Op-ed

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh History rarely repeats itself—but it often rehearses. And sometimes, as Henry Kissinger once understood better than most, it disguises its turning points as technical meetings, obscure channels, and carefully staged ambiguities. In 1972, a quiet backchannel in Islamabad—facilitated through Pakistani intermediaries—helped orchestrate one of the …

Susan Al-Makahleh The story of American manufacturing is no longer just about competition with China. It is about something more subtle—and arguably more consequential. The real shift is happening closer to home, in Mexico, where a new industrial ecosystem is emerging, one that quietly blends Mexican labor, Chinese …

Uwe Bott and Stephan Richter Messrs. Vance, Musk and Thiel deliberately misdirect their claim of “civilizational erasure” solely on Europe.  Their real goal is to distract from the universal challenges. No question, a broad range of Europe’s mature democracies are under assault, not just by wannabe autocrats at …

Mohammed Ayoob The Iran War is the final nail in the coffin of the post-World War II global order. The Iran War, which began on February 28, 2026, will be debated for years over strategy, escalation, and regional effects. But one of its most enduring consequences may lie …

Greg Priddy President Donald Trump needs to choose a new, experienced special envoy to manage negotiations with Iran. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday evening left many analysts with more questions than answers, as it …

Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended with President Trump claiming victory, but the ceasefire has solidified the power of Iran’s radical government, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy. Analysts believe this conflict will be seen as a major …

Lama Al-Rakkad After decades of fire that spared no home in Damascus, no alley in Aleppo, no street in Baghdad, Beirut, or Amman, the people of the Middle East have reached a moment of stark clarity. Entire societies have grown weary of conflicts imposed upon them—wars waged under …

By Dr. Mustafa Al-Tal In a regional moment defined by calculated ambiguity and calibrated tension, ceasefires are no longer mere pauses in hostilities—they have evolved into strategic instruments for managing conflict. The so-called “two-week truce” between the United States and Iran is no exception. Rather, it is a …

Eric Alter So far, attempts to negotiate a comprehensive US-Iran agreement have been stymied by maximalist demands. According to most reports, diplomatic efforts to end the Iran War have fizzled out. Iran appears to have ended indirect negotiations, following President Donald Trump’s ominous and demented threats to destroy …