Genocide is now about redefining global supply lines, not just establishing a Greater Israel.

In the present Hamas-Israel war, the unity of the Arab countries is the most solid compared to previous Arab-Israel conflicts.

Israel seems to be in a big hurry to flush out all Palestinians in the Gaza Strip to the Sinai Desert in Egypt because there is the economic dimension of the Greater Israel project.

While it has not used the word 'war', the US for one appears to be on a war footing.

Some realists maintain a balance-of-power system is more stable than one with a dominant state, although this theory is today discredited.

With Barisan Nasional MPs saying they will take a backseat, Perikatan Nasional's Muhyiddin Yassin is left as the leader with the most support.

The Westminster model is based on political parties, not coalitions.

As the last day of campaigning comes to a close, it looks like either PN or PH will emerge victorious with a wafer-thin majority.

The PKR deputy president's challenge for others to declare their assets as well is pointless as asset declarations are not compulsory under the law for election candidates.

While the contest may well be among Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional, it's anyone's guess who will emerge the victor on Nov 19.

The question is, can a general election be held less than five years after the first parliamentary session and if yes, how much earlier?

While Umno has decided against officially joining the Perikatan Nasional coalition, it has not withdrawn its support for the government.