Analysis

The signing of the Wadi Araba Peace Treaty in 1994 between Jordan and Israel marked a historic moment that appeared to promise stability in a turbulent region. The treaty, which made Jordan the second Arab country to establish official ties with Israel, resolved border and water disputes and …

As Voltaire noted, “History is replete with the sound of silken slippers (the US being the dominant strategic and economic power) going downstairs and wooden shoes (the rise of the rest) coming up.” The stage looks set for a new competition for power between the United States and …

Russia is redefining its strategy in Southeast Asia with renewed attention to energy cooperation, technology transfer, and multilateral cooperation. The adoption of new engagement protocols in 2025 is an expression of Russia’s desire to boost its influence in Southeast Asia through partnerships that resonate with the region’s evolving …

On May 13, 2025, in a surprise announcement during his first post-inauguration Gulf tour, President Donald Trump declared that he will be “ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness.” The venue — the Saudi–U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh — …

In the world of politics, there is always that seductive lie: “Security comes from the barrel of a gun.” It’s a lie that Benjamin Netanyahu has peddled for years under the guise of “defending Israel’s existence.” But perhaps the turning point in this game is today—when Netanyahu, Israel’s …

In December 2024, history recorded the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria when Russian support should have been at its peak. Over the past three years, Moscow confidently implemented a new strategy in Syria by replacing regular troops with the Wagner Group and securing influence through …

As China and the European Union (EU) mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the global geopolitical landscape presents both a challenge and an opportunity for a deeper, more meaningful partnership between the two. Recent gestures of goodwill from both sides suggest a thaw in what has, …

As tensions persist between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, and the broader regional balance sees an assertive China building its influence, an unlikely opportunity emerges: Russia, traditionally a behind-the-scenes actor in South Asia, could step forward to mediate a lasting resolution. If successful, such mediation would not only …

At least half of the people in the United States are taken aback by the spineless love fest that Donald Trump is having with Russia’s despotic President Vladimir Putin. But it is high time to project the path of world events forward a bit. Let’s recall the time when …