Caravan Magazine

A journal of politics and culture

Year: 2022

War

55 Years After the Six-Day War: How Morocco and Saudi Arabia Helped Israel Secure a Historic Victory

The Six-Day War, which erupted on June 5, 1967, remains one of the most significant military conflicts in the history of the Middle East. Despite its brevity, lasting only six days, the war reshaped the region and has had lasting…

Henry Kissinger: Leadership in the Age of Disruption

Henry Kissinger, the 98-year-old former U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has long been a controversial figure in global politics. Known for his complex diplomatic strategies and bold decisions during his tenure under President Richard Nixon, Kissinger’s…

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Turkey’s NATO Gamble: A Strategic Push for Security Concerns

Turkey is using the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine as leverage to reshape NATO’s internal dynamics. In a surprising move, Ankara has thrown a wrench into Sweden and Finland’s expected swift accession to the alliance, shaking up the strategic calculus…

Nicole Brown Simpson’s Sisters Share Mixed Emotions Over O.J. Simpson’s Death

For nearly three decades, the name Nicole Brown Simpson has been synonymous with one of the most infamous murder cases in American history. Now, with the passing of O.J. Simpson, her sisters—Denise Brown, Dominique Brown, and Tanya Brown—are speaking out…

Proton’s CEO Andy Yen: From Fighting Dictatorships to Taking on Big Tech

Andy Yen stands at a panoramic window in Proton’s headquarters in Switzerland, gazing at the gray clouds shrouding the Alps. Though the view isn’t clear today, Yen seems unbothered, choosing instead to point out the nearby wristwatch companies and dairy…

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Economic Uncertainty Is Worrying Investors

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has emerged as the front-runner in the Philippines’ presidential race, securing a commanding lead in the May 9 elections. His success has, in part, been driven by a carefully crafted narrative that presents his father’s authoritarian…

Starbucks Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged Retaliation Against Union Activists

Starbucks Corp. is facing escalating legal action after U.S. labor officials accused the company of retaliating against employees involved in union organizing efforts. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a motion in federal court demanding that the coffee…

Elon Musk Takes the Lead as Twitter’s Largest Shareholder

Elon Musk has officially become Twitter’s largest shareholder, acquiring a 9.2% stake in the company, valued at approximately $2.89 billion, based on recent market close figures. This move follows Musk’s provocative questions to his massive Twitter following about the platform’s…

Trump’s Touted Coronavirus Website Still in Development Stage

A coronavirus testing website praised by U.S. President Donald Trump is still in its early stages of development and will launch initially in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting Monday. The site, which Trump mentioned during a Friday press briefing,…

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Ukraine and a Guide to Avoiding World War III

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has exposed cracks in Moscow’s military strategy, with reports of poor logistics and low troop morale surfacing within days. While Russia’s missteps have provided European nations with an opportunity to increase lethal assistance to Ukraine,…

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The Danger of Civil War Rhetoric: Addressing Political Violence Without Fear-Mongering

A year after the January 6th insurrection, the specter of catastrophic political violence looms over the United States. Headlines foretell a second civil war, conjuring images of the 1860s, while experts and commentators warn of a country on the brink….

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When Software Bugs Go Nuclear: Testing a Digital Arsenal

Imagine this: the next major ransomware attack on U.S. soil doesn’t just lock up your computer—it involves a nuclear weapon. While this might sound like a sci-fi thriller, it underscores the growing risks as the U.S. nuclear arsenal integrates more…