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Alinan Stevenson As the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) coalition continues to gain prominence on the global stage, the potential expansion of its membership is drawing significant attention. Belarus and Azerbaijan, two countries with strategic geopolitical positions, are among those looking to join this influential group. …

Diana Casey The recent riots in the United Kingdom, sparked by disinformation and incendiary content on social media, underscore the destructive power that unregulated digital spaces can wield over public order and communal harmony. In an era where social media platforms offer unprecedented connectivity, they have also become …

Simona Tomas The 2024 U.S. presidential election has taken a striking turn, with the Democratic candidate adopting a central theme that leaves one wondering: where has she been these past four years? It’s almost as if she’s running against her own record, positioning herself as the candidate for …

Lisa Smith Al Makahleh As Iran’s newly elected president, Masood Pezeshkian faces the formidable challenge of reviving the nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Pezeshkian, a reformist with a background in medicine and a history of public service, has signaled his intent …

Esma Torani If Kamala Harris secures the presidency in 2024, she will inherit a problem that has stymied every U.S. president for decades: North Korea’s unwavering commitment to its nuclear arsenal. Despite various strategies by her predecessors—ranging from diplomatic overtures to severe sanctions—North Korea remains more entrenched in …

While mutual antagonism towards the United States currently unites Russia, China, and Iran in Central Asia, their collaboration is more a strategic convenience than a deep-seated alliance. As the rise of multipolarity is testing the resilience of the liberal international order, states are rushing to decouple economically from …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The faces at the funeral of former Prime Minister and Speaker of the Senate, Zaid Al-Rifai, were diverse, reflecting the many roles he played in Jordan’s political landscape. Yet, in their grief, they were united in acknowledging the loss of a unique political figure—someone …

The Founding Fathers warned that extreme partisanship risks inviting foreign machinations into the American political system. There is irony in what appears to be an Iranian hack of the electronic files of Donald Trump’s campaign. Details are unclear and unconfirmed, but a day after Microsoft issued a report …

Kazakhstan has proven itself to be pragmatic and willing to work with the West, even as it continues to engage with countries like China and Russia across the economic, diplomatic, and security spheres. From advanced microchips to the green energy transition, critical minerals such as lithium, copper, and …