Gold, Rare Earths, and the Strategic Geoeconomy In U.S.–China relations
Technological innovation has historically promoted national development and supported superiority in international relations. In the contemporary world, artificial intelligence (AI) most probably will be...
What the Coup in Madagascar Means for Indo- Pacific?
After decades of stable politics, a violent uprising has rocked Madagascar again, leaving the country in the hands of a military junta. The island...
Could Jamal Mustafa Become the Leader of a New Iraq?
On November 5, 2025, Reuters published an article describing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as a potential kingmaker in Iraq's parliamentary elections slated for...
A Shift in Media Power: MAGA Voices Move from Fringe to Center in Trump 2.0
For many years, Republicans criticized what they viewed as a liberal media influencing American politics. However, under President Donald Trump’s second term, this narrative...
Syria’s Bedouins Lose Hope of Returning Home After Southern Clashes
In July, there was significant sectarian violence in Syria's southern Sweida province. The Sbeih family describes being taken by Druze gunmen and held with...
Is Ukraine a Viable State?
The Ukrainian parliament has disclosed that its public debt of over $190 billion will require close to four decades to repay—but this assumes the...
‘Amazing’ handshake fails to amaze markets as Xi unamused by Trump’s G2 offer
It is indeed known that the United States and China have been locked in an economic war. All possibilities of a further “pause” agreement...
The Geopolitics of Ports: Re-evaluating Economic Interdependence in the Horn of Africa
When Ethiopia’s prime minister revived his call for sea access in early 2024, regional headlines lit up overnight. It was not just about trade...
Americans Struggle between Democracy & Power: Who is Driving Whom?
Almost a decade ago, I would have wagered my entire wealth on the defeat of candidate Donald Trump in the primaries of the 2016...
Iraq’s Pivotal Vote: Power, Iran, and the Future of the U.S. Presence
Iraqis will vote for a new parliament on November 11, which is important for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and reflects the views of...