America at a Crossroads: Rethinking Power, Policy, and Perception in a Divided Era

America at a Crossroads: Rethinking Power, Policy, and Perception in a Divided Era

In today’s media landscape, it seems that almost every article and television segment is filled with critiques of President Trump, focusing on allegations of wrongdoing, the chaos surrounding tariffs, and the decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord. However, there is often a glaring omission in these discussions: the positive impacts of his policies on…

Chokepoints and Checkmates —  Iran’s Maritime Strategy and Economic Threats

Chokepoints and Checkmates — Iran’s Maritime Strategy and Economic Threats

Introduction Iran’s ambitions aren’t confined to ideology. Its influence over key maritime routes poses a serious threat to global trade and energy security. Red Sea Crisis Attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in 2023–2024 forced shipping detours from the Red Sea to the Cape of Good Hope, spiking fuel costs and slowing global logistics. Strategic Chokepoints: Hormuz…

Iran’s Pivot to Africa —  Ideological Expansion on a New Continent

Iran’s Pivot to Africa — Ideological Expansion on a New Continent

Introduction As Iran’s influence in the Middle East is met with resistance, the regime is turning its attention toward Africa—a continent rich in natural resources and vulnerable to ideological infiltration. Decades in the Making For over 40 years, Iran has laid ideological groundwork in Africa through religious missions and media operations. Qom Seminary’s African Graduates…

Political Islam and the Iranian Theocracy —  A Global Challenge

Political Islam and the Iranian Theocracy — A Global Challenge

Introduction Political Islam—the integration of Islamic principles and Sharia law into state governance—has shaped nations and conflicts for centuries. The Islamic Republic of Iran, established in 1979, is one of the most dominant examples of a theocratic regime with deep global ramifications. The Revolutionary Legacy of 1979 Born from anti-monarchy sentiment, the Iranian Revolution aimed…

Exploring the Intersection of Politics, Culture, and Environmental Responsibility in America

Exploring the Intersection of Politics, Culture, and Environmental Responsibility in America

As the global concern over climate change intensified—a concern that was both necessary and overdue—numerous discussions emerged across various regions including the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia such as China, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran. While many countries expressed support for environmental initiatives, some, paradoxically, contributed further to the problem. This introduction sets…

Red Sea, Hormuz, and Mandeb: How Iran’s Agenda Disrupts Global Trade

Red Sea, Hormuz, and Mandeb: How Iran’s Agenda Disrupts Global Trade

Introduction Beyond ideological and military pursuits, Iran’s geopolitical strategies pose significant threats to global trade. Its activities in key maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Red Sea are disrupting international shipping and energy supplies. Strait of Hormuz: A Bottleneck for Global Oil Located between Iran and the UAE, the…

From the Middle East to Africa: Iran’s Expanding Footprint

From the Middle East to Africa: Iran’s Expanding Footprint

Introduction With mounting resistance and setbacks in the Middle East, Iran is increasingly turning its attention to Africa. Leveraging religious indoctrination, media outreach, and strategic investments, the Islamic Republic is seeking to spread its revolutionary ideology across a new continent. Why Africa? Africa presents a fertile ground for Iran’s ambitions. The continent’s political instability, poverty,…

Political Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran: A Middle Eastern Power Shift

Political Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran: A Middle Eastern Power Shift

Introduction Political Islam, also known as Islamism, refers to the application of Islamic principles, Sharia law, and values in political systems and governance. One of the most prominent embodiments of political Islam is the Islamic Republic of Iran, established in 1979. Since then, Iran has used its ideological model to influence the political dynamics of…

Exploring the Intersection of Politics, Culture, and Environmental Responsibility in America

Exploring the Intersection of Politics, Culture, and Environmental Responsibility in America

As the global concern over climate change intensified—a concern that was both necessary and overdue—numerous discussions emerged across various regions including the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia such as China, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran. While many countries expressed support for environmental initiatives, some, paradoxically, contributed further to the problem. This introduction sets…

Part II – Why the west and America as the leader of democracy should worry.

Part II – Why the west and America as the leader of democracy should worry.

Part two; Marxism, Nazism and Islamism Extreme ideologies, thought processes, or actions often deviate from their original intended roles, morphing into morally compromised entities that stray from their foundational principles. This pattern is evident in three dominant ideologies that initially presented themselves as beacons of morality and saviors yet were inherently built on notions of…