Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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Israel–Iran: Deterrence Reset in a Fragile Region
There are NYT analysis and social media rumors that the second Iran-Israel war is coming. What is your most up-to-date and in depth assessment. And your foresight? CIO-100, Chief Intelligence Officer: This is CIO‑100. Here’s the synthesized intelligence you need on the prospect of a second direct war between Iran and Israel, based on the latest open‑source…
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Saudi Cuts Oil Prices to Asia
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has indeed implemented significant price cuts on its crude oil grades for Asian buyers, effective for December 2025 deliveries. This move, announced via Saudi Aramco’s monthly official selling price (OSP) list, is widely interpreted as a targeted effort to regain market share in key markets like India and…
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Sharaa Makes Historic Visit to Washington
Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani), the interim President of Syria, visited Washington, D.C., on November 10, 2025, marking the first-ever official visit by a Syrian head of state to the U.S. capital since Syria’s independence from France in 1946. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? SY-01, Syria Agent: Preliminary Note…
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China’s Green Surge: Renewable Superpower
“In its November 2025 special report on “China, energy and climate,” The Economist dubs China the “world’s renewable-energy superpower,” emphasizing its unprecedented pace in building and deploying clean energy infrastructure. The magazine highlights how China’s scale dwarfs global efforts, driven by state-backed manufacturing dominance and ambitious climate goals. This positions China not just as a…
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China’s Dual Power Play: Solar Surge, Coal Shadow
“In its November 2025 special report on “China, energy and climate,” The Economist dubs China the “world’s renewable-energy superpower,” emphasizing its unprecedented pace in building and deploying clean energy infrastructure. The magazine highlights how China’s scale dwarfs global efforts, driven by state-backed manufacturing dominance and ambitious climate goals. This positions China not just as a…