Germany needs a ‘game-changer’ government
The origin of the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention” is often attributed to the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. However, it has assumed a much more modern relevance...
Hopes of an imminent Ukraine peace deal are fading
The Ukrainian army’s commander-in-chief, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Wednesday declared that Russia’s long-anticipated spring offensive had begun. In recent weeks, some of the largest Russian airstrikes of the war have also taken...
Israeli aggression pushing Syria into Turkiye’s arms
Israel last week bombed Syrian military bases, claiming that it was a warning for Turkiye to keep its assets away. However, Tel Aviv does not understand that its belligerence only increases Syria’s need for...
The Ball Is In America’s Court
In recent weeks, a series of messages and letters have been exchanged between Iran and the United States. Contrary to some interpretations, these communications — at least on our side — have...
A US victory over the Houthis will not be enough
For the past three weeks, US forces have been heavily bombing Houthi missile systems, drones, air defenses, weapons depots, command centers, training sites and the homes of militia leaders across several provinces,...
Why Europe should appreciate Trump
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Charles de Gaulle envisioned a Europe that was capable of defending itself. Eighty years later, that vision remains unfulfilled. The ambition to reduce reliance...
A pathway to stability in the Middle East
Many perceive history as a slow-moving process marked by gradual developments and incremental change. However, it is often punctuated by abrupt paradigm shifts that unexpectedly reshape entire regions. The Middle East, a...
How the ‘world order’ changes
After the Berlin Wall came down in 1989 and almost a year before the Soviet Union collapsed in late 1991, US President George H.W. Bush proclaimed a “new world order.” Now, just...
Canceling the Palestinians is Israel’s next play
Those waiting for a ruling from the International Court of Justice on South Africa’s claim that Israel is guilty of committing genocide in Gaza will have to wait for many more months...
Dismantling USAID could boost African self-reliance
Back in 2015, then-Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta warned the Pan-African Parliament about the dangers of development assistance. “The future of our continent cannot be left to the good graces of outside interests,”...