Middle East

James Dorsey The Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s role in undermining the moral backbone and pillars of democracy goes far beyond Western support for Israel in Gaza. The question is no longer if, but when, the United States will support a ceasefire in the Gaza war. While the need for a …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In the aftermath of the events in Gaza, it becomes imperative for us to contemplate the repercussions of what transpired and what may unfold! The Jordanian situation is not isolated from the broader context of regional issues. The pivotal question before us is: Can …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh As the world anticipates the onset of 2024, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict retains its status as a pivotal epicentre of geopolitical tensions. At this crucial juncture, the unfolding scenarios are poised to significantly impact the lives of Israelis and Palestinians in the coming year. In …

Presidential elections in Taiwan and the U.S. in 2024 could add some spice to the geopolitical battle over Taiwan. In recent years, Taiwan has become a major battleground in the great power rivalry between China and the United States. A number of factors have contributed to geopolitical tensions …

The Israel-Hamas war has led the United States to expand its military presence in the Middle East to heights rarely seen post-Iraq War. The United States military is surging its presence in the Middle East again. In the aftermath of Hamas’ shocking October 7 attack and the onset …

At least 19,453 people have been killed in Israel’s ensuing assault on the Gaza Strip and at least 52,286 people injured, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave. At least 7,600 people are missing, according to the Hamas media office. The victims are mostly children, women, …

As the situation at the Israel-Lebanon border escalates, the room for miscalculation grows. While the fighting between Israel and Hamas is expected to slow down,developments on the southern border of Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel suggest that cross-border clashes between the parties heighten the potential of a large-scale …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In the vast tapestry of Arab history, an unsettling question looms large: What ails the Arab world? The answer, evident in news broadcasts and communication channels, unfolds as a narrative of pain, injustice, oppression, and humiliation—stretching from the ocean of oppression to the Gulf …

Climate change, like nuclear weapons, is routinely described as a “global” threat that has transformed our world into a “global village” in which no state is secure unless a cosmopolitan and borderless vision of security is adopted. Such perspectives argue that there is a need for “global answers” …