America’s Lost Compass: When Middle East War Overrides U.S. Strategy
On August 2, President Donald Trump said he would halt planned U.S. strikes on Iran after Middle Eastern allies outlined the parameters of a...
Israel: The Great Exception in Trump’s Foreign Policy
In recent years, U.S. foreign policy has undergone a fundamental shift. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the “America First” doctrine is...
The Washington Shooting and Trump’s Ever-Ready Immigrant Card
The recent shooting in Washington, D.C.—one that left members of the National Guard dead and wounded—could have been a moment when the entire country...
US Between Projected Power and Internal Fragility: A Picture No Longer Matching Reality
On the surface, the United States still appears to be an unrivaled superpower: a president signing trade deals in Asia, shaping a new order...
Gaza: The Laboratory of Peace Under the Shadow of Power
These days, when politicians toss around the word "peace" like it's going out of style, its real meaning has gotten pretty murky. Sometimes, peace...
Symbolic Recognition of Palestine: A Strategy to Salvage Israel and Reproduce Instability
In recent years, a wave of international debate has swelled around recognizing a Palestinian state. Western countries—especially at the United Nations—speak more than ever...
A Relationship on the Edge: Israeli Attacks and the Fragile Alliance with Jordan
The signing of the Wadi Araba Peace Treaty in 1994 between Jordan and Israel marked a historic moment that appeared to promise stability in...
From the Dream of “Peace Through Strength” to the Nightmare of “Power Without Peace”
The Middle East—a cradle of history, culture, and geopolitical contradictions—has repeatedly witnessed alluring promises of peace that ultimately sank into the whirlpool of its...
Softening American Views on China: People vs. Politicians
U.S.-China relations in recent years have been shaped by political tensions and media-driven narratives, yet a recent Pew Research Center report reveals a subtle...
The Supreme Court vs. Authoritarianism: A Battle for the Rule of Law in America
Throughout the turbulent history of American democracy, the Supreme Court has consistently served as the guardian of the Constitution and the protector of the...