Mazlum Özkan is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the SCOOP program and the ICS research center. His work explores social movements, Middle East politics—especially Iran—and the role of great powers.
Mazlum Özkan is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the SCOOP program and the ICS research center. His work explores social movements, Middle East politics—especially Iran—and the role of great powers.
Mazlum Özkan is a PhD candidate in sociology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the SCOOP program and the ICS research center. His work explores social movements, Middle East politics—especially Iran—and the role of great powers.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
