Military & Security

Simona Tomas Washington urgently needs a robust economic security strategy that not only strengthens our relationships with allies but also builds domestic capability, ensures the integrity of our supply chains, and maintains our technological edge. Among the most pressing concerns today is China’s growing dominance in the global …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Jordan’s energy sector is riddled with secrecy, poor decisions, and questionable contracts that have left the country grappling with poverty and economic instability. The recent loss in the arbitration case against the Al-Attarat Company is just the latest in a series of missteps that …

Samantha Cooper As the 2024 election looms, with polls showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris neck and neck, it’s crucial to consider what a Harris presidency would mean for U.S. foreign policy—particularly in the volatile Middle East. Let’s first dismiss the myth that Harris lacks foreign policy experience. …

Tereza Felix  In the 21st century, humanity continues to grapple with the chasms that divide beliefs, ideologies, political claims, and practices. These differences have transcended mere politics or economics, evolving into profound cultural disparities—a transformation astutely observed by political scientist Samuel Huntington in his seminal work, “The Clash …

Erika Larsson The recent escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel has brought the long-standing rivalry between the two nations to a boiling point. The roots of their conflict are deeply entrenched in geopolitical, ideological, and regional strategic differences. However, the latest round of hostilities, marked by targeted …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In a dramatic appearance before the US Congress, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu positioned his nation as the West’s front line of defence against the so-called “Iranian axis” or the “Resistance Axis” in the Middle East. Despite receiving 81 rounds of applause during his speech, …

Tereza Felix  The alliance between Russia, China, and Iran in Central Asia is more a marriage of convenience than a solid partnership, driven largely by their mutual opposition to the United States. As the world increasingly shifts toward multipolarity, these three powers are vying for influence in a …

Erika Larsson As tensions flare across the Middle East, the question of whether the United States is serious about withdrawing its military presence from Iraq looms large. With growing calls from within Iraq for a U.S. exit and the region heating up after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, …

Megan Salina A new and semi-official European coalition is quietly taking shape, largely unnoticed by the global media. In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a political and military alliance among five European nations—Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland—has been steadily organizing. Officially known as the Nordic …