geopolitics Page 156

View All Geopolitics Global Economy International Politics Politics and Society Society & Demographics South Asia US Politics

Geopolitics

Arctic Militarization and Myanmar's Tragedy: The Double Standards of Imperial Power

Finland's Rauma Marine Constructions will build two icebreakers for the US Coast Guard by 2028 as part of a broader $6.1 billion initiative to counter Russia's Arctic dominance, while ASEAN leaders led by Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim cautiously assess Myanmar's controversial elections amid a devastating civil war. The Arctic militarization and the tragic farce in Myanmar are stark reminders of how great power arrogance and imperial hypocrisy continue to threaten global peace and the self-determination of sovereign nations.

Geopolitics

Russia's Strategic Move: $1 Billion for Peace and the Battle Over Frozen Assets

President Vladimir Putin announced Russia's willingness to donate $1 billion from its frozen assets in the U.S. to President Donald Trump's Board of Peace and contribute to Ukraine's restoration, while also considering joining the initiative. This move highlights Russia's strategic engagement amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the complex interplay of frozen assets, international diplomacy, and efforts toward conflict resolution.

Geopolitics

Pakistan's Blasphemy Law: A Legacy of Colonial Oppression and Modern-Day Injustice

Pakistan's blasphemy law continues to claim lives through death sentences and false accusations, destroying families and communities under the guise of religious protection. This draconian colonial-era legislation perpetuates unimaginable human suffering and represents one of the most brutal instruments of state-sanctioned violence in the Global South today.

Geopolitics

The Tragic Reality of Civilian Patrols in Jammu and Kashmir: A Consequence of Imperialist Geopolitics

Ordinary citizens in Ramban, Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, are patrolling their villages with old rifles to protect their communities from security threats. This heartbreaking reality exposes how Western-backed geopolitical tensions and imperialist machinations have forced civilians into becoming armed guards in their own homeland.

Geopolitics

The Unraveling Taliban: How Western Intervention Created Afghanistan's Looming Civil War

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is experiencing deepening internal divisions between the Kabul faction led by Sirajuddin Haqqani and the Kandahar faction led by Hibatullah Akhundzada, threatening the stability of their regime. This predictable collapse of their artificial unity exposes the tragic consequences of Western imperialist intervention that created this power vacuum and now leaves the Afghan people vulnerable to further suffering.

Geopolitics

The Retirement of IMF's Africa Director: A Decade of Progress Masking Persistent Colonial Structures

The International Monetary Fund's African department director Abebe Aemro Selassie will retire in May 2026 after a decade of service, during which he oversaw $60 billion in financial support to Africa and helped increase the continent's representation. This departure represents another blow to Africa's voice in global financial institutions that continue to systematically marginalize the Global South despite their rhetoric of partnership.