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Yen Mo U.S. President Donald Trump’s direct military intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict has complicated the Middle East situation, posing significant risks to both U.S. interests and his personal political future. Meanwhile, Tehran has little room for concessions, as excessive compromise could lead to loss of control over …

Martin Banks As world leaders gather for a crunch NATO summit, new polling says that nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults see a benefit to NATO membership. The Pew Research poll comes on the eve of what many see as the most important NATO summit in many years. This will be …

On June 23, President Vladimir Putin held a diplomatic meeting with Interim President of the Republic of Mali, Assimi Goïta, during an official visit to Russia, according to the Kremlin reports. Last time Assimi Goïta participated in the Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg in 2023, and his delegation’s …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh “In our neighborhood, there’s a savage rooster plucking feathers off the hens every morning,” wrote Nizar Qabbani in one of his biting poems. Today, the Seven Wonders of the World no longer astonish us. In Jordan, we’ve outdone them—with a new absurdity: a proposed …

A startling claim is rippling through defense circles in the Middle East: Iran may have successfully shot down two Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jets—and then deliberately kept it quiet. According to a military expert closely monitoring regional security dynamics, the incident allegedly occurred during a suspected espionage or …

Every military asset moved to the Middle East is one that could be used to deter China in the Indo-Pacific. There are many reasons why the Trump administration should refrain from further entangling the United States in Israel’s war on Iran. Iran is a relatively weak country halfway …

hristians remained the world’s biggest religious group. However, Christians (of all denominations) did not keep pace with global population growth from 2010 to 2020. 2 The number of Christians rose by 122 million — reaching 2.3 billion. Yet, as a share of the world’s population, Christians fell by …

The latest Israeli airstrikes on Iran, including reported strikes on the Natanz nuclear facility and the assassination of senior IRGC commanders, have pushed the region toward another dangerous escalation. In response, President Donald Trump, newly returned to office, issued a blunt warning: “Make a deal before there’s nothing …

In a world grappling with geopolitical rivalry, rising protectionism, and development disparities, the relationship between China and Africa stands as a shining example of solidarity, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation. The recent announcement by China to expand zero-tariff treatment on 100% of tariff lines for all 53 African …