November, 2025

• 17 November

  Druze groups and Syrian forces exchange ceasefire violation claims as clashes in Sweida resume

  

  A new round of clashes between Druze armed groups and government forces in the province of Sweida in southern Syrian had subsided Friday but left fears of another escalation. Clashes on Thursday led to both sides blaming each other for violating a ceasefire that ended several days of violent fighting …

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• 17 November

  The Multipolarism Of Fools – OpEd

  

  Donald Trump hates Antifa. He hates late-night TV hosts, Democratic-controlled cities, and anyone who has ever challenged him in court. As of October, he officially hates the Nobel committee for not giving him a peace prize, despite his efforts to strong-arm its members into voting for him. The president has …

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• 17 November

  Xi-Trump Pause on Rare-Earths Tariff Shields AI Bubble Temporarily

  

  At the Xi-Trump meeting, China paused rare-earths curbs for a year and pledged to refine detailed plans, offering a cautious sip of a bitter cup ahead. On 10 October, a remark made by China’s former leader Deng Xiaoping was recalled around the world, becoming a focal point of commentary across …

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• 17 November

  La différence entre l’empire américain et l’empire britannique

  

  À la différence de ceux qui soutiennent l’Empire américain, les partisans de l’Empire britannique savaient qu’ils soutenaient un empire. Ceux qui ont soutenu les massacres perpétrés par l’Empire britannique aux quatre coins du monde soutenaient la Couronne, et souhaitaient que Sa Majesté civilise les impies et transforme l’ensemble des habitants …

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• 17 November

  Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 14, 2025

  

  Toplines The Russian military command appears to be prioritizing the seizure of Pokrovsk over efforts to close the wider Ukrainian pocket in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad area. Russian advances in and around Pokrovsk over the last several days suggest that Russian forces in Pokrovsk are prioritizing the seizure of the settlement itself. …

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• 17 November

  Iran Update, November 14, 2025

  

  Toplines Three small Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) vessels intercepted a Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker, Talara, and moved it into Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz on November 14.[1] The vessel is operated by Cyprus-based, German- and British-owned Columbia Ship Management. The vessel is owned by Pasha Finance, …

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• 17 November

  Exposed: Qatar’s Circle of Terrorist Friends

  

  In recent comments to CNN, Qatar’s prime minister reflected on his country’s unique ability to “convene between conflicted parties and understand the grievances.” Of course, Qatar’s ability to perform that job rests on a hefty rolodex of international contacts, including some of the world’s most notorious terrorist groups. At first …

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• 17 November

  The New Syrian Army: Order of Battle

  

  Executive Summary Syrian Transitional President Ahmed al Shara and his political allies are building a new Syrian army as part of their effort to unite Syria under their Damascus-based government. The establishment of a professional army that both responds to civil control and protects all of the Syrian people, regardless …

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• 12 November

  Spotlight on Terrorism: Hezbollah Lebanon and November 1-10, 2025

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• 12 November

  How logistics and lies obscure Israel’s responsibility for Gaza’s humanitarian crisis

  

  Since the start of Israel’s ongoing Rafah invasion in early May, humanitarian workers have been displaced alongside over one million Palestinians, with movement within the Gaza Strip virtually impossible. Telecommunications are frequently down, and many humanitarian activities have been halted. Aid organisations are reporting that most Gazans are unsure where …

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