Op-ed

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 …

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, …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The proposed changes to Jordan’s public sector human resources system pose a grave threat to the very fabric of the Jordanian state. This misguided effort represents a systematic recipe for the dismantling of the country’s institutions and the unraveling of social and economic justice. …

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of Hamas, by Israel in Iran represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader Middle Eastern geopolitics. As a significant figure in Hamas and the Palestinian resistance, Haniyeh’s death ignites various implications for regional dynamics, international relations, and …

Ultimately, Africa’s immense potential for digital technologies continues driving efforts forward collaboratively to promote economic growth and development. But governments have to create an enabling and conducive environment for these skills to thrive. This also involves implementing comprehensive strategies including infrastructure, policy support, and ecosystem development. In a …

Micha Stevenson The Islamic Republic of Iran has long sought to undermine Israel and project its influence across the Middle East. Now, Tehran may have identified Jerusalem’s Achilles heel – and the consequences could be catastrophic. Iran is keenly aware that the West Bank, Gaza, and Israel’s tense …

Darian Menace When Donald Trump picked the polarizing JD Vance as his running mate, it was seen as a misstep – doubling down on the MAGA base rather than broadening his appeal. Now, in a surprising move, Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the 60-year-old Governor of Minnesota, …

Samantha Cooper The prospect of war with Iran should be a scenario the United States avoids at all costs. Engaging in military conflict with Iran offers nothing to gain but everything to lose, particularly if it’s instigated by actions from a foreign ally, no matter how close. The …