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Received — 18 October 2026 ⏭ New Eastern Outlook

Africa: Overcoming Legacy of Colonialism

18 October 2026 at 16:45
Published by NEO specifically to mark the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, the book “Africa: Overcoming the Legacy of Colonialism” is devoted to a critique of the system of Western colonial domination. The work details how the colonial powers exploited the continent’s resources, destabilized its political structures and suppressed the identities of indigenous peoples. The […]

Crisis of Legitimacy: Why the World Is Turning Away from Israel’s Policies

18 October 2026 at 13:59
Israel’s positions on the world stage are weakening, and this is reflected in the balance of power. It should be noted that Israel per se was created immediately after the Second World War on a wave of sympathy for the Jews, whom the German Nazis exterminated on a mass scale. This phenomenon became known as […]

Global Trade and Economic Fragmentation: Geopolitical Risks and Challenges of 2026

The global economy, because of the conflict in the Middle East in 2026, has faced an unprecedented combination of geopolitical and economic challenges. The Middle East conflict, which began in late February 2026, became a catalyst for profound structural changes in the global trading system, which was already under pressure from rising protectionism and economic […]

Turkey’s Approach to Yemen: Pragmatism or Offensive?

18 October 2026 at 05:59
In 2026, Turkey’s policy in Yemen shifted from exclusive neutrality and mediation efforts to “the brink” of military intervention against the government in Sanaa and the Ansar Allah movement, yet a range of geopolitical, legal and domestic political factors makes this scenario being fully put into practice unlikely. A Brief Retrospective of Turkish-Yemeni Relations Relations […]
Received — 17 October 2026 ⏭ New Eastern Outlook

Why the US Can Never Match Chinese Shipbuilding

17 October 2026 at 14:59
America’s $66 billion plan to “beat China’s shipbuilding empire” is not a strategy but an admission of systemic deadlock: unable to compete directly, the US is turning to asymmetric sabotage. In a recent Business Insider article and accompanying video regarding the US’ $66 billion plan to “beat China’s shipbuilding empire,” it is revealed that US […]

Once security assets, US bases are now liabilities to host countries

17 October 2026 at 14:29
Posted on Hankyoren: 2026-06-09 Following the war against Iran, the US can no longer take for granted its military bases in other countries or access to those bases The superiority of US military power lies in the transoceanic projection of force. That’s the unique capability that gives pause to potential rivals like China and Russia. […]

South Korean Assistance to the U.S. in the War with Iran: Between Allied Duty and National Interests

17 October 2026 at 09:59
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is trying to maneuver between pressure from the United States, which demands participation in the conflict with Iran, and risks to national security and reputation, opting for a strategy of stalling and minimizing a direct military presence. The previous article explained why South Korea refused to join the United States […]

The End of the Security Umbrella: Why the Houthis and the Axis of Resistance Are Changing the Rules of the Game in the Middle East

17 October 2026 at 05:59
The Houthis are preparing to march on Riyadh while the Revolutionary Guards are driving America out of every continent. America’s security umbrella has failed to provide the Gulf petro-monarchies with the much-touted security against Iran and the axis of resistance. Instead, it has made them more susceptible to the realization of the “Pax Judaica,” or […]
Received — 16 October 2026 ⏭ New Eastern Outlook

Kiev Burns Russian Refineries: Why Is the Rest of the World Paying for It?

16 October 2026 at 14:59
The consequences of Kiev’s campaign against Russian refining infrastructure had travelled considerably further than the drones themselves. Months of attacks had damaged refineries, reduced fuel production and contributed to shortages inside Russia. Much of the discussion surrounding the campaign focused on the damage inflicted on Moscow: how many facilities had been hit, how much refining […]

Weaponizing Energy: The Global Consequences of Attacks on Oil Infrastructure

16 October 2026 at 12:30
Attacks on Russian and Saudi oil infrastructure threaten global energy security by disrupting supplies, increasing oil prices, and intensifying economic pressures on importing countries. Coordinated international efforts are essential to protect energy facilities, diversify supplies, and secure maritime trade routes. Recently, countries and non-state actors have changed their methods of warfare. The world has witnessed […]

Uncle Sam Eats Humble Pie!

