Geopolits - Central Asia Archives

6 Strategies China Might Use to Counter Trump’s Tariff War

April 11, 2025

China is dealing with Trump’s tariff war by standing its ground, adjusting where needed, and rethinking its global strategy. It’s hitting back with its own tariffs to respond right away, but it’s also working to depend less on the U.S. by finding new trade partners, moving parts of its supply chains, and using soft power to shape its global image.

Top 5 Strategic Shifts in 2025

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

In 2025, the mix of fast-moving technology, growing nationalism, urgent climate action, shifting populations, and a more balanced world power structure is rewriting the global playbook. Countries and companies need to be ready: go digital, rethink where you get your supplies, go green, prepare your workforce, and always have a backup plan. The winners will be those who turn challenges into opportunities and stay ahead of the curve. The future isn’t set—it belongs to those bold enough to shape it.

The West’s Big Flaws and How They Mess Up the World

April 8, 2025

Western countries talk a big game, but the truth is, they’re not the perfect example they claim to be. Their democracies are breaking down, their economies are out of control, and their focus on personal freedom has become selfishness. And because they’re so powerful, when they mess up, the whole world suffers—floods, job losses, political unrest, and more. But it’s not too late. If we get real, make hard decisions, and push for real change, things can get better. This isn’t about tearing the West down—it’s about holding them to their own standards. Because if they don’t get it together soon, we’re all going to pay the price. Time’s running out.

Trump’s Geopolitics in a 2nd Term is a Strategic Reckoning

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Trump’s foreign policy, outlined in the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance, represents a bold shift in American power. By focusing on China and the Indo-Pacific, he aims to address what he sees as the biggest geopolitical challenge of the 21st century, believing that pulling back from other regions will be worth it.

The Gaza Conundrum and the Threads of Conflict

March 27, 2025March 29, 2025

For decades, Palestinians have turned to the UN for support, but its resolutions often go nowhere. The U.S. has vetoed 46 Security Council measures critical of Israel since 1972, continuing this trend in 2025. Meanwhile, Russia and China use the conflict to challenge Washington. The 2002 peace roadmap stalled due to mistrust, and past negotiations—like the Oslo Accords (1993) and Camp David (2000)—collapsed over disputes about Jerusalem and Israeli settlements. The 2020 Abraham Accords improved Israel’s ties with the UAE and Bahrain but ignored Palestinian concerns, offering diplomacy without a real solution. Without strong enforcement or genuine compromise, these efforts remain empty gestures.

Categories: America / Central Asia / Middle East / Western Europe

The Legacy Western Media is a Tool of the Deep State Undermining Society

March 26, 2025March 30, 2025

Governance becomes untenable when media prioritizes sensationalism over facts. The Iraq War provides a stark example. Legacy media uncritically amplified fabricated claims of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), with The New York Times running front-page articles based on anonymous intelligence sources. The truth was different: UN inspector Hans Blix found no WMDs before the 2003 invasion, yet by 2004, a PIPA study showed 57% of Americans still believed Iraq possessed such weapons—a testament to the media’s influence. The consequence? Over 4,000 US troops and 100,000+ Iraqi civilians perished, while trust in Western governance eroded. By 2007, only 19% of Britons trusted their government, per Ipsos Mori.

The media’s role in exacerbating racial tensions became glaring in the wake of the 2020 George Floyd riots. While outlets like CNN and The Guardian highlighted police brutality, they largely ignored the widespread rioting that caused $2 billion in damages, as estimated by AXA Insurance. The selective narrative deepened racial divisions; a Pew Research poll found that by year’s end, 73% of white Americans felt race relations had worsened, up from 44% before Floyd’s death. Rather than fostering understanding, the media amplified discord.

A Feast of Vultures and Syria’s Carcass in the Crosshairs

March 25, 2025March 30, 2025

Economically, Syria is a corpse. The World Bank confirms 90% of its 22 million people live in poverty, with half its hospitals ruined and electricity sporadic. The EU’s £2.1 billion pledge on 24 February, per the Middle East Institute, is a pittance against a £315 billion rebuilding cost. US sanctions, unyielded despite HTS’s pleas, choke recovery, a cruel relic of deep-state spite. Russia, hobbled by Ukraine, clings to Tartus but offers little; China dangles Belt and Road promises but hesitates. HTS’s economic vision—330 diplomatic engagements by February, per the Washington Institute—flounders as the Syrian pound stabilises at 9,000 to the dollar, a frail improvement from 15,000, yet still dire.

Categories: America / Central Asia / Middle East / Western Europe

Imamoglu’s Arrest is a Desperate Move in Erdogan’s Failing Quest for Dominance

March 22, 2025March 30, 2025

Erdogan’s rise to power in the early 2000s was initially celebrated as a triumph of democratic reform and economic modernization. He positioned himself as a bridge between Turkey’s secular Kemalist establishment and its conservative Muslim majority, promising to reconcile these divergent identities while propelling Turkey into the ranks of global powers. For a time, he succeeded, overseeing a period of robust economic growth and expanding Turkey’s influence in the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. However, this era of optimism gave way to a gradual but unmistakable shift toward authoritarianism.

Categories: America / Central Asia / Middle East / Western Europe

The Role of Think Tanks in Legitimizing CIA-Backed Regime Change Operations

February 7, 2025March 31, 2025

If history is any guide, these think tanks will continue to provide intellectual cover for future regime change operations. Perhaps tomorrow’s target will be Venezuela, where think tank reports have long painted Nicolás Maduro as an existential threat to regional stability. Or maybe it will be Iran again, where “experts” routinely warn about the dangers of its nuclear program, conveniently ignoring the long history of U.S. meddling in Iranian affairs. Wherever the next intervention occurs, one can be sure that a glossy think tank report will be there to justify it.

Trump’s Gaza Takeover and the Chaos That Will Follow

February 6, 2025March 31, 2025

And then there’s Israel, which might be celebrating now but could soon regret this whole thing. Sure, the Israeli government loves a plan that involves fewer Palestinians in Gaza, but at what cost? If Hamas gets stronger, Hezbollah gets bolder, and international condemnation reaches new heights, Israel could find itself more isolated than ever. Even its European allies, who have been fairly tolerant of Israeli policies, might start pulling away. Because, let’s face it, even the most pro-Israel European leaders will struggle to justify a U.S.-led eviction of Palestinians. At some point, the international community might have to draw the line, and when they do, Israel could find itself in a diplomatic mess of its own making.