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Threatening Gulf ports

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed The fighting has not stopped since negotiations in Islamabad came to a halt. US President Donald Trump’s dangerous decision to...

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The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development

The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development

Faisal Abdulhamid al-Mudahka Amid the continuing escalation in the region, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) pursues a balanced diplomatic policy...

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Delusion of ‘Greater Israel’

What is increasingly articulated within Israeli strategic discourse as an expanding geography of threats from Iran to Türkiye should not be read as...

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Gulf security is a red line

Faisal Abdulhamid Al-Mudahka The Arabian Gulf today pursues a balanced diplomatic policy grounded in calls for negotiation and support for political...

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The three clocks of the Iran war

The three clocks of the Iran war

In every conflict, the calendar is as consequential as the cannon. The war that has consumed the Gulf between the United States, Israel and Iran is no...

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Saudi diplomacy seeks to strengthen US-Iran truce

Saudi Arabia is addressing the US–Iranian negotiations, sponsored by Pakistan, with utmost seriousness and meticulous attention. Although not a...

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Trump turmoil sees Sanchez emerge as progressive star

Trump turmoil sees Sanchez emerge as progressive star

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez hosts a summit of world progressives this week with greater global clout as turbulent relations with US President Donald Trump...

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Netanyahu sees Lebanon as his last chance for a ‘win’

Netanyahu sees Lebanon as his last chance for a ‘win’

The Israeli rhetoric about the war on Lebanon is simple. Israel has been fighting with Hezbollah since 1982 – first for 18 years inside Lebanon, and...

16.04.2026 20

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Hezbollah will never choose Lebanon over Iran

Lebanon this week remembered the outbreak of its civil war 51 years ago. If anything, April 13, 2026, ironically looked no different to the days of...

16.04.2026 20

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The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump

The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump

Sometimes, the “good guys” do wear white hats. The “good guy” I am referring to is the American-born leader of the Catholic church, Pope Leo...

16.04.2026 20

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Commitment to peace and development vital counterpoint to ‘law of the jungle’

If you are searching for a counterpoint to the current drift in global politics, you only have to look at China’s diplomatic calendar over the past...

15.04.2026 10

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Energy lifeline shouldn’t be held hostage

Washington’s announcement of a naval blockade targeting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports — halting “all passage” linked to Iran —...

15.04.2026 30

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Commitment required for ceasefire traction

Commitment required for ceasefire traction

No agreement was reached between the United States and Iran in the latest round of talks held in Islamabad, as negotiations concluded without a...

12.04.2026 10

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Iran a turning point for Europe’s liberation

Europeans are on what might be called “a journey” when it comes to the US-Israel war against Iran, now apparently in a ceasefire after Donald...

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Ceasefire must be more than short respite

Ceasefire must be more than short respite

The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran — with Israel signaling its alignment — has not ended the conflict....

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Tasks laid out for high-quality development

President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China’s service sector. He made the remarks in...

08.04.2026 20

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AI misusers must face harsher music

The rising use of artificial intelligence tools in the short video industry has sparked significant controversy, especially with recent incidents of...

07.04.2026 20

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A new order for Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing war of choice launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has shattered the geopolitical status quo in our region. As Washington...

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Negotiations not ending Ukraine war

Even before Donald Trump’s presidency began, he claimed boldly he would end Russia’s war in Ukraine within 24 hours. Yet over one year later,...

04.04.2026 20

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Global unrest

In the present era, global unrest has spread extensively. This growing unrest has completely disrupted the peace of the entire world. The question is:...

04.04.2026 20

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ME conflict has no quick or easy answers, only hard choices

There is a familiar rhythm to the wars that the United States starts: a burst of declaratory confidence, a promise of swift resolution and then the...

02.04.2026 20

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Five-point proposal shows commitment to push for end to the conflict

The recent joint attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian cities, followed by Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes, have pushed...

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The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

On April 1, a British court is set to rule in an important trial that could define the limits of mass protest in Britain. Ben Jamal, director of the...

01.04.2026 20

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Iraqi militias: An intractable security dilemma

A diplomatic crisis unfolded this week when Kuwait issued its second formal protest to Iraq’s envoy, followed hours later by Baghdad’s suspension...

01.04.2026 20

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Why the Middle East crisis demands a global health response

Across the Eastern Mediterranean region, escalating armed conflict is dismantling the infrastructure of health. Hospitals are managing surges of...

