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Dec 22, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Rod Such
I n a striking gesture of détente, the United States and Venezuela have successfully conducted a prisoner exchange, signaling a subtle yet notable shift in the strained relations between the two countries. Ten American detainees, considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully imprisoned, have been released by Venezuelan authorities and have safely landed back on American soil.
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Dec 22, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Rod Such
I n a move to strengthen international economic partnerships and assert its global trade presence, Taiwan signed a significant bilateral investment agreement with Canada on December 22. This development marks a strategic effort by Taiwan to deepen relations with democratic allies, amidst increasing Chinese assertiveness over the island which Beijing claims as its territory.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Rod Such
R ecent escalations in the Red Sea with attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group have led to a heightened sense of caution among shipping companies, with some LNG tankers diverting from the crucial East-West trade route. The Suez Canal, connecting through the Red Sea, is vital for global trade, with about 12% of world shipping traffic and a significant portion of LNG cargoes passing through it annually.
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | İbrahim Karataş |Rod Such
W arfare, including civil wars, counterterrorism, and other conflicts, is a part of daily life around the globe. From the end of the Cold War to the present, not too far in the past, in other words, the world has witnessed many wars and armed conflicts.
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Dec 14, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Mohamed Suliman |Rod Such
I n April 2023, a war broke out in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. Thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced, not to mention the massive destruction of buildings and infrastructure. With the world turning to social media to follow up on the news, the RSF militia started using X to deceive the public about the unfolding events and evade responsibility for the committed massacres and atrocities.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Mohamed Suliman |Rod Such |Ali Burak Daricili |Yousef M. Aljamal
The war that broke out in April between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia has killed and displaced thousands of Sudanese, in addition to massive destruction in buildings and infrastructure, with many fearing the whole country could descend into a full-scale civil war.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Rod Such |Ferhat Pirincci
In the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the ongoing Israeli retaliation, is there anything different in the U.S. government’s response this time around? The question must be answered in context.
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Oct 16, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Mustafa Caner |Usman Masood |Mohamed Suliman |Rod Such
The nature and extent of Iran’s involvement in Operation Al-Aqsa Flood have been the subject of divergent interpretations. Some argue that Iran played a direct role in the initiation of the conflict, while others suggest that Iran’s influence was more indirect, aiming to leverage the conflict for its geopolitical interests. As the war escalated, however, Iran’s impact on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict became more discernible. Iran has greatly improved its relations with Hamas in recent years.
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Oct 15, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Ezgi Yaramanoglu |Usman Masood |Mohamed Suliman |Rod Such
The journey of the veil transcends time. From its depiction in French couture to a resurgence in 1990s fashion trends, the veil’s versatility continues unabated. Amidst ever-changing cultural norms, it remains a reflection of identity. From ancient Greece to the present day, the veil reflects the history of mankind. The veil has a history going back thousands of years and is intricately woven into the cultural fabric of Europe.
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Oct 12, 2023 | 
politicstoday.org | Yucel Acer |Rod Such |Ali Burak Daricili |Yousef M. Aljamal
Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was launched on Saturday, October 7 against Israel from the Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli blockade since 2007. It has once again become necessary to address the many legal issues such as the rights and responsibilities of the Palestinian and Israeli sides in the context of international law, as well as the legality of their actions and methods. Israel’s military response to the operation prompts a series of legal considerations.
