How China, Russia and the US Compete Over Control in Africa
In the shadows of the Ukraine war, China, Russia and the United States scramble for resources and political influence in Africa.
Opinion
Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
The competition between the F-35 and the Rafale is emblematic of the political value and strategic significance of modern, sophisticated…
Éric Zemmour: An Anti-Semitic Candidate For a Better Islamophobia in French Presidential Elections?
Even 93-year-old former far-right party leader Jean Marie Le Pen declared that he supports Zemmour instead of his daughter!
Chilean Adoptees in Sweden Searching for their Roots and Waiting for Justice
“Sometimes I feel robbed over a life I should have had. Over a family I might have had. I don’t…
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
Europe’s failure to deter Russia in Ukraine may encourage future Russian provocations and endanger European security and unity.
What Has Social Media Done to Us? The Human Craving for Appreciation Gone Awry
If Wordsworth were here, he’d perhaps have rather written, “The digital world is too much with us.”
CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central Asia
With Russia’s “Pivot to Asia” strategy, Central Asia now is playing a more notable role in Russian foreign policy.
Israeli Education: Denationalizing the Indigenous Palestinian Minority
Monday was January 24, the International Day of Education. Tarek Khalil, Education Coordinator with American Muslims for Palestine, researches, reviews,…
Germany’s Unchecked Arms Exports: Does Morality Matter?
Morality and political ethics are only of discursive value and perhaps even a weapon to use against others.
Humor under Israeli Occupation and Traumatized Jokes
Read how Palestinians seek refuge in humor to release their stress and bring joy to their lives.
The U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq: One Boot Inside, the Other Out?
The U.S. withdrawal of combat missions from Iraq will not stop drone and rocket attacks by the Shiite militias on…
Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media
“The western media portray all Kurds supporting the PYD. But Kurds are diverse. There are different parties, independent politicians, leftists,…
Sudan’s Transition to a Civilian Democracy Is Proving to Be Painful
Now that Hamdok exited the Sudanese political scene, what is the fate of Sudan’s transition to democracy?
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
No matter how the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran grows in 2022, Saudi Arabia will continue to see Iran…
Are China and Russia Near a Full-Blown Alliance?
China and Russia are already operating on a model similar to that of the now-defunct Warsaw Treaty Organization.
Does the US Want to Divide the World into Democratic and Non-democratic Nations?
The US miscalculation can potentially trigger more controversy among non-democracies in the Asia-Pacific.
Tunisia at a Crossroads: Either Tyranny or Democracy Lies Ahead
Yes, Tunisia is at a crossroads now. Autocracy is not the solution to the difficulties facing the consolidation of democracy…
UAE Foreign Policy: Good Neighborliness for Now?
The UAE’s maneuver capacity can be related to the abandonment of religious themes in its foreign policy rhetoric.
The Hindutva War on Christians in India
A total of 486 incidents of violence against Christians in India were recorded in 2021, representing a 75 percent increase…