Why the Polisario Front Threatens Morocco and the Region
An independent Western Sahara run by the Polisario Front would likely turn into another source of regional insecurity.
You would be forgiven for forgetting Western Sahara, a territory on the...
Qatar’s cultural diplomacy as a global platform
As Qatar’s “Years of Culture” initiative marks its 15th partnership in 2025 — partnering with two countries, Argentina and Chile, in a single year for the first time — the program’s evolution...
Madleen’s Gaza mission shows power of civil society
Perhaps the only surprise about the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s Madleen mission is that there have not been more attempts to breach the inhumane blockade of Gaza during the last 20 months of...
Malaysia leads ASEAN in new direction on Myanmar
With Malaysia assuming the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2025, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is poised to steer the regional bloc toward a more assertive stance on Myanmar’s...
This Israeli government thrives on provoking the global community
Some prefer to hear the good news first, others the bad, but does it really matter? The good news about the Israeli government is that it no longer tries to hide its...
Trains and talks: Turkiye’s dual track in Ukraine war
Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ukraine’s airspace has been closed and its roads have been unsafe for travel. Thus, trains have become the primary means of...
Forcing an end to the Gaza war
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza have so far not amounted to a renewed cessation of hostilities. Israel wants the hostages back, while refusing to commit to ending the war. US envoy...
The US-China trade war’s consequences for agriculture
The trade war initiated by the Trump administration, particularly focused on China, has sparked widespread debate about its implications for various sectors, especially agriculture. As tariffs have been imposed on numerous goods,...
Africom’s demotion sends a signal: Africa must buckle up
US Gen. Michael Langley’s blunt declaration at the African Lion 2025 military exercise — “There needs to be some burden sharing” — resonates less as a strategic evolution and more as polite...
Meeting challenges, creating opportunities, sharing prosperity
Participants at the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations-China-GCC economic forum in Kuala Lumpur last week recognized the importance of strengthening cooperation to promote development goals and safeguard regional peace and prosperity.