The Actual Battle of Ukraine – Odessa

The crown jewel in Ukraine is Odessa. It’s the logistical hub and Ukraine’s economic lifeline. Without it, Ukraine will be a rump state with no global trade future. In terms of the battle for Odessa, we will have to talk about Nikolaev on one side, and Transnistria on the other. Moldova is the last state…

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Indonesia is in danger – the country risks to pay the price of bipartisanship

Indonesia is a force to be reconned with in the Asia-Pacific region. Ninth on the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index only behind the major superpowers and their immediate allies,[1] Indonesia’s geopolitical significance cannot be overstated. Since the outbreak of conflict in Ukraine, Indonesia has led ASEAN’s neutrality. However, being a middle power and non-aligned is…

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Reality’s Revenge in Ukraine – Why the Lacklustre Ukrainian Counteroffensive is a Global Threat to the US

Anthony Blinken recently summed up why NATO continues to place all bets on Ukraine. If the ‘Rules-Based Order’ loses in Ukraine, then Russia will open a ‘Pandora’s box’ of other challengers across the globe.[1] However, it seems that the box is already sliding open despite NATO’s no-holds barred approach to Ukraine. The sliding towards a…

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