Middle East

With President-elect Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House, a new chapter in Middle East diplomacy is on the horizon. His administration promises to bring a decisive shift in strategy aimed at resolving the Gaza crisis, liberating hostages, and addressing the challenges of reconstruction. “If the hostages …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh In the shadow of Syria’s swift and shocking collapse, questions abound. Both supporters and opponents of the regime are grappling with the same enigma: what truly transpired? According to credible reports, the seeds of this seismic shift were sown during a clandestine dinner held …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In a world where justice systems are evolving to meet the demands of increasingly interconnected societies, Kazakhstan emerges as a model of progress. Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the nation is undertaking bold and comprehensive reforms to ensure its judiciary is independent, …

President J. Donald Trump will serve as the 47th president of the United States of America, four years after reluctantly leaving office as the 45th, the first politician since Grover Cleveland in the late 1800s to lose re-election to the White House and later mount a successful run. …

The Syrian army command has notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad’s rule has ended as militants enter the capital Damascus, an officer says. The unnamed officer made the remarks to Reuters on Sunday after reports said President Assad had flown out of Damascus for an unknown destination. Meanwhile, …

1. A Democratic Republic: A Difficult but Unified Path Forward This scenario envisions a Democratic Republic of Syria established by a coalition of opposition groups with diverse ideologies. While challenging to achieve, this path could gain support from key international players and promote Syria’s unity and stability. 2. …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As I have stated repeatedly in television interviews and op-eds published in various newspapers and magazines across multiple languages, the Middle East is on the brink of a major conflict. I have warned that the real war will erupt by the end of December 2024 …

The survival of the Assad regime now depends on coordination and mutual understanding between Iran, Russia, and Turkey. The sudden territorial gains of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in northern Syria, including Aleppo—Syria’s second-largest city—have reawakened the nation’s dormant civil war. Although these developments may catch some off guard, …

As Israel edges closer to decisions about preemptive strikes on Iran, it must navigate an increasingly complex global security landscape shaped by U.S. and Russian nuclear doctrines. These doctrines—markedly divergent in their thresholds for nuclear engagement—carry profound implications for Israel’s strategic calculus, particularly as it weighs anticipatory self-defense …