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US and Israel Launch Surprise Attack on Iran

US and Israel Launch Surprise Attack on Iran: A War for Regime Change

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a surprise military attack on Iran, shattering any pretense of peaceful negotiations. The assault came at a time when Washington claimed to be engaged in peace talks with Tehran—a modus operandi reminiscent of the 12-day war in June 2025, when similar negotiations served as cover […]

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Are Somalis Black

Why Many Somali Americans Don’t See Themselves as “Black”

Somali Americans occupy a uniquely complex position in the U.S. racial landscape. They are racialized as Black but many of them resist identifying as such.

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Trump’s “Garbage” Remarks

Deconstructing Trump’s “Garbage” Remarks and Their Strategic Resonance

The remarks made by US President Donald Trump, describing Somali Americans and Representative Ilhan Omar as “garbage,” go far beyond a simple inflammatory statement.

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The 12-Day War to destroy Iran and reshape the Middle East

Broken Trust: The 12-Day War and the Death of Diplomacy

The recent 12-day war on Iran did not erupt in a vacuum. It was the culmination of years of shadow war, nuclear brinksmanship, and shifting regional alliances.

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Single Somalia Policy

The “Single Somalia” Paradox

A Shifting Policy Landscape For decades, the United States has upheld a clear position on Somalia’s territorial integrity. Washington recognizes the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in Mogadishu as the country’s sole sovereign authority, a stance widely known as the “Single Somalia” policy. Yet the recent introduction of the Somaliland Partnership Bill in the U.S. […]

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Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States

Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States. Mr. Biden has been sworn in at the Inauguration Day ceremony in Washington DC. Kamala Harris, the first African-American woman ever to be sworn in as vice president, was also sworn in. Biden defeated on November 3 Donald Trump, who had been president […]

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US military killed 3 al-Shabab militants

The U.S. military says three al-Shabab militants have been killed in an airstrike near the town of Jamame. The United States has said it carried out two airstrikes that killed members. The United States has said a preliminary assessment shows no civilian casualties. Al-Shabaab media outlets claimed that one of the dead was a traditional […]

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