Shaher Al Shaher

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Associate Professor School of International Studies Sun Yat-Sen University/ China Professor at the Faculty of Political Science - University of Damascus (previously)

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New Rulers of Syria and the Challenges of Building a State

What happened in Syria cannot be summarized as the fall of the ruling regime and the rise of another, due to Syria’s importance in...

Why does the United States refuse to stop the war in Gaza?

It was not surprising that the United States of America used its veto for the third time in the Security Council against the draft...

For these reasons, Biden cannot stop the war on Gaza

Since the beginning of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the United States has shown great sympathy and unlimited support for Israel, declaring its right to “self-defense...

Why did Blinken fail to reach an end to the war in Gaza?

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's fifth round did not achieve its stated goals of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, despite the preparations, speculation,...

Failure in Gaza: Biden and Netanyahu… Who will leave First?

New tension is emerging in U.S.-Israeli relations, manifested in the public calls by President Biden to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cease the...

Transforming Gaza from Crisis to a Complex Strategic Quandary

The situation in Gaza has evolved into a multifaceted challenge that defies easy resolution. External interference, the absence of regional cooperation, and intense political...

Al-Assad’s Beijing Visit: A Stepping Stone to a Strategic Partnership Between the Two Nations

The Chinese government is adopting a new diplomatic stance, marked by a bold challenge to American directives. This strategy aims to bolster ties with...

Has the “fox of American diplomacy” transformed into a dove of peace?

Henry Kissinger, who was once viewed as an adversary by China, was a "sensible enemy". He understood the fate of his opponent and approached...

Washington and Beijing in a Vicious Circle

Blinken's negotiations with Chinese leadership were a challenging but necessary task in order to halt the deteriorating relations between the two countries. The situation...

The Future of US-China Relations After Biden’s Statements Against the Chinese President

It was remarkable the statement issued by US President Joe Biden, accusing Chinese President Xi Jinping of being a dictator. This puts us before...

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A Muslim Trifecta: The New Challenge to Washington’s Middle East

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