The Middle Nation
Shahid BolsenA platform for sharp, uncompromising analysis of global power, economic sovereignty, and the decolonization of Muslim and Global South minds. Led by Shahid Bolsen
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 22 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 4 months ago |
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The Frame Is Wrong on Iran
What the Middle Nation indices show about Iran — and why reading this as a catastrophe produces exactly the wrong response
MIDDLE NATION · Strategic Analysis · March 6, 2026
No, This is Not the Launch of 'Greater Israel'
Two years of war have pulled the mask off Israel’s economy.
Two years of war have pulled the mask off Israel’s economy. The numbers aren’t rhetoric; they are a ledger of exhaustion. An 8.5% deficit by late 2024 after sitting near 1.5% the...
Strategic Framework for a Global Minerals Cartel (OREC)
An Organization of Rare & Essential Commodities (OREC) represents a logical evolution of resource sovereignty in an era where critical minerals have become the new oil.
An Organization of Rare & Essential Commodities (OREC) represents a lo...
Tactical Training for Speakers
Rules of Engagement
Never cede your epistemological ground.
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Shahid Bolsen, founder of Middle Nation. Global voice on Muslim sovereignty, decolonization, and the power shifts shaping our world.
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