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The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
Article explores the scale of destruction in Gaza, the humanitarian toll, and the limited response from regional actors, especially the Arab world. It reflects the urgent need for international and re... Read More...


The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
Author explores how the U.S. approach to the 2025 Iran nuclear talks—shaped by internal contradictions and strategic shortsightedness—risks alienating Arab partners, destabilizing the region, and weak... Read More...


Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Author argues that Iran’s nuclear future is shaped less by non-proliferation than by U.S.-China rivalry—positioning Tehran as both strategic player and potential flashpoint in global power politics. B... Read More...


The Eagle in the Dragon’s Trap: Beijing Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Game with Trump’s Return
The Eagle in the Dragon’s Trap: Beijing Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Game with Trump’s Return
Author argues that Trump’s second-term policies are accelerating China’s rise—enabling Beijing to expand diplomatic, economic, and technological influence while repositioning itself as a global leader... Read More...


The Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Consequences of the Kashmir Tourist Attack on Indo-Pak Relations
The Fragile Peace: Analyzing the Consequences of the Kashmir Tourist Attack on Indo-Pak Relations
The tourist attack in Kashmir has reignited Indo-Pak tensions, jeopardizing the Indus Waters Treaty and highlighting urgent climate and water security risks for both nations. By Khizra Mushtaq. (05/03... Read More...


Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT
Pahalgam: The Story of False Flag Operations and IWT
Author argues that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack is politically motivated, urging both India and Pakistan to pursue backchannel diplomacy and joint... Read More...


History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship
History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship
Poetic essay reflects on revolution, power, and identity in the Arab world—critiquing authoritarian “guardianship,” glorification of divine rule, and suppression of diversity—while urging humanity to ... Read More...


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Russia’s Anti-Colonial Rhetoric: A Tool of Statecraft in Africa
Article analyzes how Russia uses anti-colonial rhetoric to gain influence in Africa, appealing to Pan-Africanism and framing itself as a historical ally against Western imperialism. By Michael Howard.... Read More...


Ukraine: Existential Deal or Business Deal
Ukraine: Existential Deal or Business Deal
Author contrasts Ukraine’s existential struggle with historical independence movements, warning that diplomacy must respect non-negotiable survival conditions rather than treating peace as a business ... Read More...


The Collapse of Iran’s Shia Crescent, What’s Next?
The Collapse of Iran’s Shia Crescent, What’s Next?
Tracking the decline of Iran's regional influence. By Dr. Shermeen Yousif. (02/07/2025) Read More...


Reflections on Society and Governance
Reflections on Society and Governance
Author reflects on society and governance, with a focus on China. By Li Shoutao. (01/13/2025) Read More...


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Trump Has a Chance to Change the American-Iranian Relationship
Author argues that much of the conflict in the region is due to the West's unnecessary intervention and branding of Iran as America's greatest enemy, and examines America's history with Iran to show h... Read More...


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War as Genocide in Gaza: Reassessing Application of the Genocide Convention
Author examines debate whether Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. By Elliott Howes. (10/16/2024) Read More...


The Iran- Israel War: Bilateral Conflict or the Brink of World War III?
The Iran- Israel War: Bilateral Conflict or the Brink of World War III?
What is the prognosis for the Iran-Israel conflict? By Jai Kumar.(10/10/2024) Read More...


Russia Can Lose India, But China Can Lose Russia
Russia Can Lose India, But China Can Lose Russia
Author argues the more Russia leans towards China, the more the risk of ‘losing India’ becomes real. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (09/23/2024) Read More...


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Just or unjust War: An analysis of Hamas 7th October Attack
Author explores the question of whether the war in Gaza is just or unjust. By Fahad Abdullah. (06/15/2024) Read More...


Comrades to Calculated Partners: How different Strategic Cultures Endanger China Russia Relations?
Comrades to Calculated Partners: How different Strategic Cultures Endanger China Russia Relations?
What does the future hold for China-Russia relations? By Syeda Fatima Gardazi. (06/05/2024) Read More...


Iran’s Foreign Policy after President Raisi - A Short Note
Iran’s Foreign Policy after President Raisi - A Short Note
How has Iran's foreign policy be affected by the death of President Raisi? By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/30/2024) Read More...


Syria's Dilemma: From a Civil War to a Drug War
Syria's Dilemma: From a Civil War to a Drug War

President Bashar Al-Assad problematic efforts to harness illicit captagon trade should force Syria out of the Arab League. By Shahd Sharaf. (03/23/2024)

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All Quiet on the Election’s Front:  Pride and Prejudice
All Quiet on the Election’s Front: Pride and Prejudice

The fallout from Putin's power. By Lily Ong. (03/02/2024)

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Establishing Negative Peace: Lessons from the Past for Israel

Lessons can be learned from the Libyan intervention and historical experiences that can be applied to the conflict in Gaza. By Triveni Fotedar. (12/29/2023)

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Does Geopolitical Deterrence Still Explain the Development of the War in Ukraine and is it Enough for the Post-War Security of Europe?
Does Geopolitical Deterrence Still Explain the Development of the War in Ukraine and is it Enough for the Post-War Security of Europe?

Does geopolitical deterrence explain the war in Ukraine? What has the war mean for European security and NATO? By Alexander Kostyuk, PhD, DBA. (12/14/2023)

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Understanding Israel: The Story of Sderot

The town of Sderot, site of the recent attack by Hamas, has a long history of suffering. By Logan M. Williams

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Letter to the Editor: Israel’s “Friendship” with Russia was Always a Farce

Russia's uneasy reactions to Israel, in light of the Israeli-Hamas conflict. By Logan M. Williams. (11/10/2023)

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The Daunting Question: Is Israel Playing Against Itself?

Author reevaluates Israel's present military strategy. By Katarina Sikimic Martinovic. (11/07/2023)

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Palestine: The Land Deserves Peace

Author calls for a peaceful solution to be found soon in the Palestinan conflict. By yamna khajjak. (10/28/2023)

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Russia Stays Silent, Abandoning Israel in the Face of Hamas' Brutal Attack on Innocent Civilians

Russia has abandoned the “partnership” it claimed to have with Israel. By Logan M. Williams. (10/20/2023)

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Hamas Attack on China
Hamas Attack on China

Ramifications of the Hamas attack on Israel extend geopolitically around the world. By Dr. Manlio Graziano. (10/09/2023)

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The Impossible Chinese Order
The Impossible Chinese Order

Author argues that China cannot be the next hegemonic power. By Dr. Manlio Graziano. (09/27/2023)

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A Minor Issue with Global Consequences
A Minor Issue with Global Consequences

Can a Middle East deal be reached? By Dr. Alexander Loengarov. (09/27/2023)

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