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ExxonMobil and the Essequibo Region: A Brewing Conflict in South America
By The Smartencyclopedia Staff &Agencies ExxonMobil’s Influence in South America Sparks Tensions: A Tale of Oil, Sovereignty, and Referendums” Introduction: The recent referendum held in Venezuela on December 3, 2023, over the disputed Essequibo region has intensified tensions in South America, with ExxonMobil at the center of the storm. As Venezuelan
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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
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Satellite Images Reveal Mystery of Russia’s ‘Disappearing’ Air Defense Systems
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Pakistan’s Delicate Balancing Act Amidst US-China Rivalry
By José Carlos Palma* Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads, caught between its longstanding ties with the United States and its growing economic and strategic partnership with China. As the US-China rivalry intensifies, Islamabad faces the delicate task of navigating this complex geopolitical landscape, seeking to maintain cordial relations with
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Geopolitics, Supply Chain Delays Slow Gulf State Fighter Modernization
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The Digital Revolution: Technology Driving Geopolitics Like Never Before
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World Leaders Gather in Beijing for Belt and Road Forum
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Israel Strikes Back: Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Russia to Revoke Nuclear Test Ban Ratification, But Only Resume Tests if US Does First
Russia will revoke the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) to put itself on par with the United States, but will only resume nuclear tests if Washington does it first, a senior Russian diplomat said Tuesday. The CTBT bans all nuclear explosions anywhere in the world, although
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Warns Israel’s Response Will Transform the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning that Israel’s response to Hamas will have profound implications for the Middle East. This caution comes amidst a flurry of strikes and counterstrikes in the region. Netanyahu also urged Gaza civilians to steer clear of Hamas sites, which are slated
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U.N. Security Council fails to produce statement on Israel attack
An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council held on October 9 has failed to produce a joint statement concerning the recent attack on Israel, despite strong calls from the United States for member nations to condemn Hamas. The conflict has resulted in a tragic toll, with over 1,100
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China and Russia Gain More Influence in Maldives and Slovakia, Raising Concerns for NATO and the EU
By José Carlos Palma* The election of Mohamed Muizzu as the new president of the Maldives and the strong performance of the Kremlin-friendly SMER party in Slovakia’s recent elections have raised concerns about the growing influence of China and Russia in these countries. Muizzu, the leader of the opposition Progressive
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