Ukraine’s abandonment of NATO aspirations after years of war with Russia reflects Western retreat, US strategic realignment, European weakness, and a familiar pattern of using and discarding allies.

Iran’s strategic islands – Abu Musa, Greater and Lesser Tunb, and Sirri – function as “unsinkable carriers” anchoring layered defenses, a role aptly demonstrated in the 2025 Shahid Mohammad Nazeri exercise, underscoring Iranian sovereignty and red‑line enforcement.

Palestine symbolizes global anti-colonial struggle, linking oppressed communities worldwide—like Minnesota’s Somali youth—through shared resistance against settler colonialism and racial injustice.

President Putin’s recent India visit underscores New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, deepening Russia ties despite US sanctions, tariffs, and pressure over Ukraine war.

UN statement marking ‘Genocide Prevention Day’ omitted Gaza and Sudan, underscoring how US-backed crimes are routinely ignored and highlighting the persistent failures of international law and global institutions.

The US “regime change” policy for Iran, since the 1953 coup to the 12-day war this year, has failed on all fronts, only bolstering Iranian unity.

Iranian media’s global reach, even noted in a recent Israeli think tank report, shows soft power that challenges Western narratives and shapes alternative discourse worldwide through multilingual networks.