Fundamentals of Contemporary Geopolitics

In depth analysis of political issues in the Middle East and around the globe

Western Supranational Union: A Shared Unbiased Information Space

By Ron Raskin As I wrote before, one key part of the New Western Doctrine is creating a shared, fair, and unbiased information space within the Western Supranational Union. There are several ways to build this space, all based on rules that ensure information is accurate and balanced, fighting against fake news and different kinds

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Classical Liberalism vs National Conservatism: Israel Case

By Ron Raskin Shifting tectonic plates in the geopolitical landscape are sending ripples across the globe, rapidly transforming Western democracies. One of the biggest changes happening today is the rise of national conservatism, which prioritizes national interests, while classical liberalism, which emphasizes individual rights, is declining. In Europe, classical liberalism has traditionally been represented by

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The Game of the Century: Islamic Fundamentalism – King’s Castling

by Ron Raskin The events unfolding in the Islamic world today are comparable in significance to the transformative changes Europe experienced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Back then, the rise of nationalism began with the French Revolution, overthrowing the old feudal regime and peaking during Napoleon’s era, when his unprecedented force swept across Europe.

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