Op-ed

The experience of the post-Soviet republics with security-related agreements with Moscow is such that the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian talks had little chance of success. There are those who believe that Moscow’s signing of a document at Istanbul in 2022 – if one allows for the possibility of such scenario …

As the Islamic Republic of Iran enters a critical juncture, the future of its leadership remains shrouded in uncertainty. The recent election of Masoud Pezeshkian to the presidency may have grabbed headlines, but the true contest for power lies in determining who will succeed the aging Supreme Leader, …

In the ever-evolving landscape of global governance, the role of democracy in the “Third World” has been a subject of extensive scholarly debate. While democracy has been widely embraced as a system of governance, its application in the “Third World” has raised questions about its distinctiveness as a …

There are more than 700 Asian American elected officials across the country, including the presumed Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris and 20 members of Congress. Since the data show a leftward bent among Asian Americans Gen X and younger, one might expect that representation to be entirely …

“They’ll never give us that credit,” said Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist and former Women’s March leader. “But they better know that I will never believe that one dismal performance at a debate was the reason why Joe Biden is no longer the Democratic nominee.” Roughly 20 New York …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh As I reflect on the ever-evolving relationship between the Arab world and Israel, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of unease. The currents of change have swept through the region, altering not just the geography, but the very fabric of Arab political …

The world has rarely looked so dangerous. The need for a strong and assertive American foreign policy has never been greater. For that reason, a second Trump term built on “peace through strength” will be welcomed not only by American voters but also by the free world at …

Russia may still value ties with the West just enough to be more flexible in its demands to Ukraine. The stated aim of the Biden administration’s policy on Ukraine has been to achieve the defeat of Russia, and to this end, it provided assistance to Ukraine. It did …

In a surprising turn of events, Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to step into the spotlight as the new Democratic frontrunner. Within hours of the announcement, a swift and organized effort emerged from state party …