Geopolitics
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Afghanistan
Bagram: US Strategic Failure and Security Vacuum in Afghanistan
DID Press: The overnight withdrawal of US forces from Bagram Air Base on July 2, 2021, marked not only the end of America’s two-decade military presence in Afghanistan, but also a turning point that exposed the failure of a costly…
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Economy
Robert Malley: Iran–Gaza War Accelerated US Decline
DID Press: Former US Iran envoy Robert Malley has said that the Iran–Israel–Gaza conflict is accelerating the long-term decline of the United States, arguing that Washington is likely to emerge as the biggest strategic loser. In an interview, Malley—who previously…
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Government
Erdogan Says Confronting Zionism Is a Struggle for Turkey’s Survival
DID Press: Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply criticized Israel’s policies, saying that confronting Zionism is not merely a political stance but a struggle tied to the security and survival of the Turkish nation. Speaking at a meeting of the Justice…
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Economy
China Sanctions 56 US Companies in New Trade and Security Escalation
DID Press: Government of China has imposed new restrictions on 56 companies from the United States, marking a fresh escalation in ongoing trade and security tensions between the two global powers. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, the measures are…
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Economy
China Positions Itself as Architect of a New Global Order
DID Press: China has released a new white paper outlining its vision for global governance reform, presenting both a critique of existing international structures and a framework for a more equitable and multipolar world order. The document underscores Beijing’s ambition…
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Government
Emergency Lebanon Session Added to Iran–US Talks in Switzerland
DID Press: A special emergency session on the situation in Lebanon has been added to the ongoing Iran–United States negotiations in Switzerland, amid renewed escalation in clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. According to a CBS report citing a diplomat present…
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Government
Former Pentagon Official: Iran Holds Upper Hand in Negotiations
DID Press: A former senior US War Department official has acknowledged that Iran is negotiating from a position of strength, as ongoing diplomatic talks in Switzerland continue to reshape expectations between Tehran and Washington. Mick Mulroy, who served in the…
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Economy
Hormuz Closure Followed by Halt in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Reports from Iranian media claim that no new Israeli attacks have been recorded in southern Lebanon since Iran announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, no independent evidence has been presented to establish a direct…
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Economy
US War Costs Linked to Iran Conflict Exceed $132B
DID Press: The New York Times reports, citing economic and security data, that the United States’ costs related to military and strategic confrontations involving Iran have surpassed $132 billion, placing significant financial pressure on taxpayers and consumers. According to estimates…
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Analysis
Post-War Agreement Signals Shift in Regional Power Dynamics
DID Press: The publication of the reported post-war agreement between the United States and Iran has sparked debate among political observers, with some analysts arguing that its significance lies not only in its provisions but also in the strategic circumstances…
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