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Gaza and the Laws of Humanitarian War

Arshad M. Khan Among the most heartfelt stories to have emerged from the slaughter in Gaza is that of a father writing his daughter’s name on her arms and legs.  His explanation:  When she is blown up, he wants to collect all of the pieces and give her …

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U.S. diplomacy lost traction in Middle East

If Israel gets bogged down in Gaza, which by no means cannot be ruled out, there is a high possibility that Hezbollah may open a second front. And that, in turn, can trigger a chain reaction that may spin out of control. Herein lies the danger if a …

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Trade Tightrope: The China Factor in US-EU Negotiations

Hussain Shahid The global economic landscape has undergone a tectonic shift in recent years. China’s meteoric ascent as an economic colossus has rewritten the rules of the game. As the world’s premier steel and aluminum exporter, China wields substantial influence over the dynamics of the global trade stage. …

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How Hamas’ Attack on Israel Shattered Europe’s Dream of Influence in the Middle East

Sarah Neumann The recent unexpected attack by Hamas and its allies in the “Axis of Resistance” against Israel has shattered the hopes of Europe for a peaceful and constructive role in the Middle East. This assault has demonstrated to Europe that its soft power of economy, culture, development, …

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Gaza: UN calls for immediate humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations on Saturday ramped up appeals for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza after another night of ground incursions and intense bombardment by Israeli forces left healthcare facilities without electricity and civilians across the ravaged enclave virtually “cut off from the outside world”. Secretary-General António Guterres said: …

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The Arab World’s Tragic Fate: A Story of Disintegration and Disarray

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh As we witness the profound turmoil and bloodshed ravaging the Arab world, we are compelled to confront a profound question: How did this once unified and proud region succumb to disintegration, crumbling national security systems, and the erosion of its lands? Answering this question …

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The Rise of Netanyahu’s Far-Right Government: What Led to the Gaza-Israel Catastrophe?

Dr. Dan Steinbock In contrast to the standard narrative, the Hamas war is manna from heaven to Benyamin Netanyahu’s far-right government, which has escalated the suppression of Palestinians ever since international attention has focused on the proxy war in Ukraine. In July, the ex-chief of Mossad Tamir Pardo …

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Israel-Hamas Conflict as a Holy War: For Fundamentalists in All Three Abrahamic Faiths

Hamas regards its October 7 attack on Israel as an act of jihad, a concept viewed by extremist Muslims as a holy war. This attack was marked by extreme violence which targeted civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. Such brutality has led even some secular Jews to …

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The Art of Digital Diplomacy?

Whilst rapid development in Artificial Intelligence threatens traditional modes of life, and the very essence of how we conduct ourselves day-to-day, there are measures conservatives can take to mitigate this modern peril. Particularly in the realm of politics, conservatives can, through integrating–or hybridising–traditional human interactions with technology, reap …

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