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Matthew MacKay

The author is an avid reader and writer with a background in communications and technology. He enjoys researching, analyzing, and opining on geopolitical topics and holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Ohio University. 
Indo-Pacific

China: Revising History in the Age of Nationalism

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The 21st century has seen an explosion of nationalism across Western and Eastern nations alike. Having pride in one's country is a staple of...
Europe

A Realist Perspective: Russia and Ukraine

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The current war between Russia and Ukraine can be traced back to 2014 and upon closer inspection, well before the turn of the 21st...
Europe

Understanding Ukraine

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Understanding the current military conflict unfolding in Ukraine requires analyzing the country’s history and the influence of surrounding regions. The amount of news outlets...
Americas

Oh, Canada: Invoking and Revoking the Emergencies Act

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Cries of “Freedom” and “Liberte” have rung out across Canada during the last three weeks. These messages have been directed at the Canadian government...
Central Asia

Kazakhstan: Fabric of The East

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The violent protests that left dozens killed and hundreds arrested in the Central Asian state of Kazakhstan continue to send ripple effects throughout the...

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Commentary

Bomb First, Justify Later: Iran’s Strategic Dilemma Under Israeli Hegemony

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Israel’s June 13 blitz on Iran wasn’t self-defense—it was a ruthless display of unchecked power. Civilians, scientists, sovereignty—all burned. With U.S. cover and global silence, Israel now bombs with impunity. Who’s the real threat?
Middle East and Africa

When Israel Bombs and Trump Tweets: Are We Eyewitnesses to a New Kind of Warfare?

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Israel’s strike on Iran brazenly defies international law. Without UN approval or evidence of imminent threat, it likely violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter—normalizing illegal aggression under the guise of self-defense.
Geopolitics

From Diplomacy to Destruction: Israel, Iran, and the Crisis of Global Order

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Israel's deep strikes in Iran mark a shift—from dialogue to dominance. As diplomacy collapses and double standards prevail, the global order teeters on the edge of irreversible crisis.
Commentary

Iran-Russia 20-Year Strategic Cooperation Agreement: Key Takeaways

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Iran and Russia have ratified a 20-year strategic pact covering trade, energy, and security. Quietly, it signals a challenge to Western influence and a blueprint for a multipolar world order.
Central Asia

China’s BRI, Kazakhstan, and KIMEP University: The Second Central Asia-China Summit

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Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.

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