Middle East & Africa
China’s Calculated Calm: Beijing’s Stance on the Iran-Israel Flashpoint with Dr. Nadia Helmy
While the world watches the Iran-Israel conflict edge toward the brink, China’s voice remains calm—measured, yes, but anything but indifferent. In this timely and...
Iran’s Breaking Point: How U.S and Israeli Attacks May Destroy the NPT and Spark a Nuclear Crisis
For twelve consecutive days, Israel has waged an intense aerial campaign against Iranian nuclear and military sites. On June 22, the United States joined...
Beyond Regime Change: The Strategic Collapse of Iran and the Architecture of Imperial Chaos
As tensions in the Middle East escalate once more, the latest round of attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel signals a...
The death of Christian diplomacy: Theology meets geopolitics in Damascus
On the morning of June 22, 2025, during the Divine Liturgy, a suicide bomber entered the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Elijah in Damascus....
Why Framing Qatar as Israel’s “Next Enemy”
A concerning narrative is gaining traction within certain Israeli circles, aggressively propelled by media outlets and commentators. Framed by articles like Elazar Gabay's incendiary...
Islamic State, Not “Lakurawa”
“France signed an agreement with ISWAP fighters,” said Niger’s putschist President Abdourahamane Tchiani during an interview in December of 2024 speaking of the Islamic State’s West...
Why Regime Change in Iran Could Be a Mistake
Israel has expanded its objectives in the conflict with Iran, now aiming not only to dismantle the Islamic Republic's nuclear and ballistic missile programs,...
Resolving the Iran Conflict Through Diplomacy
On June 21, the United States launched a series of precision airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a significant escalation in...
Peace Can’t Wait. Time to Send Peacekeepers
Authors: Muhammad Izzuddin Al Haq and Nur Afeerah Azman*
The collapse of the ceasefire agreement, which could have offered renewed hope for the livelihood of...
Red Sea Ambitions: Ethiopia’s Assertive Posturing and Its Geopolitical Consequences
Ethiopia’s embattled Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed—who garnered a Nobel Peace Prize under contentious and arguably premature circumstances—now seems to be adopting the hardline tactics...