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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 …

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 …

Shehab Al Makahleh The Arab countries and the People’s Republic of China have historically friendly and harmonious relations, and this distinguished relationship continues to this day, as these bilateral relations between the two countries are based on the principles of respect and non-interference in internal affairs or foreign …

Democracy, as articulated by Abraham Lincoln, is characterized as a government that operates “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” However, in the contemporary global context, democracy faces significant challenges, and there is a growing question regarding whether various nations across the world genuinely adhere …

The various tensions between states in the world, become a momentum to analyze the relevance of international relations theory, including realism. This theory is the most popular school of thought in international relations and emphasizes the state as a primary actor in international relations. Realism’s perspective states that …

Jacob Heilbrunn Everything about President Joe Biden’s impassioned speech on Thursday night was old school, whether it was his invocation of World War II or his reference to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright calling America “the indispensable nation.” Biden is the last liberal cold war president. Everything …

Harley Lippman The United States must continually prevent BRICS+ from coalescing into a geopolitical competitor. To counter American financial dominance, the recently expanded BRICS+ group has explored potential means of de-dollarization. This would entail reducing the number of transactions made in dollars by lending in local currencies to …

John Hoffman The Hamas attacks should produce a fundamental reconsideration of the U.S. Middle East position, not doubling down on failed policies. The eruption of war between Israel and Hamas delivered a major blow to U.S. Middle East policy. Just days before the war began, White House National …

Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In times of crisis and hostility, unity within the nation becomes paramount. Jordan, situated in a volatile region, is facing rapid and profound transformations that have repercussions on its geopolitical landscape. Amidst the tumultuous international and regional climate, maintaining a cohesive internal front is pivotal …