June 1, 2025
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The Abedini/Sala negotiations. Italy’s hash that could harm relations with the United States

by Giovanni Giacalone On January 3rd, 2025, Cecilia Sala’s family requested media silence regarding the case because the current stage is sensitive and the public debate on what should be done (or not) could extend the time and make a solution more complicated and distant. The 29-years-old Italian reporter Cecilia Sala was kidnapped by the […]

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Italian journalist apprehended in retaliation for Abedini’s arrest. Italy must not negotiate with a terrorist regime.

by Giovanni Giacalone On December 19th, 2024, at around noon, Italian journalist and reporter, Cecilia Sala was apprehended from her hotel in Teheran and placed under arrest, without any clear reason, by the Iranian authorities. Sala left Rome for Iran on December 12th, with a regular visa, to conduct interviews and record some episodes for […]

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From Washington to Astana: Lessons in Power and Justice from Hunter Biden’s Pardon

by Damir Zaidullayev U.S. President Joe Biden cleared his son Hunter Biden of all federal gun and tax charges in a move that stunned political analysts around the world. The lines separating public duty from personal devotion have been hotly debated since this contentious ruling, which was presented as a reaction to politically motivated prosecution. […]

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A Strange New Romance between Hungary and Chad

by Scott Morgan There has been some interest in recent moves by Hungary to solidify a defense relationship with the Central African Country of Chad. There are several interesting questions regarding why this is happening. Let’s start with some simple data points. The basic question to be asked first is whether or not if there […]

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Why Everyone Has a Grudge Against Jews: A 5.0 Guide

by Elisa Garfagna Ah, humanity! Always eager to find a target to vent its frustrations upon. And who better than the Jews? Let’s delve into why this people seems to be the preferred subject of a litany of unfounded criticisms. Why should we have anything against them? Allow me to explain! Let’s start with the […]

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The Instrumental Use of Words in Mass Political Communication

by Elisa Garfagna Mass political communication is an intricate and fascinating field, where words are not mere vehicles of information, but powerful tools capable of influencing opinions and behaviors. In a world where the message often takes precedence over the truth, the art of oratory, lexical choice, and rhetorical techniques play a crucial role in […]

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Caricatures: Identifying the Enemy

by Elisa Garfagna The phenomenon of Nazi propaganda against Jews had a profound impact on public perception in Germany and across Europe. One of the most disturbing aspects of this propaganda was the portrayal of Jewish physical features, used to create and spread negative stereotypes. Nazi propaganda depicted Jews with stereotypical physical traits such as […]

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HUGIN (und Munin): the alarming anti-semitism promoted by Iran-Saudi Old Guard (salafism) in Portugal

by João Emanuel Lemos Esteves The rampant anti-semitism in Portuguese society is growing stronger by the day – this trend has been especially significant since socialist-communist António Costa took over the Portuguese government in a broad coalition with far-left parties (namely, the Portuguese communist party). But António Costa is not only a socialist-communist politician – […]

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Nigeria Renews Calls for Intelligence Sharing with US

by Scott Morgan   The visit on May 1st to Nigeria by Jennifer Zakriski the Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs yielded a very interesting result from the Nigerian Ministry of Defense.   During the meeting the host the State Minister of Defense Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle made an inquiry about how the two […]

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Is a Private US Military Company Moving to CAR to displace Wagner?

by Scott Morgan The reports that the American Private Military Company Bancroft was having conversations with President Toudene of the Central African Republic regarding a potential move into the country.   There are several interesting and tantalizing questions that deserve to be asked. The first question is why now? There are two trains of thought […]

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