World Affairs
Diplomacy, conflict, democracy, human rights and relations between countries.
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Cleveland’s Beacon of Hope: Building a Future Together with Refugees
Ohio’s unwavering commitment to welcoming refugees, particularly evident in the vibrant community of Cleveland, illuminates a path of compassion, diversity, and shared prosperity that underscores the state’s foundational values. In the tapestry of America’s response to…
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China’s Military Purge: A Glimpse into Beijing’s Strategy
The Purge: More Than Meets the Eye As 2023 wrapped up, China’s latest move was a significant military purge, removing nine top generals from its National People’s Congress. This isn’t a new play in the Chinese…
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Adnan Zai Discusses the Beachwood Jewish Community in the Face of Crisis
Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Adnan Zai of Beachwood Ohio, an individual with unique insights into the ongoing challenges in Israel. The troubles in this region, steeped in a tapestry of historical,…
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Adnan Zai Discusses the Middle East Peace Deal
Adnan Zai, Advisor to Berkeley Capital Beachwood, always has his eyes on the international news. Recently he sat down to discuss the progress currently being made on a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Having…
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Behind the Veil: Adnan Zai Discusses the Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Tragic Death
Adnan Zai, Advisor to Berkeley Capital Beachwood, sat down recently to discuss the somber anniversary in Iran, where thousands of people are commemorating the death of Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish woman who died in police custody…
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Adnan Zai Explains the Importance of Democracy in Israel
Adnan Zai, Advisor to Berkeley Capital Beachwood, recently sat down to talk to us about the state of democracy in Israel, and the protests that are currently going on there. As a man who has traveled…
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The Mysterious Plane Crash and the Death of Yevgeny Prigozhin: What It Means for Russia’s Role in the World
The world was shocked when news broke out that Russian oligarch and leader of the Wagner private military company, Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin, died in a mysterious plane crash on August 23, 2023. Prigozhin, who was once…
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Adnan Zai Explains Argentina’s Recent Primary and Its Global Impact
Adnan Zai, Advisor to Berkeley Capital Beachwood, has lived on three continents, and understands the importance of foreign policy and how one seemingly innocuous event in a corner of the world can send out ripples around…
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Ukraine Hits Their Mark
Ten months have gone by since Russia declared war on Ukraine in what Vladimir Putin thought would be a four or five day struggle. He certainly did not count on the tenacity of President Vlodoymyr Zelenskyy…
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Taliban Tightens Chokehold on Women
If the news out of Afghanistan was bad last week, when the Taliban disallowed women from going to university for alleged dress code violations, this week’s maneuvers are even more disturbing. The Taliban has now made…
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A Win in Iran’s Battle for Human Rights
Iranian Attorney General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri announced last week that the Guidance Patrol, Iran’s so–called Morality Police, will be suspended. This is excellent news for all the Iranian demonstrators, especially young women, who have taken up…
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United in Support of Ukraine
Although many NATO officials are cautiously optimistic about the way they are handling the war on Ukraine, it is a continuous balancing act between taking care of the innocent citizens of Ukraine and avoiding entering an…