Neil Thompson

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Quotes of the Day:"In a global war, intelligence must be global. There is no substitute for accurate knowledge, and that knowledge cannot be obtained without espionage and reconnaissance."– William J. Donovan, Director of the OSS, 1942“It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.”– Albert Camus“Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.”– General Ulysses S.

1 month ago | juancole.com | Neil Thompson |Juan Cole

Chinese technology firms are increasingly competing with US ones in major Middle Eastern markets, escalating technology-related US national security concerns. London (Special to Informed Comment; feature) – Chinese technology companies are poised to play a growing role in the Middle East’s digitalization process, amid expanding ties between Chinese entities and local regional partners.

Mar 24, 2025 | juancole.com | Neil Thompson |Juan Cole

London (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – Since returning to office in January, US President Donald Trump has reinstated the maximum pressure campaign of his first administration on Iran. Trump wants to push Iran into ending its nuclear programme, and the White House has tried to severely curtail Iran’s oil exports as way of putting economic pressure on Tehran.

Mar 17, 2025 | juancole.com | Neil Thompson |Juan Cole

London (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – US President Donald Trump’s America First trade policy has seen the global economy enter a new era of protectionism in the two months since he took office. The US leader has embarked on a series of trade wars with countries that run trade deficits with the US, including a number of close US allies, and rivals like China.