Americas

Russia’s narrative of a ‘direct confrontation’ with US could be a ‘good way to lay ground work’ for talks between Trump and Putin, says Simon Schlegel, senior Ukraine analyst at the International Crisis Group ‘We live in the times of new Cold War, which is quickly turning into …

Russia reacted strongly on Wednesday to the Biden administration’s significant policy reversal in approving the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, charging the US of fueling the fire by “fully committing to prolonging the Ukraine conflict.” The outgoing US administration remains fully committed to extending the Ukraine conflict, …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh As Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House looms, the world braces for the unpredictable, the audacious, and the unsettling. For many global leaders, particularly in the Arab world, his re-election is a harbinger of chaos and coercion, not just for policy but …

It doesn’t matter how many long-range missiles we give to Ukraine. Those alone will not change any dynamic on the battlefield—any more than the previous entry of Western tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery pieces, air defense weapons, HIMARS systems, or even the vaunted F16s. The war is lost …

America needs partners in Eurasia who can help Washington at a time when Moscow and Beijing are trying to undermine the architecture of the international system. After a decisive victory, former President Donald J. Trump is gearing up to return to the White House. As is the case …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As violent conflicts continue to shake the Middle East, a historic Arab-Islamic summit has brought forth a powerful draft resolution with a clear and unequivocal message: it is time to mobilise global support to freeze Israel’s participation in the United Nations. This call for accountability …

The new White House is bound for a maximum pressure campaign against Iran and a renewed push for Saudi-Israeli normalization. By any standard of measurement, Joe Biden’s Middle East policy was a failure. A cascade of misjudgments and misapprehensions has caused the region to be dangerous and unstable. …

Donald Trump’s second term could solidify the U.S. pivot to Asia, focusing resources on countering China’s assertiveness. Prioritizing the Indo-Pacific requires downgrading European commitments, leveraging alliances like Japan and Taiwan, and strengthening the first island chain’s defenses to thwart Chinese ambitions. To Take On China, Trump Should Pivot …

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, the Horn of Africa faces new and profound challenges. The Horn views this shift with a mix of caution and urgency. Trump’s “America First” approach may profoundly impact U.S. engagement in the Horn of Africa—an already volatile region. …