defense
Moving through the ranks of military activity including infrastructure, wars, our commander in chief and the nucleur arms race.
The Ceasefire Everyone’s Talking About, And Why No One Believes It
*I was scrolling through the news at 4:17 AM when I saw the headline. “Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran.” I blinked. Re-read it. Then laughed out loud. Not because peace isn’t welcome but because no one really believes it’s real.
By Bevy Osuos10 months ago in The Swamp
What If World War III Began Between Iran and the U.S.?
In the realm of geopolitics, few scenarios send chills down the spine like the thought of World War III. Over the decades, tensions between Iran and the United States have simmered, boiled, and occasionally erupted into violent confrontations. But what if one of those flare-ups escalated beyond control—igniting a global conflict of unimaginable scale? What if World War III started not in Europe or East Asia, but in the Middle East—between Iran and the U.S.?
By Zaheer Uddin Babar10 months ago in The Swamp
Is This Our Last Summer?. Content Warning.
The other day, I had a dream. I was sitting on some stairs outside, and a huge missile flew above my head and continued forward. A few moments later, a missile was fired in response from the opposite direction. I felt every emotion as if it was real life - war is here, I have to mentally prepare. I fully accepted defeat. I accepted that this is it.
By Scarlett R. 🍁10 months ago in The Swamp
The Fear That Shapes Us
“In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell e World on Edge It begins in silence. A mother turns off the news and looks at her child differently. A father locks the door, not from robbers, but from headlines. An elderly man walks past a newspaper stand and mutters, “They’re lying again.”
By Riaz Gillani Exclusive10 months ago in The Swamp
New Leader with New Plans for Africa: Ibrahim Traoré
In the heart of West Africa, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum — not through riots or hashtags, but through the determined will of a 36-year-old military captain turned head of state: Ibrahim Traoré, the interim president of Burkina Faso. At an age when most world leaders are barely entering politics, Traoré has emerged as a powerful symbol of sovereignty, anti-colonialism, and youth-driven change. His refusal to accept a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), his unapologetically skeptical stance toward Western involvement in Africa, and his fierce commitment to African independence have made him not only a hero to many Africans but a subject of concern in Western diplomatic circles. But what makes Ibrahim Traoré so fearless — and why is he capturing the imagination of an entire continent?
By Keramatullah Wardak10 months ago in The Swamp
Oil price jumps after US strikes Iran
"A Deep Dive into Global Energy Markets": "Oil Price Jumps After US Strikes Iran" In a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, the price of crude oil spiked following a series of military strikes carried out by the United States against Iranian targets. The escalation of tensions between two of the world's most influential oil-producing nations has led to uncertainty in the energy sector, with far-reaching implications for both oil prices and the broader geopolitical landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS10 months ago in The Swamp
US–Iran Standoff: Can Diplomacy Prevail?
The smell of fresh bread lingered in the Tehran air as Roya stepped out of the bakery, her young son tugging on her scarf and asking if America was going to bomb them. She paused, unsure of how to answer. Thousands of miles away in Washington D.C., Daniel, a U.S. Navy veteran, sipped his coffee as he read headlines warning of a possible escalation in the Persian Gulf. He shook his head and muttered, “Not again.”
By From Dust to Stars10 months ago in The Swamp
Making Media Literacy Fun
When I first was introduced to the concept of media literacy, it was by reviewing an article written by the KKK. I was in junior college and one of the guest lecturers for that day had come in with two separate articles. No details about the articles were given, just the plane text on the background of the website they had been presented on. The lecturer then asked us what was wrong with these two examples.
By Minte Stara10 months ago in The Swamp
The Lie of Light.. Content Warning.
I had forgotten about this one until recently. Lately, I’ve been thinking about everything going on in the world. Politics is full of promises—“we’ll fix this, we’ll change that”—but nothing ever really shifts. Not because it was built this way from the start, but because over time, the corrupt added layer after layer to a broken system. And the ones who could’ve stopped it? They stood by in silence, letting it happen—because money filled their pockets and dulled their conscience. That’s why I’ve chosen to raise my voice, loud and clear, for everyone tired of what this world has become.
By Jasper Blackwood10 months ago in The Swamp
