North Korea is evolving from a relatively contained regional nuisance to a threat with far greater potential reach. As the change occurs, past U.S. methods of dealing with Pyongyang under both political parties won’t work. North Korea is evolving from a relatively contained regional nuisance to a threat …

What if there will be little to no aid for Ukraine coming from Washington anytime soon? What does that mean for Kyiv in 2024? What does it mean for Russia? What if there will be little to no aid for Ukraine coming from Washington anytime soon? What does …

The Korean Peninsula will remain stuck in a negative spiral of geostrategic tensions in the coming year. There is little, if any, reason to expect a breakthrough in Pyongyang’s relations with either South Korea or the United States in 2024. The politics of neither the Republic of Korea …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In the aftermath of the events in Gaza, it becomes imperative for us to contemplate the repercussions of what transpired and what may unfold! The Jordanian situation is not isolated from the broader context of regional issues. The pivotal question before us is: Can …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh As the world anticipates the onset of 2024, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict retains its status as a pivotal epicentre of geopolitical tensions. At this crucial juncture, the unfolding scenarios are poised to significantly impact the lives of Israelis and Palestinians in the coming year. In …

Desmond Lachman It is often said that generals fight the last war. Something similar can perhaps be said of Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve. At a time when a regional banking crisis is brewing that could precipitate a meaningful recession, the Fed continues to battle inflation even though it …

In business, the term “commodification” describes the transition of something previously a luxury good into a day-to-day commodity that is bought and sold cheaply. When smartphones first went to market, they were expensive luxury items. Today, while high-end smartphones are not cheap, commodified models are available for as …

Presidential elections in Taiwan and the U.S. in 2024 could add some spice to the geopolitical battle over Taiwan. In recent years, Taiwan has become a major battleground in the great power rivalry between China and the United States. A number of factors have contributed to geopolitical tensions …

The Israel-Hamas war has led the United States to expand its military presence in the Middle East to heights rarely seen post-Iraq War. The United States military is surging its presence in the Middle East again. In the aftermath of Hamas’ shocking October 7 attack and the onset …