Middle East

Harley Lippman The United States must continually prevent BRICS+ from coalescing into a geopolitical competitor. To counter American financial dominance, the recently expanded BRICS+ group has explored potential means of de-dollarization. This would entail reducing the number of transactions made in dollars by lending in local currencies to …

John Hoffman The Hamas attacks should produce a fundamental reconsideration of the U.S. Middle East position, not doubling down on failed policies. The eruption of war between Israel and Hamas delivered a major blow to U.S. Middle East policy. Just days before the war began, White House National …

Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In times of crisis and hostility, unity within the nation becomes paramount. Jordan, situated in a volatile region, is facing rapid and profound transformations that have repercussions on its geopolitical landscape. Amidst the tumultuous international and regional climate, maintaining a cohesive internal front is pivotal …

Mordechai Chaziza Beijing’s relative absence in the Israel-Hamas conflict may stymie its ambitions in the region. China’s efforts to position itself as a mediator in Middle East conflicts are now open to doubt. Particularly open to scrutiny is Beijing’s lack of concrete actions following the Israel-Hamas conflict is …

It is now time to study how BRI spreads its tentacles; how a magnanimous octopus of global trade emerges, and how dozens of connecting and emerging nations uplift, up-skill, and re-skill their national SME base and mobilize solid entrepreneurial economies, the power hidden entrepreneurial economies. Where was China a …

Israel needs an exit strategy, if past experiences in Lebanon and Gaza gave any lessons, writes M.K. Bhadrakumar, Indian Ambassador and prominent international observer. One, the Biden Administration will be seen as backing Israel to the hilt by way of meeting its security needs but Washington will not be …

There was a time when attacking civilians was considered a war crime.  It quickly disappeared from thought in WW2 when bombing began to flatten cities; the rationale being that civilians assisted in the war effort through working in manufacturing, or doing other men’s jobs, to free them to …

The world is rapidly entering an era of “revenge”. Two main vectors converge: from the East and South. On the one hand, Asian powers – China, India, Russia – are striving to take a strong position in the World Order. On the other hand, a diverse group of …

The Turkish president has adopted a transactional policy with the West. Washington should respond in kind. Since the conclusion of Turkey’s presidential elections in May, much analysis has rightly focused on the implications of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s third term from both domestic and foreign policy perspectives. In …