Is the global economy as resilient as it seems?
Although the global economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of US President Donald Trump’s tariff war and other severe challenges, cracks in the foundation are beginning to appear. The October update of...
New EU defensive initiatives vital in era of hybrid warfare
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday gave a forceful speech in the European Parliament about the security threats and geopolitical challenges Europe faces from Russia. Her comments were striking...
Green shipping could mean a green Africa
In early September, African leaders convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the Second Africa Climate Summit, which focused on overcoming the obstacles to climate-resilient development on the continent. In their efforts to...
EU, NATO need a robust response to drone incursions
Mysterious drone flights in the airspace of EU and NATO countries in recent weeks have alarmed the public and politicians alike. The intrusions, some of which have been blamed on Russia, have...
Syrian elections a step toward unity and inclusion
Syria this week witnessed a historic moment. For the first time since the overthrow of Bashar Assad in December 2024, Syrians went to the polls under the transitional...
Unlocking Somalia’s Immense Potential – A Strategic Guide for Pakistani Investors
Somalia, frequently characterized in international media by a narrow focus on past challenges, represents one of the world's final untapped investment frontiers. For the discerning Pakistani investor with...
Regional cooperation the anchor of stability and development
The Israeli regime’s acts of military aggression against Iran on June 13 and Qatar on Sept. 9 were not merely military actions or blatant violations of national sovereignty. Rather, they represented a...
Gaza — an open wound on humanity’s conscience
Gaza today is not merely a besieged city on the shores of the Mediterranean, but a symbol of suffering spanning decades of occupation, blockade, and repeated wars. For many long years its...
Ukraine’s position improving despite stalled peace process
More than nine months into his second term, US President Donald Trump is no closer to bringing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to an end than he was on Day 1. But something...
The quiet change in focus of US-Middle East ties
For half a century, the US-Middle East relationship rested on a straightforward bargain: America guaranteed security and the Gulf exported oil. That compact was born of trauma — the 1973 embargo —...