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Mahmoud Abbas

Person · Head_of_state · Palestine · 129 dispatches indexed · last seen May 12, 2026
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Geopolitical Politics
Things are not going so well for Russia

Russia faces mounting challenges including stalled Ukraine operations, economic decline to one percent growth, diminished international influence evidenced by fewer parade attendees, and weakening control over former Soviet states like Armenia pivoting westward toward Europe.

Al Jazeera · 2d ago
Geopolitical Conflict
The Palestinian National Movement After 7 October: Assessments and Recommendations

The Palestinian national movement faced deepening fragmentation and institutional collapse before October 7, 2023, when Hamas's attack intensified an existing crisis into potential existential catastrophe, leaving Palestinians without unified strategy or viable alternatives for achieving self-determination.

Middle East Council on Global Affairs · Apr 21
Geopolitical Conflict
General Strike in Reoccupied West Bank Against Death Penalty

Palestinians in the reoccupied West Bank held a general strike to protest Israel's law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners. The UN special rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, called the law a 'shame'.

La Jornada · Apr 2
International Relations
Europe still blurs the line between support and betrayal

EU High Representative Kallas claims Europe is the Palestinian people's biggest supporter, yet the bloc has protected Israel's Gaza operations, prioritized dialogue over humanitarian aid, and backed the two-state paradigm while Palestinians face displacement and genocide.

Middle East Monitor · Apr 21