01.04.2026 20

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AI and data governance not zero-sum game

For years, the prevailing assumption in Washington has been that technology is a zero-sum contest, and that the United States can maintain its...

01.04.2026 30

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Massive protests against Trump across US on ‘No Kings’ day

Huge crowds of protesters rallied across the United States on Saturday against President Donald Trump, venting their fury over what they see as his...

31.03.2026 20

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Action a must as Gaza doctor faces death in Israeli jail

Israel must immediately release Gazan doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, UN experts stated in unequivocal terms in a statement last week. Safiya had been...

30.03.2026 20

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Iran, ‘Soleimani’s Armies’ and Trump’s coup

US President Donald Trump’s approach differs from those of his predecessors. He has different friendships, rivalries and ways of running wars. He is...

30.03.2026 20

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Pakistan should be empowered to mediate end to Iran war

Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib Israel surprisingly struck close to the Pakistan Embassy in Tehran on Thursday. This was not by chance. The area near the...

30.03.2026 20

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The US-Israeli war on humanity

We are witnessing a war on humanity. This might sound hyperbolic to some, but it should not. What is unfolding across the globe is not a series of...

29.03.2026 20

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The US-Israeli war on humanity

We are witnessing a war on humanity. This might sound hyperbolic to some, but it should not. What is unfolding across the globe is not a series of...

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ICC states should not ignore judicial experts’ conclusions in Khan’s case

Cuno Tarfusser and Sergey Vasiliev One week ago, several outlets reported on a consequential development in the disciplinary case regarding the...

29.03.2026 20

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Pakistan’s economic situation

Pakistan’s economy is facing serious challenges. The economic situation has deteriorated. Due to the poor economy, millions of people are living...

28.03.2026 30

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Key antiwar states rally for US-Iran talks

As the Gulf Cooperation Council states have become targets of Iran’s retaliatory attacks during the US and Israeli war on Iran, few countries in the...

28.03.2026 20

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How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger

The United States-Israel war against Iran is usually described in the language of strategy: Deterrence, escalation, military pressure, missile...

28.03.2026 20

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Importance of Strait of Hormuz

The war between the United States and Israel with Iran is ongoing and it is not clear how long it will last. The US President claimed that Iran’s...

28.03.2026 40

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As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here’s why

My deepest sympathies lie with the Iranian people, whose hearts are torn in many directions. Many long for freedom and dignity, yet they remain wary...

26.03.2026 30

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The strategic significance of renewable energy

Wars and conflicts are generally analyzed and examined through military, geopolitical and ideological lenses. But we should also look at the energy...

26.03.2026 30

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Opportunity for peace, must not be squandered

A drawn-out United States-Israeli conflict with Iran serves no one’s interest. A ceasefire and dialogue are the only way out. China, which is deeply...

26.03.2026 30

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This energy shock demands a green industrial strategy

The US-Israeli war on Iran has destabilized the entire Middle East, inflicted a massive human and environmental toll and caused one of the biggest oil...

25.03.2026 40

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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an international crisis

Ahmed Essa Al-Sulaiti For more than two weeks now, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted. Several vessels have been...

25.03.2026 40

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The Rohingya repatriation myth: A crisis quietly abandoned

For years, the international community has spoken with reassuring consistency about the eventual return of the Rohingya to Myanmar. Repatriation has...

25.03.2026 40

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US should pursue any talks in good faith

As the Iran war enters its fourth week, the US president said the United States and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” that...

25.03.2026 40

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Solving the tuberculosis puzzle

Anafi Mataka and Sharonann Lynch The bacteria that cause tuberculosis have been known since 1882 and an effective treatment was developed decades ago....

24.03.2026 30

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The US should end the war asap

United States President Donald Trump’s instincts are correct. He wants to end the current engagement as soon as possible. He is using both a carrot...

24.03.2026 30

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Innovation drives EV success

In news that marks a structural shift in a key manufacturing industry, Chinese automakers sold roughly 27 million vehicles in 2025, compared with the...

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Israel’s displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Israel’s attacks in Lebanon — and the threat of more to come — have caused more than a million people to flee their homes. This is nearly...

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When the Gulf came under fire, Europe looked away

For decades, the Gulf did more than invest in Europe. It helped sustain confidence in it. Gulf capital flowed into London real estate, Paris markets...

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Iran war a five-star opportunity for West Bank settlers

Back in November 1989, Benjamin Netanyahu made a speech at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. He argued that the Israeli government had failed to...

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