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John P. Ruehl

John P. Ruehl

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What is Driving State-Sponsored Attacks on Citizens Abroad?

In July 2020, Iranian dissident Jamshid Sharmahd was visiting Dubai when he was suddenly abducted. Mobile phone data later traced his movements to...

16.12.2024 6

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John P. Ruehl

What Is Driving State-Sponsored Attacks On Citizens Abroad? – OpEd

Kidnappings and killings of citizens by their own governments abroad are becoming increasingly common. The normalization of this trend will

14.12.2024 6

Eurasia Review

John P. Ruehl

How Republics Succeed, Falter, and Fail

The U.S. enjoys many strengths that give it an edge over other republics, such as a decentralized and innovative economy that draws global talent and...

09.12.2024 9

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How Republics Succeed, Falter, And Fail – OpEd

The United States today faces inherent challenges that have weakened the republic, making lessons from the Roman Republic even more

07.12.2024 5

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Which Countries Are On The Brink Of Going Nuclear? – OpEd

Global nuclear tensions are rising, emboldening Iran’s ambitions and putting other nuclear-threshold nations on notice. As major powers posture,...

31.10.2024 5

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The Corporate Vehicles Changing International Commerce

On September 17, 2024, thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah members simultaneously exploded across Lebanon, killing dozens and wounding...

18.10.2024 20

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John P. Ruehl

The Corporate Vehicles Changing International Commerce – OpEd

On September 17, 2024, thousands of pagers belonging to Hezbollah members simultaneously exploded across Lebanon, killing dozens and wounding...

18.10.2024 5

Eurasia Review

John P. Ruehl

How Extensive is the Privatization of Security?

In August 2024, due to a $4 million budget shortfall, Idaho’s Caldwell School District terminated its $296,807 contract with the local police...

12.09.2024 10

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John P. Ruehl

How Extensive Is The Privatization Of Security? – OpEd

In August 2024, due to a $4 million budget shortfall, Idaho’s Caldwell School District terminated its $296,807 contract with the local police...

11.09.2024 7

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Growing Challenges For Dems In Arab And Muslim Voting Hotspots Across The US – OpEd

During President Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on August 19, pro-Palestinian delegates briefly unveiled...

02.09.2024 5

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John P. Ruehl

The Status Of Europe’s Autonomous Movements – OpEd

While the EU plays a dominant role in managing autonomous and separatist movements in member states, non-EU countries have their

20.08.2024 9

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How Powerful Are The Remaining Royals? – OpEd

Recently appointed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged his loyalty to British King Charles III on July 6, 2024, continuing a tradition that...

20.07.2024 3

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The Growing Weaponization Of Open-Source Information – OpEd

Within a day of the June 2, 2024, release of a video documenting the abuse of prisoners of war by a Russian soldier in Ukraine, open-source...

04.07.2024 5

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How Corporations Are Fueling Geopolitical Tensions And Global Conflicts In The 21st Century – OpEd

Shortly after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War and the beginning of the widescale destruction of Gaza in October 2023, McDonald’s executives in...

19.06.2024 6

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Why Russians Still Support The War – OpEd

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day trip on May 15, 2024, and was greeted with a red-carpet welcome by Chinese President...

04.06.2024 8

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Defending Privacy In The Surveillance State And Fragmenting Internet – OpEd

Governments and private entities have steadily eroded privacy on the internet. The trend toward internet functions centralizing within national...

17.05.2024 10

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Will The Golden Age For Corporate Shareholders Ever End? – OpEd

Disney CEO Bob Iger officially fended off the attempt by institutional investor Nelson Peltz and his hedge fund Trian Partners to secure two board...

03.05.2024 10

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Armenia’s Escape From Isolation Lies Through Georgia – OpEd

For the second time this year, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with his Georgian counterpart on March 24. The meeting, held in...

10.04.2024 9

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The EU Is Marching Toward An Independent And Integrated Military – OpEd

At the European Defense Agency’s annual conference in November 2023, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen warned member states...

30.03.2024 5

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How Effective Is International Aid And Assistance? – OpEd

On February 1, 2024, Ukraine secured a €50 billion aid package from the European Union (EU), aimed at bolstering its defense capabilities and...

13.03.2024 4

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Understanding Iran’s Non-State Network – OpEd

During a three-day period in January 2024, Iranian-supported militant groups employed an anti-ship missile to attack an oil tanker in the Red...

21.02.2024 10

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North Korea’s Transformation On Peaceful Reunification Marks Paradigm Shift In Asia – OpEd

Late 2023 marked a notable transformation in North Korea’s longstanding pursuit of peaceful reunification with South Korea after North Korean leader...

16.02.2024 5

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An Assassination Scandal Threatens India’s Relations With The Five Eyes – OpEd

Since mid-2023, a series of assassination plots have strained India’s relations with Canada and the U.S. In June 2023, a Sikh separatist activist...

26.01.2024 20

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Houthis Emerge As Latest Threat To US Control Over Global Shipping – OpEd

On December 30, 2023, the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou, owned by Danish company Maersk Line, came under missile and subsequent boat attacks by...

25.01.2024 3

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Where Are Russia And The West Still Cooperating? – OpEd

In November 2023, Russia’s withdrawal from the 1990 Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) treaty marked another milestone in the unraveling of...

19.12.2023 10

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