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Halima Al Sayer Centuries ago, two tribes walked the earth: the Neanderthals, known for their brute strength, and Homo sapiens, physically weaker but armed with intelligence and adaptability. While Neanderthals survived through sheer force, Homo sapiens crafted tools and strategies to outsmart their environment. As conditions worsened and …
October, 2024
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16 October
Israel, Iran, and the Nuclear Threat: Escalating Risks in an Anarchic World
Ursula Vonk As Israel and Iran inch closer to war, the specter of nuclear conflict looms ever larger. Even if Iran remains non-nuclear, a conventional war could still escalate to a point where Israel considers deploying its nuclear arsenal. This is a sobering reality often overlooked in discussions …
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16 October
United States Elections and Middle East Turmoil: A New Era Emerges
Buthaina Shaaban As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, global tensions are reaching a boiling point, particularly in the Middle East. The region has been thrown into turmoil, with Israel’s relentless military operations causing widespread destruction in Gaza and Lebanon. Meanwhile, the American political landscape is on the …
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16 October
“Economic Sanctions: A Double-Edged Sword in Global Diplomacy”
Ameera Sami Economic sanctions have long been touted as a peaceful alternative to military intervention, a tool that allows nations to apply pressure on rogue states without firing a single shot. From curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions to addressing human rights violations in Myanmar, sanctions are often viewed as …
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16 October
“The Resurgence of ‘Greater Israel’: Religious Zionism’s Threat to Regional Stability”
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In recent years, the discourse surrounding the expansionist dream of “Greater Israel” has reemerged with unsettling prominence within Israeli politics. Figures like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a key representative of Religious Zionism, are now vocal proponents of a vision that stretches well beyond the borders …
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11 October
When Does BRICS Matter?
It has been a year since the announcement of the enlargement of the now-recognized BRICS Plus, which saw Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates all adhered to the group, collectively representing over 30 percent of the global GDP and nearly half of the world’s …
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11 October
“The Iranian Bomb or Bombing Iran”: Israel Faces A Tough Choice
Israel Mulls Its Iran Options: With considerable trepidation, the Middle East, and indeed the wider world, is awaiting Israel’s response to Iran’s massive October 1st missile barrage on the Jewish state. The White House, fearful of a wider regional war, is exerting massive (albeit mostly quiet) pressure for Jerusalem to …
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11 October
Loyalty to the Strongest: Our Curricula and Theirs!
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In psychology, there’s a phenomenon called Stockholm Syndrome, a condition where the victim begins to sympathize with and even feel loyalty toward their oppressor. This is an apt metaphor for what has been happening to the educational systems in many Arab countries. As we …
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11 October
Cyberdiplomacy: Latin America’s untapped opportunity
Diplomacy has expanded beyond physical borders to include the digital realm. Cyberdiplomacy—the intersection of diplomacy and cybersecurity—is now crucial for maintaining international peace and security. While countries like Estonia have risen as global leaders in cyberdiplomacy, positioning themselves at the forefront of international cybersecurity cooperation, Latin America still …
