Myanmar Transnational Crime and War
Antonio Graceffo Myanmar, the Southeast Asian nation formerly known as Burma, is responsible for a highly intricate web of transnational crime.'' Myanmar, the Southeast Asian nation formerly known as Burma,…
Catholics in Israel and Gaza: a Christian community poised to disappear
By Antonio Graceffo The October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed 1,440 people, were shocking in their cruelty, eliciting an extreme response from Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu is determined to eliminate Hamas once and for all.…
There can be no doubt that Hamas committed war crimes in its surprise attack on Israel
By Antonio Graceffo “Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups flagrantly violated international law and displayed a chilling disregard for human life by committing cruel and brutal crimes, including mass summary…
BRICS Expansion Makes China’s Clout Look Enlarged But Not A Real Threat to the US
By Antonio Graceffo After the BRICS Summit in August, it was announced that the current members — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — had invited six more countries to…
Russia’s Religious Offensive in Africa
By Antonio Graceffo Vladimir Putin is strategically weaponizing the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow’s drive to expand its sphere of influence in Africa. The Kremlin’s message of promoting traditional Christianity,…
Kim and Putin Talk Satellites, Ammunition
Antonio Graceffo Russian trade with North Korea has increased because of the West’s sanctions on the two countries. A flagging economy, heavy casualties, failed military objectives, lack of equipment, and…
Loans, Minerals, Weapons, and Coups: China’s Destabilizing Role in Africa’s Coup Belt
By Antonio Graceffo In August, military officers in Gabon placed the country’s president, Ali Bongo, under house arrest. This latest coup comes just weeks after the army ousted the president…
Far-reaching implications of Pope Francis’ visit to ‘island of religious freedom’ Mongolia
By Antonio Graceffo His Holiness the Pope’s September four-day visit to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia was an inspiration to Mongolia’s tiny Catholic community, as well as proof of the religious freedom the…
From Socialism to Liberty: Argentina’s Primary Elections Reflect Ideological Shift
By Antonio Graceffo As Latin American countries lean toward socialism, the victory of right-leaning libertarian Javier Milei in the Argentinian primaries may indicate that the political landscape is shifting. Over…
Assessing the North Korea Threat
By Antonio Graceffo As the world marks the 70th anniversary of the armistice that halted fighting in the Korean War from 1950-1953, military delegations from Russia and China met with their North…