Tereza Felix  As the world watches the simmering tensions between Israel and Iran, Tehran continues to hurl threats of annihilation at the Jewish state. But despite their venomous rhetoric, these threats lack any substantive strategic foundation. They are built on nothing more than empty bravado and hollow provocations. …

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, the substance of …

The term AI was discussed first by a group of scientist in Darmouth in a meeting between IBM and MIT in 1956. There are several functions of AI; it’s also designed for general purpose such as electricity; internet etc. but it can work more than one area. Some …

The United Nations (UN) is a testament and foundation of global cooperation where peace is possible for all. As the one and only biggest intergovernmental organization across the globe, what strategic roles does the UN perform in the age of disruptions? The UN was founded on the merits …

With close to 400 days behind the beginning of an armed conflict between Israel and Hamas led Palestinian militant groups, Israel has been intensifying and expanding its attack against Gaza. Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has killed more than 38,000 Palestinians, injured more than 86,000, and displaced over …

Simona Tomas Washington urgently needs a robust economic security strategy that not only strengthens our relationships with allies but also builds domestic capability, ensures the integrity of our supply chains, and maintains our technological edge. Among the most pressing concerns today is China’s growing dominance in the global …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Jordan’s energy sector is riddled with secrecy, poor decisions, and questionable contracts that have left the country grappling with poverty and economic instability. The recent loss in the arbitration case against the Al-Attarat Company is just the latest in a series of missteps that …

Samantha Cooper As the 2024 election looms, with polls showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris neck and neck, it’s crucial to consider what a Harris presidency would mean for U.S. foreign policy—particularly in the volatile Middle East. Let’s first dismiss the myth that Harris lacks foreign policy experience. …

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 …