Geopolitical Analysis

• US: "No Extension of Ceasefire" vs. Iran: Weighing Participation in Talks... China Caught Attempting to Send Dual-Use Goods to Iran [Iran at a Crossroads Over Attending 2nd Round of Talks While Rejecting the 'Table of Surrender']As the countdown begins for the expiration of the two-week ceasefire in the US-Iran war, the prospect of the second round of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, remains uncertain due to the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship. However, despite declaring they will reject any "table of surrender," Iran appears to be leaning toward participating ... 2026-04-21 추부길
• Hardliners Block Iranian Negotiation Team from Departing for Pakistan; Direct Collision Between Conservative-Reformist Factions and Military Hardliners [Ghalibaf Publicly Defends Iran-U.S. Negotiations Despite Hardliner Attacks]Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and chief negotiator, reportedly attempted to participate in ongoing negotiations with the United States in Islamabad. However, military hardliners within Iran blocked his departure to Pakistan, labeling him a "traitor." This represents a direct confrontation between realistic pragmatists and dogmatic hardliners.... 2026-04-21 추부길
• Iran Plays Brinkmanship and Double Game, While Unwavering U.S. Seizes Another Iranian Vessel [Trump Announces Dispatch of Negotiation Team to Pakistan; Iran Suspects a "U.S. Trap"]With only two days remaining before the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires, President Trump has announced a second round of negotiations in Islamabad. However, Iran is refusing to confirm its participation, expressing deep suspicion regarding U.S. intentions. In short, while Iran is attempting to pressure the U.S. by speaking with two voices&m... 2026-04-20 김정희
• Trump Convenes Iran Situation Room... D-3, At the Crossroads of 'Fire' or 'Deal' Subheadings Iran Attacks 2 Vessels in Hormuz; Trump Calls White House Situation Room MeetingWith only three days remaining until the expiration of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Iran has abruptly re-blocked the Strait of Hormuz and resumed attacks on civilian vessels. In response, President Donald Trump urgently convened a White House Iran Situation Room meeting to coordinate a response. Amidst these tensions, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Ger... 2026-04-20 추부길
• Iranian Hardliners' Sudden Shift: "U.S.-Iran Deal on Brink of Collapse"—Can They Withstand Trump’s Fury? Chaos in Hormuz: Iran Declares Re-control of the StraitIn a dramatic reversal within just 24 hours, Iran has rescinded its declaration to open the Strait of Hormuz and resumed full control over the waterway. This immediate countermeasure followed the U.S. announcement that it would maintain its blockade on Iran-affiliated vessels, reigniting tensions that threaten to unsettle global energy markets.The resurgence of "last-stand" hardliners over ne... 2026-04-19 추부길
• Iran Declares "Full Reopening" of Hormuz; Trump Maintains Blockade Until New Nuclear Deal [Trump: "Iran Agreed Never to Block the Strait of Hormuz Again"]The crisis in Iran is shifting rapidly. Iran has declared the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump stated, “While the reopening is appreciated, the U.S. blockade will remain in place until a nuclear deal is reached,” signaling continued pressure on Tehran. Iran’s sudden shift in posture appears to be driven by a sense of c... 2026-04-18 추부길
• Ukraine Realizes ‘Human-Free Robotic Combat’… Putin Pushed into a Corner [Unmanned Frontline: Robots Capture Positions Without Infantry]The Ukrainian military has achieved a fundamental shift in the paradigm of warfare by successfully capturing Russian positions and securing surrenders using only ground robots and drones, without deploying a single infantryman—a first in military history. Conversely, Russia is facing a triple crisis: the exhaustion of military assets due to the protracted war, economic limitatio... 2026-04-18 추부길
• Trump to Hold Second Round of Negotiations with Iran This Weekend: "May Visit Islamabad Personally if Deal is Reached" [Trump: "If an Agreement is Reached in Islamabad, I Will Go"]The final showdown for peace in the Middle East has arrived. U.S. President Donald Trump announced his willingness to personally visit Islamabad, Pakistan, should a nuclear deal with Iran be finalized there. Simultaneously, the U.S. issued a stern warning that it is prepared to resume combat with "unprecedented force" if Tehran rejects the negotiations. Observers note that Iran is virtu... 2026-04-17 추부길
• 잃어버린 국가정체성을 찾아서(2) 자유민주가치관과 보수주의 그렇다면 우리가 회복하고 지켜야 할 국가정체성은 무엇인가. 촛불혁명의 휘몰아치는 거세(巨勢) 앞에 대한민국의 보수세력은 속수무책으로 무너졌다. 이는 한국의 보수주의자들이 확고한 가치 중심의 보수주의 신념에 기반 한 개인들이 아닌 산업화와 기회주의로 세력화된 기득권 웰빙 집단이었기 때문이다. 일각에서는 ‘보수’라는 용... 2018-07-27 조평세
• [특별연재: 사미즈다트 코리아(1)] 사미즈다트 코리아의 발간 의미 올해 7월 17일 제헌절과 8월 15일 광복절은, 한반도에 처음으로 헌법이 제정되고 근대공화국이 수립된 지 70년이 되는 매우 뜻깊은 날입니다. 70년 전까지 우리는 왕조와 식민지 치하에서 조선의 “백성”으로 살다가 1948년 처음으로 개개인이 자유와 인권과 책임을 누리는 자유민주공화국의 “국민”이 된 것입니다. 그런데도 현 정부는 물론,... 2018-07-25 조평세