Eurasia Press & News
The war that began on October 7 between the terrorist group Hamas and the state of Israel is many things. It is, of course, part of the Palestinian-Israeli struggle, but also a new episode in the history of Islamism and Islamist terrorist organizations. It is many other things. It is …
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December, 2023
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23 December
Challenges And Complexities In Sanctioning Russian Crude Oil Exports: Did The Sanctions Succeed? – Analysis
In December of the preceding year, the European Union implemented a prohibition on the importation of Russian crude oil, intending to exert economic pressure on the Russian military apparatus. However, as of a year later, this embargo was deemed unsuccessful in achieving its objectives. Monitoring Russian oil transactions, the Kyiv …
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23 December
Syriza: Rise And Fall Of Cult Left-Wing Party In Europe And Reflections On Right Wing – Analysis
Rise to the topThe foundation of the leftist movement in Greece is the SYNASPISMOS coalition, which was established in 1991. SYNASPISMOS was also one of the founders of the Party of the European Left (PEL) in Rome in 2004. In Greece, the successor of SYNASPISMOS is the radical-left coalition named …
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23 December
The US-Finland Defense Pact: Implications On Military Budgets And Geopolitics – Analysis
The United States and Finland formalized a defense cooperation agreement (DCA) on December 18th, marking a pivotal development in their military collaboration. The accord entails Helsinki’s commitment to facilitating access to its military bases for U.S. forces, thereby fostering joint training initiatives and implementing various cooperative measures. U.S. Secretary of …
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23 December
Will Washington Intervene To Protect The Kurds Of Syria And Iraq? – Analysis
Kurdish autonomous regions in Iraq and Syria are increasingly coming under threat by regional powers, namely Iran and Turkey. They are also increasingly becoming vulnerable to internal challenges posed by the central governments in Baghdad and Damascus. The United States, at different stages, played a central role in the establishment …
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23 December
The Future of Terrorist Use of Improvised Explosive Devices: Getting in Front of an Evolving Threat
Abstract: Because of their outsized impact—as well as the wide availability of device components—violent extremists in the United States consider improvised explosive devices a valuable part of their arsenal. They are easy to make, difficult to combat, and cause significant harm and disruption. Yet this threat is not static. Violent …
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23 December
The ghost of terrorism re-emerges: The resurgence of ‘ISIS’ and ‘Al-Qaeda’ organizational activity and their strategy for adaptation and resilience
For nearly twenty-three years, extraordinary efforts have been exerted, and substantial funds have been invested in the fight against terrorism, with a particular focus on the threats posed by Al-Qaeda and ISIS. In 2006, the United Nations adopted and implemented a global strategy to combat terrorism. This strategy included a …
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23 December
Are Ukraine’s President and Chief Commander Really at War?
The dispute is not over who has done more for victory, but over who is most to blame for the fact that the turning point in Ukraine’s favor never came. As the war in Ukraine reaches the end of its second year, not a trace remains of the former unity …
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23 December
Operation Iron Swords (Updated to 1 p.m., December 19, 2023)
The combat arena: The IDF forces continued the integrated ground maneuver in the Gaza Strip, with fighting in Jabalia, Shejaiya and Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip; there was also activity in Gaza City. In the southern Gaza Strip IDF forces continued taking control of Khan Yunis. Palestinian sources …
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23 December
The Limits Of A Russia-China Partnership That Claims To Have None – Analysis
Three weeks before Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine last year, President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping – an event shunned by Western leaders. In a 5,300-word joint statement issued the same day, Xi and Putin said …
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