In the world of politics, there is always that seductive lie: “Security comes from the barrel of a gun.” It’s a lie that Benjamin Netanyahu has peddled for years under the guise of “defending Israel’s existence.” But perhaps the turning point in this game is today—when Netanyahu, Israel’s …
Read More »Taiwan under Trump 2.0: Staving off abandonment
The opening months of US President Donald Trump’s second presidency have sent shockwaves through the system of US alliances. Within weeks, the new administration suddenly reversed its support for Ukraine, threatened an end to its NATO commitments, and launched trade wars against its closest allies. Although the disruption …
Read More »The rise of Regionalism in World Politics: Trends and Implications
The year 2025 is proving to be a pivotal moment in the global political landscape, marking a significant shift from globalism to regionalism. As traditional multilateral institutions become less effective, regional organizations are stepping up to tackle key economic, security, and shared challenges. This new wave of regionalism …
Read More »From Avoiding War to Crisis Management: The Realists’ Strategy on Iran’s Nuclear File
Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have entered a sensitive and complex stage. Four years after the diplomatic efforts of 2021 and navigating through periods of heightened tension, both sides have returned to the negotiating table with different approaches. After two rounds of talks and indirect …
Read More »Trumpism and the End of Dollar Hegemony
Donald Trump, the current President of the United States, has placed the global economy on a turbulent path with his controversial economic and trade policies. The imposition of tariffs on imports, interference in Federal Reserve monetary policy, and confrontational approaches in foreign affairs have all shaken global confidence …
Read More »How Canada voted – in charts
Phil Leake, Alison Benjamin, Daniel Wainwright and Jess Carr Data journalism team BBC Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to win enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government in Canada. However, they are still short of the majority they wanted in the House of …
Read More »Trump’s first 100 days of his 2nd term reshape global trade landscape
US President Donald Trump’s trade policies have reshaped global trade dynamics in the first 100 days of his second term, with aggressive tariffs on major partners causing rising tensions and uncertainty, according to economists and trade experts. Trump, who took office for his second term on Jan. 20, …
Read More »Decoding the Oman Dialogue: Iran and the US in a Multipolar Middle East
The recent indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Oman, mediated by the Omani government, hold significant dimensions and importance from the perspective of international relations and strategic diplomacy theories. These discussions unfold amidst a global order marked by fundamental rifts, where multifaceted geopolitical, economic, …
Read More »Between Geography and Political Folly: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Reckless Gamble with Jordan
By Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh At a critical juncture in Middle Eastern history, as the region smolders with unprecedented turmoil, Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood has once again revealed an astonishing level of political blindness and reckless strategy. The current Palestinian crisis has tested every actor’s sense of national duty …
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