Articles by John P. Ruehl
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How Corporations Are Fueling Geopolitical Tensions and Global Conflicts in the 21st Century
John P. Ruehl | Independent Media Institute – TRANSCEND Media Service,
24 Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024 – Multinational corporations with global reach are increasingly getting entangled in conflicts and geopolitical rivalries by supporting multiple sides. As the U.S.-led global order faces challenges, their influence as transnational actors will only increase.
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Houthis Emerge as Latest Threat to U.S. Control Over Global Shipping
John P. Ruehl | Globetrotter – TRANSCEND Media Service,
29 Jan 2024
On 30 Dec 2023, a ship owned by Maersk Line came under missile attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, announced it was suspending operations in the sea indefinitely, joining major Western shipping and energy companies going away from the region.
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A Brief Neocolonial History of the Five UN Security Council Permanent Members
John P. Ruehl | Globetrotter – TRANSCEND Media Service,
7 Aug 2023
1 Aug 2023 – Understanding the actions and justifications behind territorial colonial behavior by the UN Security Council since 1945.
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How Europe Has Navigated Its Energy Crises
John P. Ruehl | Globetrotter – TRANSCEND Media Service,
31 Oct 2022
24 Oct 2022 – A multifaceted response from Europe has so far prevented its energy woes from creating widespread social and economic destabilization. But with winter approaching, the crisis is far from over and risks are getting worse.
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Iranian and Turkish Moves to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization Raise Its Profile
John P. Ruehl | Globetrotter – TRANSCEND Media Service,
10 Oct 2022
7 Out 2022 – While far from being an alliance, the SCO is increasingly utilized for managing Eurasian affairs without traditional Western mechanisms and organizations.
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