Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Saudi Arabia, caught in uncertainty, views an Israeli Iranian war as ill-timed, neutrality as uncomfortable, and descent into the fray as inevitable.
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The Weaponization of Water in Conflict Zones: A Global Crisis Unfolds
Libya, torn apart by a decade of conflict, has also seen its water infrastructure targeted and destroyed.
UN Passes Safe and Secure AI Resolution
The UN has recently endorsed a resolution promoting safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems for sustainable development.
Biden Urged by Former US Officials to Harden Approach Towards Israel
US former officials urged, in a letter to Biden, Israel to adhere to rules of engagement consistent with international law.
Somali Pirates Return to the Global Stage
After lying dormant for nearly a decade, recent pirate raids in Somalia are escalating, driven by a security vacuum left…
A New Balance in Central Asia?
Since 2023, China, the EU, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the US, and the UK have convened key summits and bilateral…
Canada Halts Arms Shipments to Israel Over Gaza
Canada’s decision to halt arms shipments to Israel marks a departure from its previous policies.
CSIS Report: China’s Food Security Faces Some Challenges
China’s top food security challenges include diminishing arable land, water scarcity, and environmental degradation.
Turkish FM Fidan warns Talabani’s PUK in Iraq to distance itself from PKK
Hakan Fidan’s visit coincided with news that Iraq’s National Security Council had officially designated the PKK as an outlawed group.
Putin Warns West: Russia-NATO Conflict One Step from World War Three
Putin cautioned on March 18, 2024, that direct conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would dangerously escalate…
Impending Departure of Netanyahu Marks Pivotal Moment for the Middle East
The imminent departure of Benjamin Netanyahu from office signals a significant shift in Israeli politics.
Turkey-Egypt Axis Has the Potential to Influence Global Geopolitics
The Turkish-Egyptian rapprochement presents Western powers with challenges and opportunities in migration management, energy distribution, EU positioning in the Eastern…
India Implements Controversial Citizenship Law Excluding Muslims
The Citizenship Amendment Act offers an expedited pathway to citizenship for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Christians who sought…
What Russia’s Momentum in Ukraine Means for the War in 2024
With limited Western aid and no advanced weaponry, Ukraine faces difficult military choices.
Turkey Supplies Maldives with Bayraktar TB2 Drones
The supply of TB2 drones to the Maldives underlines Turkey’s willingness to extend its strategic partnerships beyond its immediate region.
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for a New Identity
Saudi Arabia’s search for a new identity has given rise to a new kind of Saudi nationalism that consolidates the…
Europe’s World-First AI Rules Set for Final Approval
The AI Act represents a paradigm shift towards a human-centric approach to AI, where humans retain control over the technology.
Evangelical Christians Volunteer in Israel to Support War Effort
Many evangelicals view Israel as central to an end-times prophecy that heralds the return of the Christian Messiah.
How the Middle East Became an Arena for Putin’s Power Struggle with the US
Despite Russia’s poor military performance in Ukraine, there hasn’t been a corresponding drop in interest in Russian arms in the…
