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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 …

Ursula Vonk As Israel and Iran inch closer to war, the specter of nuclear conflict looms ever larger. Even if Iran remains non-nuclear, a conventional war could still escalate to a point where Israel considers deploying its nuclear arsenal. This is a sobering reality often overlooked in discussions …

Ameera Sami Economic sanctions have long been touted as a peaceful alternative to military intervention, a tool that allows nations to apply pressure on rogue states without firing a single shot. From curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions to addressing human rights violations in Myanmar, sanctions are often viewed as …

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 …

It has been a year since the announcement of the enlargement of the now-recognized BRICS Plus, which saw Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates all adhered to the group, collectively representing over 30 percent of the global GDP and nearly half of the world’s …

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 …

Crude oil has long been regarded as the lifeblood of the global economy, with its price fluctuations having profound effects on industries, nations, and consumers worldwide. Given its centrality to economic activity, any geopolitical instability, particularly in the Middle East, can lead to significant volatility in crude oil …

Netanyahu knows that there is no modern world. In the Middle East there is only the continuation of the ancient. Despite technology, humankind has not morally progressed, even as Israel has to survive. October 7th a year ago changed Israeli calculations in ways that are still being revealed. …

Eng. Salee Al Batayneh Can you imagine that after a century of the Jordanian state’s existence, we still lack a modern, efficient railway network connecting our cities or even a metro system within the capital and major urban centers? Public transportation, an issue that affects every segment of …