Terrorism & Extremism

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Iran’s quiet mobilisation, Russia’s warnings, and Europe’s subtle preparations hint at a global system bracing for trouble Tehran says it wants to move people out of its thirsty capital. Officially, it is about drought: too little rain, too many people, and too many dry reservoirs. …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In one of the most unexpected political turns of the post-war Syrian landscape, Washington has hosted Ahmed al-Sharaa — formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Joulani — signaling what may be the beginning of a new American chapter in Damascus. The meeting, quietly held at the …

Maya Carlin USS Ford (CVN-78) represents a generational leap in the Navy’s power projection strategy. While the US Navy’s 10 Nimitz-class supercarriers have earned their reputation as true forces of power projection, the service’s newest carrier class is considered to be even more capable. Currently, the USS Gerald R. …

Dr. Cherkaoui Roudani This observation by Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations captures the profound metamorphosis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. War has not disappeared; it has evolved into a system of governance, where violence is converted into a tool of calibrated adjustment. The October 2025 ceasefire between Israel …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh This is a summary of a paper I presented during a lecture at one of the leading global research centers, outlining my perspective on the similarities and differences between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin regarding domestic and foreign policy, and …

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have surged to their highest levels in decades, following deadly cross-border clashes that have pushed both nations to the brink of prolonged confrontation. At the centre of the crisis is Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), whom Islamabad blames for …

Nicholas Oakes Madagascar has become the latest flashpoint in a growing wave of youth-driven revolts sweeping across continents. What began as protests over blackouts and water shortages quickly escalated into a generational uprising that forced President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country, a stunning collapse that underscores how …

On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump began his visit to the Middle East. This marks his second trip to the region, following his first visit in May, which took place shortly before he ordered airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. This time, Trump’s itinerary includes Israel—a long-standing ally …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that further strikes on Hamas leaders are possible, coinciding with a summit of Arab and Islamic states in Qatar. This summit aimed to show support for Qatar following an Israeli attack on the Gulf state, which was a significant escalation in military …