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Iran’s election to fill seats in the Majlis on March 1 will be the country’s first vote since mass demonstrations in 2022 gripped the Islamic Republic following the death of a young woman who had been detained for allegedly not following state rules on proper dress. Disputed election …

James Dorsey The Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s role in undermining the moral backbone and pillars of democracy goes far beyond Western support for Israel in Gaza. The question is no longer if, but when, the United States will support a ceasefire in the Gaza war. While the need for a …

With U.S. and European aid to Ukraine now in serious jeopardy, the Biden administration and European officials are quietly shifting their focus from supporting Ukraine’s goal of total victory over Russia to improving its position in an eventual negotiation to end the war, according to a Biden administration …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In the aftermath of the events in Gaza, it becomes imperative for us to contemplate the repercussions of what transpired and what may unfold! The Jordanian situation is not isolated from the broader context of regional issues. The pivotal question before us is: Can …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh As the world anticipates the onset of 2024, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict retains its status as a pivotal epicentre of geopolitical tensions. At this crucial juncture, the unfolding scenarios are poised to significantly impact the lives of Israelis and Palestinians in the coming year. In …

Desmond Lachman It is often said that generals fight the last war. Something similar can perhaps be said of Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve. At a time when a regional banking crisis is brewing that could precipitate a meaningful recession, the Fed continues to battle inflation even though it …

Presidential elections in Taiwan and the U.S. in 2024 could add some spice to the geopolitical battle over Taiwan. In recent years, Taiwan has become a major battleground in the great power rivalry between China and the United States. A number of factors have contributed to geopolitical tensions …

The Israel-Hamas war has led the United States to expand its military presence in the Middle East to heights rarely seen post-Iraq War. The United States military is surging its presence in the Middle East again. In the aftermath of Hamas’ shocking October 7 attack and the onset …

At least 19,453 people have been killed in Israel’s ensuing assault on the Gaza Strip and at least 52,286 people injured, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave. At least 7,600 people are missing, according to the Hamas media office. The victims are mostly children, women, …