Military & Security

Tereza Felix  In the 21st century, humanity continues to grapple with the chasms that divide beliefs, ideologies, political claims, and practices. These differences have transcended mere politics or economics, evolving into profound cultural disparities—a transformation astutely observed by political scientist Samuel Huntington in his seminal work, “The Clash …

Erika Larsson The recent escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel has brought the long-standing rivalry between the two nations to a boiling point. The roots of their conflict are deeply entrenched in geopolitical, ideological, and regional strategic differences. However, the latest round of hostilities, marked by targeted …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In a dramatic appearance before the US Congress, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu positioned his nation as the West’s front line of defence against the so-called “Iranian axis” or the “Resistance Axis” in the Middle East. Despite receiving 81 rounds of applause during his speech, …

Tereza Felix  The alliance between Russia, China, and Iran in Central Asia is more a marriage of convenience than a solid partnership, driven largely by their mutual opposition to the United States. As the world increasingly shifts toward multipolarity, these three powers are vying for influence in a …

Erika Larsson As tensions flare across the Middle East, the question of whether the United States is serious about withdrawing its military presence from Iraq looms large. With growing calls from within Iraq for a U.S. exit and the region heating up after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, …

Megan Salina A new and semi-official European coalition is quietly taking shape, largely unnoticed by the global media. In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a political and military alliance among five European nations—Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland—has been steadily organizing. Officially known as the Nordic …

Samantha Cooper The Middle East stands on the brink of a dangerous escalation, with recent targeted assassinations of key Iranian proxy commanders in Tehran and Beirut raising the stakes to unprecedented levels. These developments signal a shift in Israel’s strategic approach, moving away from the broader punitive measures …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The ominous drumbeats of war are resounding across the Middle East, as the specter of a regional escalation looms ever larger. Recent developments in Tel Aviv and Washington have made it increasingly evident, albeit through veiled channels, that the allied fronts of Gaza—comprising Lebanon, Iran, …

The 2024 Fortune Global 500 list, released by the US financial news outlet Fortune, underscores the rapid ascent of Chinese corporations on the global stage, with 133 Chinese companies making the list. Among these, the remarkable rise of Chinese internet and electric vehicle (EV) companies highlights their growing …