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October 11, 2025

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

In the swirl of diplomacy surrounding the Israel-Hamas peace accord, much of the spotlight has fallen on President Donald Trump. But behind the scenes, another player — the tiny Gulf state of

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October 11, 2025

A New South Asian Chessboard

India’s bold diplomatic overture toward Afghanistan’s Taliban government is reshaping the region’s geopolitical axis, even as Pakistan triggers cross-border chaos with alleged airstrikes in Kabul. The moment is historic—India has agreed to

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October 10, 2025

Washington’s Shutdown Leaves America’s Farmers in the Lurch

Across America’s heartland, farmers are facing a storm that no weather radar can predict — a man-made crisis emanating not from the skies, but from Washington. The federal government shutdown has ground

Uncertainty and Realignment at the Munich Security Conference

The sky over Munich is as heavy and foreboding as Europe’s geopolitical outlook. The annual Munich Security Conference—a gathering of heads of state, foreign ministers, military officers, intelligence officials, and global business

February 18, 2025

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Trump’s Tariffs: A Steel Trap for American Industry?

On March 12, President Trump’s administration imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, a move that has been championed as a bold step toward protecting American metal producers. But far

February 18, 2025

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The Legacy of a Peacemaker: Reassessing Jimmy Carter’s Foreign Policy

In September 1978, amid the wooded seclusion of Camp David, U.S. President Jimmy Carter orchestrated a diplomatic miracle. For 13 tense days, Carter mediated between Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli Prime

December 30, 2024

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China’s Military Modernization—Six Takeaways the US Must Not Ignore

Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense dropped its annual 182-page tome on China’s military evolution. The China Military Power Report 2024, a tradition since 2000, serves as a Rosetta Stone for

December 25, 2024

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Fences Broken, Borders Redrawn

When fences erode, or nobody is at home, neighbours tend to take advantage. A nibble at a patch of land, a fence post pushed a yard away, a wall extended, a fact

December 24, 2024

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Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

The recent re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sent ripples through global capitals, with Beijing particularly attentive to the implications for U.S.-China relations. China’s leadership, while not

December 20, 2024

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France’s Political Quicksand: Macron’s Gamble and Europe’s Future

As the winter chill sets in across Europe, France finds itself in a political frostbite, leaving not just its own citizens shivering with uncertainty but also casting long shadows over the European

December 18, 2024

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Dominoes of Disaster: How Hamas Unwound the Axis of Resistance

History has an unforgiving way of mocking those who overreach. From Napoleon’s ill-fated campaign in Egypt to America’s disastrous entanglement in Iraq, the Middle East has repeatedly exposed hubris with the sharp

December 13, 2024

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Turkey’s Role in Syria’s Shifting Conflict Landscape

The Syrian conflict has taken a dramatic turn, with developments in Aleppo and Hama reshaping the balance of power in the region. Central to this unfolding drama is Turkey, whose strategic interests

December 7, 2024

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From Cartels to Congress: The Ripple Effects of Latin America’s Struggles

The 2024 US presidential election was profoundly shaped by an escalating crisis in Latin America, where the spread of organized crime and so-called “Mafia states” triggered a wave of migration that reached

December 5, 2024

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Opinion - Page 13

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

A New South Asian Chessboard

Washington’s Shutdown Leaves America’s Farmers in the Lurch

Uncertainty and Realignment at the Munich Security Conference

Trump’s Tariffs: A Steel Trap for American Industry?

The Legacy of a Peacemaker: Reassessing Jimmy Carter’s Foreign Policy

China’s Military Modernization—Six Takeaways the US Must Not Ignore

Fences Broken, Borders Redrawn

Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

France’s Political Quicksand: Macron’s Gamble and Europe’s Future

Dominoes of Disaster: How Hamas Unwound the Axis of Resistance

Turkey’s Role in Syria’s Shifting Conflict Landscape

From Cartels to Congress: The Ripple Effects of Latin America’s Struggles

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