16 October 2026 at 09:30
Through a landmark agreement, America once again had to eat humble pie, which appears to have become the new normal for Washington. In this era of multilateralism, state actors cannot act in a way they want because other actors have emerged as equally strong centers of power and influence. No matter how strong you are, […]

Russia Strengthens Multipolarity with “Center 2026” and ‘Interaction 2026’ Military Exercises

16 October 2026 at 05:59
Russia has done a remarkable job by strengthening the multipolar world and hosted Center 2026 and Interaction 2026 military exercises. These were multi-vectored military exercises. Introduction The recent Russia-led military drills ‘Center 2026’ and ‘Interaction 2026’ help explain Russia’s vision of a multilateral foreign policy and its response to the West’s ‘containment’ policy on Russia. […]
Received — 15 October 2026 ⏭ New Eastern Outlook

Block, Blunt, and Break: The Strategic Risks of NATO’s Theory of Victory

15 October 2026 at 14:59
NATO’s new “block, blunt, and break” doctrine promises deterrence through military might, but technological overconfidence, resource constraints, and fragile political unity could turn deterrence into strategic instability. “We will block, blunt, and break the enemy,” said General Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe. New words, novel phrases, and the very old technique of turning people’s heads […]

America’s new Future of Warfare Programme: Fewer Soldiers, More Wars

15 October 2026 at 12:30
America’s coming revolution in warfare may not mean fighting fewer wars but fighting more of them without putting Americans on the battlefield. Taking Americans out of the fight When US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched Project Meridian on September 30, he presented it as an exercise in imagining warfare decades into the future. Led by […]

A Barrel of Diesel: How Fuel Became a Lever of Trump’s Policy

15 October 2026 at 09:30
From the Russian wheat deals of an earlier generation to a Trump–Putin diesel bargain, energy has become the latest instrument of high-stakes political dealmaking. Diesel has suddenly moved from the fuel pump to center stage in American and European politics. With U.S. fuel prices surging and congressional midterm elections approaching on November 3, Donald Trump […]

Bombs for Tel Aviv, Promises for Riyadh

15 October 2026 at 05:59
The Gaza Ceasefire Is Falling Apart. And So Is the American Plan to Expand the Abraham Accords. The Gaza Ceasefire That Is Killing Palestinians The ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect on October 10, 2025, was supposed to stop a two-year war. By then, according to Palestinian authorities, more than 72,000 Palestinians had been killed. […]
Received — 14 October 2026 ⏭ New Eastern Outlook

A Bab al-Mandab Saga: From Assab to Perim; All Has a Base, None Has a Plan. Part II

14 October 2026 at 14:59
The geopolitical aspects of Bab-al-Mandab extends way beyond any narrow view, both historically and contemporarily. So, before the next “maritime security initiative” arrives, ask the 4 main questions the brochure never answers Ethiopia lost its sea, Yemen’s highlands never accepted a master, and this month a Zaydi movement took the strait’s Arabian shore. Every capital […]

Serious Discussions About Leaving the NPT: International Security and Iran’s Nuclear Future

14 October 2026 at 12:30
Iranian officials have confirmed top-level discussions about the country’s potential exit from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). What does this mean for the Middle East and for the world? Essence of the Matter Iran, as Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei noted at a briefing, continues, as before, to faithfully fulfill […]

Sanctions Meet Reality: Washington Rediscovers the Value of Dealing with Moscow

14 October 2026 at 09:30
For years, Washington insisted that economic relations with Russia should remain restricted until Moscow changed its policies towards Ukraine. On 9 October, the White House found a reason to make an exception. Following a conversation with President Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump announced that Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to American and […]

Reclaiming States and Value: Recapture of Kidal and Creation of Gold Refineries Across Sahel

14 October 2026 at 05:59
Instability in countries that later formed the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES) in security political and economic affairs resulted from perennial interference by the US and France. Military assistance from Russia is helping these countries to regain sovereignty and capture more value from their resources. Mali and Africa Corps reenter Kidal On October 6, 2026, […]
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