US Support For Israel: Shifting Priorities In A Rapidly Changing Geopolitical Environment – OpEd
The case that the US supports Israel for its own strategic reasons has been made before, see Zunes (2002), Eisenstadt
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Author: Gerard Boyce
Gerard Boyce is an economist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Built Environment and Development Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. He writes in his personal capacity.
Articles by Gerard Boyce :
US Support For Israel: Popular Myths Versus Underlying Reasons – OpEd
Last week it was announced that US President Biden had accepted an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Bennett to visit
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In Defense Of South African Government’s Limp Foreign Policy Response To Ukrainian Conflict – OpEd
Nearly a month after Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is still coming in for sharp
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Ukrainian Crisis And Case To Abolish Nuclear Industry By Means Of Public Referenda – OpEd
Escalating tensions between Ukraine, NATO and Russia caused after Russia recognised the breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk has seen
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Potential Consequences Of The Standoff In Ukraine For Africa – OpEd
Ongoing events in Ukraine and anxiety over whether Russia will invade its smaller neighbour continued to dominate global news headlines
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An Alternative To One Or Two-State Solution As Basis For Peace In Palestine – OpEd
Barely a week into the new year and the faint hopes that optimists might have harboured for meaningful progress to
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Why The Taliban’s Victory Represents A Victory For Long-Term US Geopolitical Interests – OpEd
At first glance, the Taliban’s victory over the Afghan government after the US withdrew its troops from the country represents
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The Ethnic Elephant In The Room – OpEd
Now that the embers of the fires that destroyed buildings and property across parts of South Africa during last month’s
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Reconciliation Through Referendum: Potential Societal Benefits Of Popular Referendum(s) On Nuclear Power In US – OpEd
Reports of the deep internal divisions that wrack the world’s sole remaining superpower ensure that the upcoming US presidential election
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Why UAE’s Establishing Diplomatic Ties With Israel Could Portend Increased Regional Tensions – Analysis
In a move that caught many analysts and regional observers by surprise, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced last week
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