Middle East

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh As the new American president, whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, takes office, a critical issue awaits on their agenda: the reality of World War III. Contrary to popular belief, World War III is not a distant specter but a grim reality unfolding before …

Even as prominent left-leaning groups coalesce around Harris this week, they are signaling limits to their support based on how she approaches the Israel-Hamas War. Confronting Netanyahu, they urge, is key to reclaiming the support of Democrats who in battleground states like Michigan voted for “uncommitted”in the primary …

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 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 …

  Iran has begun wielding its debt card against Bashar al-Assad’s regime, leveraging financial obligations to maintain its influence in Syria amid Damascus’ rapprochement with Arab nations. This pressure tactic aims to ensure Tehran’s interests and gains in the region are preserved. Masoud Pezeshkian, the new Iranian president, …

The US military announced on Wednesday that its mission to install and operate the Gaza floating port has ended, officially ending an exceptional, but faltering, effort to bring humanitarian aid into the Strip. The dock, which President Joe Biden announced in a televised address to Congress in March, …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Deng Xiaoping, the successor of Mao Zedong and architect of Chinese reform, once said, “If you want to cross the river, you have to feel the stones in its depths to cross safely.” This metaphor for cautious, pragmatic progress could not be more relevant …

Erica Pepe On July 4, 2024, Britain witnessed early general elections called by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on May 22, a move aimed at avoiding an internal party coup following his mediocre performance, which had eroded public confidence in Conservative rule. The Conservative era, stretching back to 2010, …

Melissa Greenfield Contrary to the expectations set by opinion polls preceding the second round of the French elections last Sunday, which predicted a landslide victory for the extreme right led by the National Rally party, the results brought many surprises. The most notable was the coalition of French …