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US presidential election 2024: Striking the right balance will be essential
As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the contest between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump is highly charged. Polls show both candidates with close vote shares, and the success of each campaign will depend on effectively galvanising their support base, convincing undecided voters and winning swing states....
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With Biden stepping down, will Harris win the White House for the Democrats?
Joe Biden has finally agreed to withdraw from the US presidential race following a backlash from campaign donors after his poor showing on the CNN Presidential Debate on 27 June and intense pressure from colleagues. Vice President Kamala Harris now appears to have enough endorsements to accept the nomination...
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Will illegal immigrants be Trump's gateway back to the White House?
US media outlets report routinely on the journey of undocumented immigrants which use the services of shady yet sophisticated networks to reach America and start working illegally. Roughly 2.5 million people entered the US illegally last year via clandestine routes. Such occurrences are now commonplace and are a source...
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Power plays and shadows: The pro-Israel lobby and the Epstein case
In the realm of politics, blackmail and lobbying can intersect, prompting serious contemplation about the ethical bedrock of power dynamics. Both entail the tactical deployment of influence. However, their methodologies are markedly distinct. Often, lines are crossed, and the power of lobbying is not only driven by financial power...
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Hunter Biden's legal woes: looming troubles for Joe Biden's re-election bid?
As the November 2024 presidential election looms, the United States’ political climate is charged with tension, spotlighting issues far beyond day-to-day concerns. The legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump are poised to influence the election’s destiny, with the US Supreme Court holding significant sway over his prospects. President Joe...
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The pro-Israel lobbies and the Israel-Palestine conundrum
As Israel expands its war against the Palestinians in Gaza, the unconditional support of the US for the occupation state continues unabated. Most recently, the White House reiterated its support by stating, “We did not draw red lines for Israel.” Washington’s initial reactions were framed within the context of Israel’s...
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US-China rivalry stirs ghosts from the past
The Indo-Pacific region presents a rich tapestry of the US administration’s current thinking and manoeuvres within a complex global picture. The longstanding tension between China and Taiwan has been pervasive, as has the resolute stance taken by the US in defending Taiwan’s position and countering China’s expansionism. The US...
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The Trump effect and the US Establishment's response is a warning for all Americans
Following his 2020 US presidential election defeat, a new chapter has unfolded for Donald Trump as the former president finds himself embroiled in multiple investigations and legal challenges. Notably, he faces the unprecedented scenario of a former US president facing criminal charges. The investigations cover a range of allegations,...