Eurasia Press & News
Governments and energy companies should follow up a recent decision by Chevron and Total SA to suspend payments from a gas pipeline project in Myanmar with additional steps to cut off funding to the country’s military junta, Human Rights Watch said today. While the May 26, 2021 announcement reflects a …
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31 May
Macron “Threatens” To Withdraw French Troops From Mali
Emmanuel Macron spoke to Le Journal du Dimanche, a French Sunday newspaper, to explain his thoughts in a typical European post-colonial role of paternal figure in former colonies, most of which must enjoy the presence of Foreign Legion units until they grow up. Such expresion of paternal care could be …
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30 May
Deadly Competition: The Iron Dome and the Gazan rocket race
The entire world had a front-row seat to the competition, but greater commentary is needed to explain how the race works. The competition between rockets and the Iron Dome reached a new level of prominence during the recent Gaza Guardian of the Walls operation. Viral videos circulated on social media …
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30 May
Iran praises Hamas for missile barrages, commemorates key missile maker
Although Hejazi reportedly died of a heart condition, IRGC Quds Force head praises him as “martyr” who helped develop missile tech against Israel. Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) members, led by Quds Force leader Esmail Ghaani, commemorated the Iranian precision-guided missile expert Mohammad Hossein-Zadeh Hejazi over the weekend while …
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30 May
Hamas parades drones and missiles, showing ‘achievements’
The terrorist group governing the Gaza Strip has been showing off its arsenal of weaponry to show its strength against Israel Hamas held a series of military parades in the Gaza Strip on Friday, displaying its arsenal of missiles and drones in an attempt to weave a story of victory …
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30 May
‘Cairo wants ceasefire deal to include prisoner swap’
Reports indicate the Egyptian intelligence chief will visit Gaza for ceasefire talks. The head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service (GIS), Abbas Kamel, is expected to visit the Gaza Strip in the coming days as part of Cairo’s ongoing efforts to maintain the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Egyptian sources said on Saturday. Palestinian …
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30 May
Mali Military Coup Threatens Progress Against Jihadists in the Sahel
Mali’s latest military coup appears to be a power play by high-ranking officers seeking to topple the Malian transitional government, itself brought on by a coup. The second coup in Bamako in under a year highlights the fragility of Mali’s democracy and threatens the ongoing fight against a range of …
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30 May
The U.S. is Leaving Afghanistan. What Might Happen Next?
The nightmare scenario in Afghanistan is the collapse of the government and a Taliban takeover, which some believe to be imminent once the U.S. withdraws. Recent attacks show terrorists and insurgents are able to launch strikes with impunity throughout the country targeting civilians, including women and children. The Taliban’s strategy …
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30 May
Gaza-Israel Conflict Exposes Weaknesses in Arab Strategy
The strategic weaknesses of several Arab states were exposed by the recent fighting between Israel and the Palestinians. Arab states were unable to prevent the conflict or contain further escalation, despite supposed leverage from recent agreements with Israel. Qatari diplomacy reportedly played a significant role in bringing about the cease-fire, …
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30 May
Bangladesh and China’s Fears of the Formation of a “Quad Plus”
The diplomatic row between China and Bangladesh that ensued last week highlights China’s fears about the potential of a “Quad Plus.” The Quad worries China and may explain why Beijing has forcefully attempted to dissuade other Asian states from joining the budding alliance. Bangladesh’s geostrategic position in Asia makes the …
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