Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
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Towards the Second Phase of the Ceasefire in Gaza: Expectations and Challenges
The only way to establish stability in Gaza and enable Hamas to lay down its arms as soon as possible…
Russia Says US Seizure of Oil Tanker Violates International Maritime Law
Moscow described the US capture of an oil tanker as an “illegal military operation,” stressing that U.S. authorities had been…
Joint Forces Coalition: UAE Ally Escaped from Southern Yemen
The head of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), an ally of the UAE, Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi, has fled southern Yemen under…
Maduro’s Capture Tests China’s Influence as Taiwan Debate Erupts
Maduro’s capture drew hundreds of millions of views on Weibo, with some users openly asking whether China could one day…
Türkiye’s Strategic Test in the Age of Data Centers
Türkiye is being offered a chance to be more than a consumer of cloud services—it is being invited to host…
Trump Says U.S. Considering Options to “Acquire” Greenland
Some U.S. lawmakers from both parties criticized the Trump’s administration’s rhetoric on Greenland, stressing that Denmark is a close ally.
The Caracas Gambit: Power in a Multipolar World
Claims that “the U.S. invaded Venezuela to save the petrodollar” mix partial truths with exaggeration.
26 EU Countries Call for Respect for International Law As Maduro Pleads Not Guilty
Hungary did not support the EU statement on Venezuela, standing apart from the rest of the EU.
How Prolonged Instability Shapes Life in Kashmir
Duality is deeply ingrained in Kashmiri social life. People often communicate guardedly, carefully calibrating what they say, to whom, and…
The End of an Illusion in Global Politics
The illusion of “order” created by Western countries around international law and the aforementioned values is being questioned.
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: A Dangerous Precedent in Fragile Horn of Africa
If Somaliland achieves de facto independence and aligns strategically with Israel and the UAE, the Red Sea will be divided…
Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Palestine on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge
Around 520,000 people gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day for a mass demonstration in support of Palestinians.
How the Sahel Is Stress-Testing Great Power Competition
The Sahel has become the graveyard of the post-Cold War consensus.
Erdoğan: Türkiye Will Not Tolerate Maritime Threats in Eastern Mediterranean
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Türkiye would not tolerate coercion, piracy or other provocations threatening its maritime interests in…
Türkiye’s Role in Bangladesh’s Defense Development and India’s Concerns
Although China remains Bangladesh’s primary military supporter, Dhaka is also seeking to increase Turkey’s involvement in South Asian geopolitics.
Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen as UAE Forces Asked to Leave
Saudi Arabia had warned the STC against further military moves in Hadramout and demanded a withdrawal, a call the group…
Britain’s Undefined Palestine Policy: From the Balfour Declaration to the Gaza Ceasefire
The UK’s ambiguous position on Palestine continues to raise questions.
China Launches Major War Games Around Taiwan
The drills mark China’s sixth major round of military exercises around Taiwan since 2022, following heightened tensions after high-profile foreign…
