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The Emerging Storm in Northern Syria: Seeds of a New Conflict and the Geopolitical Ramifications

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As I have stated repeatedly in television interviews and op-eds published in various newspapers a…
South Korea’s Coup That Wasn’t

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol initiated martial law on Tuesday of this week, claiming that North Korean sympathiz…
The Return of Syria’s Rebels: Neither Unexpected Nor Final

The survival of the Assad regime now depends on coordination and mutual understanding between Iran, Russia, and Turkey. …
7 weeks until Trump: Russia and Ukraine fight for advantage before peace talks are imposed

There may be only seven weeks left for meaningful fighting in Russia’s war on Ukraine, and both sides are gritting their…
Nuclear Escalation Doctrine – What America and Russia’s “Firebreaks” Mean for Israel’s Security

As Israel edges closer to decisions about preemptive strikes on Iran, it must navigate an increasingly complex global se…
Trump’s Second Term and the Middle East: A Forecast of Challenges and Opportunities

On November 6, 2024, Donald Trump secured victory in Wisconsin, surpassing the required 270 electoral votes, confirming …
The Politicization of Human Rights Must End

Human rights are universally acknowledged as fundamental principles that safeguard human dignity, freedom, and equality.…
Prediction of World War 3 and Its Global Impact

Following World Wars I (1914–1918) and II (1939–1945), World War III (WWIII or WW3), commonly referred to as the Third W…
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Signal a National Security Crisis

The return of Donald Trump to the presidency promises a new era of governance marked by profound risks to American natio…
King Abdullah’s Speech from the Throne

By Shehab Al-Makahleh His Majesty King Abdullah articulated in his Speech from the Throne a roadmap for the Kingdom’s fu…
1,000 days of war: Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict going nuclear?

Russia’s narrative of a ‘direct confrontation’ with US could be a ‘good way to lay ground work’ for talks between Trump …
Anti-personnel mines: Russia blames Biden administration for prolonging Ukraine conflict

Russia reacted strongly on Wednesday to the Biden administration’s significant policy reversal in approving the sh…

OPINION

Middle East

King Abdullah’s Speech from the Throne

November 21, 2024

By Shehab Al-Makahleh His Majesty King Abdullah articulated in his Speech from the Throne a …
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The Return of the Unpredictable Disruptor

November 20, 2024
Biden’s ATACMS Gambit on Ukraine Could Blow up in America’s Face

November 20, 2024
Global Disorder, Middle Powers, and the Next POTUS

November 16, 2024
The Arab-Islamic Summit: A turning point in Middle Eastern diplomacy

November 16, 2024

Terrorism & Extremism

Interviews

What India Can Teach the U.S. About Multipolarity

May 9, 2024

Understanding power distribution in purely “zero-sum-game” terms is not the best approach to a multipolar …
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Israel’s Path to Normalcy

May 8, 2024
Resetting U.S. West Africa Policy

April 26, 2024
The Coming Arab Backlash

April 23, 2024
Donald Trump Looks Destined for Failure

April 23, 2024

#Peace4Mideast

When Will We Fight Israel?

September 4, 2024

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh These days, I find that many people I meet are lost, …
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Peace at Stake as Middle East Tensions Escalate

August 5, 2024
Trilateral Masks Hidden Differences

June 23, 2024
Inside Iran’s Quds Day Celebration of October 7

June 23, 2024
The West Bank: The True Prize in a Conflict Decided in Gaza

June 19, 2024