Op-ed

Reina Lacllam In an election defined by dissatisfaction and the longing for change, the 2024 presidential race has brought forth a curious question: Who is the incumbent? With Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the main contenders, both campaigns are furiously trying to paint …

Megan Salina In Libya, the prospect of elections has never truly aligned with the interests of the nation’s power brokers, and it seems likely that this state of postponement will continue indefinitely. Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, the political face of one of Libya’s wealthiest business families, has recently …

Melissa Green The idea that the United States could act as an effective mediator between Hamas and Israel is, to put it bluntly, absurd. In the current political landscape, no U.S. official with decision-making power can afford to take significant action to rein in Israeli leadership. Instead, it …

Megan Hull Since the end of World War II, the United States has positioned itself as the global enforcer, tasked with deterring anti-Western powers and safeguarding its allies. This role has necessitated a military capable of engaging on multiple fronts simultaneously. Yet, since 2011, the U.S. has steadily …

  By Shehab Al-Makahleh Jordan has long been a beacon of stability in a region fraught with conflict. Under King Abdullah II’s leadership since 1999, the Hashemite Kingdom has navigated a minefield of regional and internal challenges—from economic hardships to the threat of terrorism. Yet, Jordan continues to …

Tereza Felix  As the dust settles on the latest chapter of the Gaza conflict, a broader and equally consequential shift is unfolding on the global stage. This shift is not only redefining the geopolitical landscape but also marking the end of an era dominated by Western influence. In …

Dr. Hayel Obeidat What is unfolding in Palestine today, in tandem with the tragedy in Gaza, is not just another chapter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—it is the systematic liquidation of the Palestinian cause. This is the grim culmination of over two centuries of historical events that transformed Arab …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh   The concept of U.S. maritime power was initially formulated by Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, who emphasized the necessity of strong naval forces to ensure the safety of global maritime transportation and to prevent adversaries from approaching U.S. borders. In the 20th century, especially after …

Geostrategic Media Report: 1. Introduction This report examines the recent developments in Trieste, Italy, where a secret meeting involving high-level officials from NATO, the Atlantic Council, Hungarian think tanks linked to Viktor Orbán, Trump’s entourage, Italian military and police, local municipal representatives, and the local Freemasonry was held. …