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Israel’s Public Diplomacy Strategy: ‘This is a Message to the People’
It’s normal and expected for a political leader to address the people of their own nation, but what happens when a leader decides to...
Peace Agreements or Sparks of War: Why Trump’s Plan to Revive the Abraham Accords is Dangerous
When Donald Trump facilitated the signing of the Abraham Accords during his first presidency to normalize relations between Israel and Arab countries, many regional...
Foreign Assistance Review: It’s the Policy, S_ _ _ _ d!
The world is a fluid place. In September 2024, Joe Biden was president, struggling like many a predecessor to manage the volatile Middle East,...
Six Hidden Gems in the Middle East Every Nature Enthusiast Must Visit
The Middle East is renowned for its rich history, ancient ruins, and vibrant souks. However, beyond these cultural landmarks, the region harbors stunning natural...
Lebanon: The Long Road from Sectarianism to the Illusion of a Stable State
Lebanon’s past reflects a delicate sectarian equilibrium, formally embedded in the 1943 National Pact, an unwritten understanding aimed at dividing authority among the country’s...
How Syria Fell and What’s Next for Iran’s Axis of Resistance
The recent downfall of the Assad regime in Syria sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East. When Syrian rebels, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
The Middle East in Turmoil … Again
In Syria the rebels have won and Beshar al-Assad has been ousted. The Assads, father Hafez al-Assad and son Bashar ruled Syria consecutively for...
Tehran’s Gamble: The Cost of Proxies and Isolation
Besides Israel, two powerful players are dominating the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia, orbiting in contrasting domestic and regional goals, although being authoritarian...
Trump 2.0: The Uncertain Future of Middle East’s Wars
President J. Donald Trump will serve as the 47th president of the United States of America, four years after reluctantly leaving office as the...
War in the Middle East, Oil Price Shocks and their Impact on the Global Economy
Donald Trump created history by winning 300 electoral votes, way ahead of the 270 mark needed to win the presidency and became the only...