The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has raised serious alarm over a sharp escalation in hostilities along the Blue Line, the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel. UNIFIL documented seven Israeli air raids and over 120 artillery strikes targeting Lebanon, alongside more than 120 projectiles launched from Lebanese territory into Israel. These military actions represent a significant breach of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which seeks to maintain peace and stability in the region. The intensified fighting threatens civilians on both sides of the border, amplifying risks of broader conflict between Lebanese groups and Israel. UNIFIL’s peacekeeping... [Continue Reading]
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]