Halima Al Sayer Centuries ago, two tribes walked the earth: the Neanderthals, known for their brute strength, and Homo sapiens, physically weaker but armed with intelligence and adaptability. While Neanderthals survived through sheer force, Homo sapiens crafted tools and strategies to outsmart their environment. As conditions worsened and …
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Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In recent years, the discourse surrounding the expansionist dream of “Greater Israel” has reemerged with unsettling prominence within Israeli politics. Figures like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a key representative of Religious Zionism, are now vocal proponents of a vision that stretches well beyond the borders …
Read More »Cyberdiplomacy: Latin America’s untapped opportunity
Diplomacy has expanded beyond physical borders to include the digital realm. Cyberdiplomacy—the intersection of diplomacy and cybersecurity—is now crucial for maintaining international peace and security. While countries like Estonia have risen as global leaders in cyberdiplomacy, positioning themselves at the forefront of international cybersecurity cooperation, Latin America still …
Read More »The Double-Edged Sword in Cyber Warfare
Now technology evolves at a breakneck pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. It is lamentable that, while AI has opened an astonishing panorama of possibilities across almost every sector, it has also found its way to the cybercriminal universe to fuel new, more professional, …
Read More »The Return of Great Power Competition: U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century
Samantha Cooper The global order is witnessing a revival of great power competition in the twenty-first century, with China and the United States emerging as the main players. This change represents the shift from the US-dominated post-Cold War era of unipolarity to a more complicated and contentious international …
Read More »The Federal Reserve Kept Interest Rates Too High for Too Long: Now What?
In 2022, when the Fed realized that it had been late in addressing the inflation surge, it raised interest rates in twenty-five, fifty, or even seventy-five-basis-point increments to regain inflation control. We have to hope that when the Fed next meets on September 17-18, it realizes that it …
Read More »The Israel-Gaza War: A Test of Jordan’s Diplomacy and Security
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 …
Read More »Middle East and U.S. Maritime Power
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 …
Read More »Project 2025: Trump’s Vision—A Path to Revival or the Edge of Authoritarianism?
Theresa Pauliano The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, now a three-time presidential candidate, has injected new uncertainty into the 2024 U.S. election, dramatically altering the political landscape. As Democratic support continues to wane, Trump is experiencing a surge in momentum. Internal Democratic polling indicates that Trump is making …
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