinker and global affairs analyst —… Listen ⇢
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BREAKING: World War III? Israel and Iran’s Nuclear Showdown Could End Civilization As We Know It
The Middle East stands at a critical juncture as Israel and Iran engage in their first direct, sustained military confrontation since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. What began on June 13, 2025, as Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities has escalated into a multi-day aerial war that threatens to rewrite… Listen ⇢
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Israel’s Missile Defense Endurance: Can the Shield Hold Against Iran’s Sword?
As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate in 2025, a critical question emerges: how long can Israel’s sophisticated missile defense network withstand sustained Iranian bombardment? Recent developments reveal both the remarkable capabilities and concerning vulnerabilities of what many consider the world’s most advanced multilayered defense system. The Architecture… Listen ⇢
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Israel attacks Iran: The Point of No Return
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, missile production sites, air defense systems, and military command structures. Described as a “pre-emptive strike” by Israeli officials, the operation, codenamed “Rising Lion,” aimed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program and military capabilities. The attacks resulted in… Listen ⇢
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Red Alert in the Middle East: Why Britain’s Warning and U.S. Evacuations Signal a Global Crisis!
Introduction The UKMTO’s unprecedented advisory warning of “increased tensions within the region which could lead to an escalation of military activity having a direct impact on mariners” marks a rare instance of explicit British concern about Gulf maritime security. Concurrently, the United States’ authorization of non-essential personnel evacuations from embassies… Listen ⇢
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Modi’s Cyprus Visit: Strengthening India’s Mediterranean Strategy
1. Introduction The relationship between India and Cyprus represents a unique case study in how small-state diplomacy can yield disproportionate strategic benefits for major powers. Cyprus, with a population of approximately 1.2 million, occupies a strategic position that has made it increasingly relevant to India’s expanding global footprint. As former… Listen ⇢
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The Hawala System: An Analysis of Informal Money Transfer Networks and Their Operational Mechanisms
MEI Analysis Team, June 11, 2025 The globalization of labor markets has created unprecedented demand for efficient cross-border remittance systems, particularly in regions where traditional banking infrastructure remains underdeveloped or inaccessible. Among the various informal financial systems that have emerged to address this need, hawala stands as one of the… Listen ⇢
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Shubhda CHaudhary’s warm insights that turn complex geopolitics into relatable stories that inspire and educate the public.
