Middle East

Mandarin Chinese is Finding its Place in Qatar

Mandarin Chinese might not be the first language that comes to mind when you think of Qatar. Yet, in recent years, it has quietly...

The Fragile State of Turkey: A Nation on the Brink of Collapse

Turkey stands at a critical juncture in history, facing severe domestic and international challenges that threaten its stability and territorial integrity. While Ankara seeks...

China’s view on Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from the Gaza to Egypt and Jordan

As an Egyptian expert specializing in Chinese political affairs and the policies of the ruling Communist Party in China, what caught my attention most...

Syria and the Levant: Building Stability Amidst Shifting Ambitions

The Levant has long been a stage upon which the drama of history has unfolded- a region where empires collided, faiths converged, and civilizations...

Trump 2.0 and Palestinians: From Reversal to Repression and Deportations

In my new book, The Fall of Israel (2025), I examine the activities of all US postwar administrations regarding the Israelis and Palestinians. The...

Trump 2.0: Decoding the Semantics of Power and Palestine’s Elusive Horizon

As always, the U.S. presidential election has been a highly anticipated and widely debated event, given its most important strategic and political consequences. This...

From Ceasefire to Sustainable Peace: Regional and Global Implications in Gaza-Israel Conflict Resolution

The ceasefire of 18th January 2025 signals the end of a 15-month conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Spearheaded by nations of Qatar,...

Iraq on Edge: The Regional Fallout from Syria’s Unraveling

The abrupt collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has sent shockwaves across the region, placing Iraq on high alert. As Syria embarks on...

Syrians Are Ready to Rebuild Their Country, But They Need Solidarity

The civil war in Syria, which began in 2011, has left the nation devastated on multiple fronts: socially, economically, and physically. Entire cities lie...

The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: A Fragile Pause or a Path Toward Peace?

The long overdue ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered on January 15, 2025, represents a momentous diplomatic development in an ongoing conflict that...

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