Geopolitics

The United States and the euro zone should not take the international status of their currencies for granted as countries such as China and Russia seek to create their own systems, said Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank. The dollar’s 80-year-old reign as the world’s reserve …

Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In our ever-evolving lexicon, a relatively recent addition stands out – “political money.” This term, although lacking a comprehensive definition, carries profound implications for the political landscape. It creeps into every crevice of the political process, casting a long shadow on our democratic institutions. The …

Mohammad Godobe The Islamist insurgent group Al-Shabab first rose to prominence in 2006 when US-backed Ethiopian troops invaded Somalia under the cover of American drones, ousting a coalition of Shariah courts, dubbed the Islamic Courts Union, of which Al-Shabab was the youth wing. The armed group became the …

Ryan Bercaw Strategic competition with China does not mean presupposing war is inevitable, but it does mean doing everything possible to prevent it by acting responsibly and being prepared should it occur. President Joe Biden’s approach toward the People’s Republic of China carefully balances on a knife’s edge. …

The media is fervently fueling the narrative that Saudi Arabia and Israel are on the brink of normalizing relations, a development that the United States is investing tremendous resources to realize. However, the certainty of this deal coming to fruition remains in the hands of time. Nevertheless, any …

Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In an era where the Arab region is experiencing an unprecedented and highly publicized wave of normalization with Israel, it begs the question: What is transpiring in our immediate neighbourhood? We find ourselves in a situation where the cards are being shuffled and dealt with …

Kester Klomegah Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have taken an admirable strategic step by signing a trilateral security pact in collective efforts to battle extremism and terrorism threats in the Sahel region. It is an opportunity, especially at this critical moment, to work relentlessly for peace and tranquillity, …

The Chinese government is adopting a new diplomatic stance, marked by a bold challenge to American directives. This strategy aims to bolster ties with nations that the U.S. has sought to alienate, with Syria being a prime example. Recently, Beijing welcomed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The outcome of …

Jonathan Fenton Harvey  As the United States and China continue to jostle for technological superiority, particularly in the semiconductor industry, Middle Eastern nations are finding themselves caught in the crossfire. The ongoing trade war, which has largely had an indirect impact on the Middle East up until now, …