John Hoffman The Hamas attacks should produce a fundamental reconsideration of the U.S. Middle East position, not doubling down on failed policies. The eruption of war between Israel and Hamas delivered a major blow to U.S. Middle East policy. Just days before the war began, White House National …

Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In times of crisis and hostility, unity within the nation becomes paramount. Jordan, situated in a volatile region, is facing rapid and profound transformations that have repercussions on its geopolitical landscape. Amidst the tumultuous international and regional climate, maintaining a cohesive internal front is pivotal …

A military ground offensive by the Israel Defense Forces in the Gaza Strip would last years and involve horrific fighting, David Petraeus, who served as a top U.S. general in both Iraq and Afghanistan, told POLITICO’s Power Play podcast. Speaking after the attacks by Hamas militants on Israel …

Mordechai Chaziza Beijing’s relative absence in the Israel-Hamas conflict may stymie its ambitions in the region. China’s efforts to position itself as a mediator in Middle East conflicts are now open to doubt. Particularly open to scrutiny is Beijing’s lack of concrete actions following the Israel-Hamas conflict is …

Conner Fidder Both nations have incompatible views on engagement. There has been much speculation about an imminent U.S.-China rapprochement. President Joe Biden predicted an approaching “thaw” in U.S.-China relations that would open the path to a better relationship. This year, the Biden administration has sent a series of …

It is now time to study how BRI spreads its tentacles; how a magnanimous octopus of global trade emerges, and how dozens of connecting and emerging nations uplift, up-skill, and re-skill their national SME base and mobilize solid entrepreneurial economies, the power hidden entrepreneurial economies. Where was China a …

Israel needs an exit strategy, if past experiences in Lebanon and Gaza gave any lessons, writes M.K. Bhadrakumar, Indian Ambassador and prominent international observer. One, the Biden Administration will be seen as backing Israel to the hilt by way of meeting its security needs but Washington will not be …

There was a time when attacking civilians was considered a war crime.  It quickly disappeared from thought in WW2 when bombing began to flatten cities; the rationale being that civilians assisted in the war effort through working in manufacturing, or doing other men’s jobs, to free them to …

In the wake of the horrific attack on Israel staged by Hamas terrorists on October 7, the relationship between Qatar and Hamas is coming under intense scrutiny among American observers. Some have argued that the United States should punish or at least heavily pressure Qatar, possibly alongside Turkey, …