Without a reformed Palestinian Authority presence in Gaza, Hamas will continue to rule the Strip. Last month’s ceasefire was a crucial step toward the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas and a permanent end to the war in Gaza, which has thus far killed an estimated …
Read More »“Iron Dome” for America: A Fresh Look at Homeland Defense
The “Iron Dome for America” proposal creates an enormous chance to think differently while the United States adapts its culture and processes to the strategic landscape it faces today. The United States is under relentless daily attack in the cyber domain and information space. At the same time, …
Read More »Trump-Modi Arms Deal: A New Arms Race in South Asia?
In a landmark development poised to redefine geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have unveiled an ambitious defence collaboration plan. Central to this initiative is the proposed sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, signalling a significant …
Read More »The Power Play: How China Wields Its Retaliatory Influence
China’s investigations into the EU and Canada show its readiness to use economic tools in response to trade restrictions or foreign policy actions. These actions highlight the connection between trade and diplomacy in shaping international ties. In response to President Trump’s 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, China’s Ministry …
Read More »Abraham Accords and Saudi-Israel diplomatic normalization under Trump 2.0
Donald Trump is back in the White House as the USA’s 47th president with a long to-do list, and cementing his legacy in the Middle East is one of his top priorities. As Israel and Hamas agreed on a multiphase ceasefire last month, Trump publicly declared that he would …
Read More »A New Geopolitical Landscape: Iran, Arab States, and the Role of the EU
The improvement of relations between Iran and Arab countries amid the complex crises of the Middle East represents a significant development that could propel the region toward greater cooperation and de-escalation of tensions. This shift, largely grounded in political realism and shared interests, marks a crucial step toward …
Read More »Trump has shot the UN: Only time will tell if it survives
Video game enthusiasts like me will know what a double tap is. But for any non-gamer/hunters out there, a double tap is a shooting technique where two shots are fired in rapid succession at the same target and can also describe a second fatal shot once the enemy …
Read More »Trump, Realism and the Multipolar World
Donald J. Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2025, thus assuming the presidency for his second and final term. The world that awaited President Trump in 2025 is vastly different from the world he strode into as president in 2017. China and Russia are now in a partnership …
Read More »Living With Illiberalism?
The fundamental challenge facing the United States and the West today is not how to adapt to an Asian Century. It is how to live in a world with many illiberal regimes— and resist the illiberal pressures at home. During the Cold War, it was arguably more simple …
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