Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
Russia’s losses on the Ukrainian front have encouraged Iran to advance further in Syria.
Opinion
The Russian Threat Gives NATO New Purpose
NATO’s Baltic members have long been far more alarmist about the Russian threat than those in Western Europe.
Islamophobia and the French Presidential Election
In his brief 10-minute speech after the election results were announced, Macron hastily began embracing Muslims.
Germany’s Sanctions against Russia Also Hurt at Home
While Germany was still able to manage the pandemic confidently, the Russia-Ukraine war has revealed the limits of the German…
Can NATO Bypass the Security Complex Mentality?
NATO needs a clear strategy to project the new normalcy.
Why French Youths Abstain from Voting in the Presidential Election
According to Ifop pollsters, Macron is expected to receive 51% of the votes and Le Pen 49% on April 24.…
Why Did the Houthis Demolish an Ottoman Martyrs’ Memorial in Yemen?
The Turkish flag flying over the memorial in Yemen has been exceptional in every sense of the word.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Turned the Political Climate in France Upside Down
Muslims in France could partially breathe now because people are now more afraid of the Russians.
Tunisia’s Opposition Faces a Serious Test with Kais Saied
The Kais Saied coup represents a major threat to Tunisia’s democracy, stability, and national unity.
Who Is Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine?
Ukraine finds itself in an awkward legal position. Like Russia, Ukraine is not a party to the International Criminal Court.
What Is behind Spain’s Changing Position on Western Sahara?
Morocco will never give up its claims on Ceuta and Melilla.
De-Dollarizing Trade: How the Global Trade Finance Gets More Nationalized
China, Russia, and India are leading the efforts to conduct trade in national currencies globally.
Ahmad Al-Manasra: A Palestinian Child Who Grew up Behind Israeli Bars
Israeli prisons where Palestinian prisoners are held lack the minimum standards of human dignity.
Global Food Insecurity Looms as the War in Ukraine Continues
Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine is threatening world agriculture and thus food security. Here is how.
Ukraine’s Military Transformation between 2014 and 2022
Ukrainian fierce resistance against Russia has surprised many observers. The story of how this happened goes back to 2014.
Can the Taliban Deal with their Handicaps?
The narrative of a Taliban 2.0 dominated western circles, but for most Afghans, skepticism was always there.
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks: Turkey as the Peacemaker
Turkey’s stakes in the Russia-Ukraine war are not only about geopolitics.
Normalizing with the Assad regime, Different Approaches at Different Levels
Although it has not severed its relations with the regime, Jordan has taken positions close to the Syrian opposition over…
American Political Opportunism and the Long Overdue Rohingya Genocide Determination
By not calling crimes against the Rohingya a genocide, the US falsely though it would steer Myanmar’s military away from…
