Q&A: Iran Agrees to Enrichment Outside its Territory
This analysis explores the strategic shift behind Iran's decision to sign a uranium exchange agreement with Turkey and Brazil. It highlights how the United States utilized these two nations to mitigate mounting European and Israeli pressure for immediate sanctions or military action, effectively securing more time for the Iranian regime.
Answer to Questions: The Social System, The Introduction, The Concepts, and The Institutions of the Khilafah
This series of answers clarifies specific jurisprudential and historical points found in the books of Hizb ut-Tahrir, ranging from the legal status of the dowry in marriage contracts to the distinction between prohibited burning and permissible cauterization. It also explores the linguistic nuances of Hajj terminology and provides historical context regarding the distribution of inheritance during the early Khilafah.
Speech of the Esteemed World Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, Ata bin Khalil Abu Al-Rashtah (May Allah Protect Him), to the Propagating Da'iyat Sisters at the Indonesia Conference
Addressing the Propagating *Da'iyat* Sisters in Indonesia, the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir outlined four crucial directives for their work. These included upholding the obligation of calling to Islam comprehensively, striving actively for the establishment of the *Khilafah* Rashida, and spreading the culture of Islamic *Izzah*. He specifically urged them to stand firm against deceptive campaigns promoted by the *Kuffar* that target the Muslim woman and family, asserting the honored status Islam grants to women.
Answer to a Question: The Coup against Bakiyev and the Russo-American Conflict in Kyrgyzstan
Russia orchestrated the 2010 coup in Kyrgyzstan to remove Kurmanbek Bakiyev after he crossed "red lines" by pursuing secret military cooperation with the United States. Although the Manas Air Base remained operational, the move to establish new American training centers threatened Russian regional influence, prompting a swift intervention to restore a pro-Russian status quo.
Answer to a Question: How Did Russia Turn Against Bakiyev After Bringing Him to Power?
Russia orchestrated the 2010 overthrow of Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Kyrgyzstan after he crossed a "red line" by pursuing secret security cooperation with the United States. While Russia tolerated the US Manas Air Base for logistics related to Afghanistan, the prospect of an American-led special forces training center signaled an expansion of US influence that Russia found intolerable.
Answer to a Question: How will the US-Russian struggle for influence over Ukraine be in the coming period?
The 2010 victory of Viktor Yanukovych in Ukraine marks a tactical shift in the geopolitical landscape, yet the narrow margin of his win indicates that the pro-Western movement still holds significant weight. Consequently, Ukraine remains a critical arena where the US, Russia, and the EU will continue their intense struggle for influence over energy routes and strategic security.
Answer to a Question: The Niger Coup and International Conflict
This analysis explores the 2010 military coup in Niger that deposed President Mamadou Tandja, framing it as a manifestation of international competition between France and the United States. It highlights the strategic importance of Niger’s uranium resources and how global powers vie for influence in former colonial territories throughout the Muslim world.
Answer to a Question: America's Announcement of its Plan to Sell Weapons to Taiwan
The U.S. decision to sell $6.4 billion in arms to Taiwan serves as a calculated political maneuver to pressure China on economic issues like currency valuation and trade. Despite the cooling of relations, the move aims to preoccupy China with regional tensions while asserting continued American global influence amidst its domestic financial challenges.
Answer to a Question: Tension Between the SPLM and the National Congress Party
The recurring tension between Sudan's ruling partners is a calculated maneuver managed by the US to facilitate the eventual secession of the South. By maintaining a public atmosphere of discord, both parties aim to avoid responsibility for the division while strategically paving the way for the birth of a new state.
Answer to a Question: The Next President of Egypt after Hosni Mubarak
This analysis explores the succession prospects in Egypt following Hosni Mubarak, identifying Gamal Mubarak as the primary candidate backed by US interests. It also examines the role of Ayman Nour as a figure supported by European powers, particularly Britain, amidst the shifting landscape of international influence in the region.
Answer to a Question: What is Happening in Yemen?
This analysis clarifies that the conflict in Yemen is an international power struggle between the US and the UK played out through local proxies. It explains how global powers manipulate internal factions, such as the Houthis and Southern politicians, to secure geopolitical interests and challenge established colonial influences in the region.
Answer to a Question: Regarding the Reality of American Missile Defense Plans
This answer clarifies the reality behind the Obama administration's 2009 decision to modify American missile defense plans in Europe, explaining that it was not an abandonment but a transition to a more advanced and mobile system. It further examines the strategic implications for US-Russia relations and assesses the state of American global hegemony in light of regional conflicts and the global economic crisis.