By Alexander Turner* Historical Context Egypt’s relationship with Hamas is complex and multifaceted, rooted in historical, political, and security concerns. To understand why Egypt does not maintain diplomatic relations with Hamas, it is essential to consider the broader context of Egypt’s geopolitical stance, its internal security dynamics, and its regional

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By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies In a startling turn of events at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, authorities apprehended a man carrying a bag laden with six handguns and 200 bullets, setting off a chain of speculation and intrigue about his true intentions in Malaysia. Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain’s

By The Smartencyclopedia Staff William F. Buckley Jr., a renowned television host and intellectual giant known for his influential program “Firing Line,” harbored a secret that remained concealed for decades—his covert tenure as a CIA agent. Born into a large Catholic family in 1925, Buckley’s path from military service during

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By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies  On May 12, 2024, President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a significant move by appointing Andrei Belousov, a prominent economist and former First Deputy Prime Minister, as the new Minister of Defense. This decision marks a pivotal moment in Russia’s national security landscape, reflecting

Russian Minister of Defense, Sergei Shoigu, at the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9, 2024. President Vladimir Putin of Russia replaced his minister of defense with an economist on Sunday, May 12, 2024, shaking up his national security team for the first time since his invasion of

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