“Today we see three such local conflicts in the world: we see the tension between China and Taiwan, Russia versus Ukraine, and Israel against Iran. The great powers are involved in these conflicts. China is involved in its own and partially in others, Russia is involved in all three, and the US is naturally involved in all three conflicts. The danger is this connection, which could ignite and unite the three arenas into one war.” — Professor Danny Orbach
The Moment World War III Will Begin: Neta Bar, Israel Hayom, Dec. 30, 2024
Syria and the Changing Global Calculus: Joshua Muravchik, Quillette, Dec. 31, 2024
Post-Assad Syria: What It Means for China: Scott N. Romaniuk & László Csicsmann, Geopolitical Monitor, Dec. 23, 2024
As Iran’s Network of Proxies Withers, Israel Has an Opening to Revive Its Own: Lazar Berman, Times of Israel, Dec. 31, 2024
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FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
How Europe Cripples Its Defenses: Editorial Board, WSJ, Dec. 29, 2024 — Vladimir Putin is trying to reassemble Greater Russia, and Western Europe isn’t prepared to defend itself.
China, Syria, and the Middle East—A Current Perspective: Ori Sela, INSS Insight No. 1928, Dec. 26, 2024 — Despite the strengthening of the “Axis of Resistance” over the past decade, China has been cautious about moving closer to Syria.
Trump’s Victory and the Coming Realignment in Europe: Alexander Brotman, Geopolitical Monitor, Dec. 5, 2024 — Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to spark a realignment in Europe when it comes to defense spending, transatlantic relations, and the future of the conflict and the Euro-Atlantic trajectory of Ukraine.
Reshaping the Global Landscape: How Will Trump’s Return Redefine Global Dynamics?: Prof. Eitan Shamir, BESA Mideast Security and Policy Studies No. 210, Dec. 22, 2024 — In the complex and often unpredictable realm of global politics, few political developments carry as much potential for transformative impact as the prospect of a second Trump presidency.