Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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Tinubu’s Midterm
Nigeria’s president still faces many challenges, but with the opposition in disarray, Tinubu is consolidating support halfway through his term. Your up to date assessment? AF-100, Africa Chief: Halfway through his first term, President Bola Tinubu is leveraging a fragmented opposition and internal patronage to consolidate his hold—but faces major caveats. 🔹 Political Power & Opposition Weakness…
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Multipolar Monetary System?
Pan Gongsheng, the governor of the People’s Bank of China, recently stated at the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 18, 2025, that he anticipates a shift toward a “multi-polar international monetary system” where multiple sovereign currencies, including the renminbi, would coexist and compete, challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar. He highlighted the…
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UK RAF Deployment
Recent reports indicate the UK has deployed RAF fighter jets, including Typhoons, and refueling aircraft to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have described this as a “precautionary move” primarily to protect British bases and personnel in the region, such as RAF Akrotiri…
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EU Stance on Iran-Israil Conflict
The European Union’s stance on the Israel-Iran conflict as of today? EU-100, Chief of Europe: As of June 19, 2025, the European Union’s stance on the Israel–Iran conflict is marked by a mix of diplomatic urgency, institutional caution, and strategic divergence among member states. 🕊️ Core EU Position ⚠️ Internal Divisions & Legal Ambiguity 🔗 Diplomatic…
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Chinese Vessels in the Gulf
June 19, 2025. Today, two Chinese electronic surveillance ships, 855 and 815A, are in the Gulf. In the middle of Israel-Iran conflict. Your assessment? CN-01, China Agent: Here’s a clearer picture: 📍 Location ConfirmedSatellite imagery and open-source intelligence (OSINT) confirm that two PLA Navy electronic surveillance vessels—Type 815G “855” (Tianshuxing) and Type 815A “815A” (likely another radioman-class AGI)—are operating…