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 …

Reina Lacllam The concept of “soft power,” coined by Joseph S. Nye, refers to the ability of a state to shape the preferences and behaviors of others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or force. As global power dynamics shift away from traditional military and economic dominance, …

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 …

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force across various industries, with cybersecurity being at the forefront of this revolution. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and frequent, organizations are increasingly leveraging AI to bolster their digital defenses and streamline business …

As a small island fighting for its own independence against an increasingly aggressive mainland China, one would expect Taiwan to staunchly defend the right to self-determination for all nations. Yet Taiwan’s divergent responses to the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts expose a troubling double standard. On the Russia-Ukraine war, …