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UK, France and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen
UK, France and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen Western nations such as UK, France, Canada, and Australia have recognized Palestine as a state ahead of UN meetings, marking a significant diplomatic win for the Palestinian cause. The recognition comes despite Israel’s opposition […]
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Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples
Trump’s dip into the Nile waters dispute didn’t settle the conflict – in fact, it may have caused more ripples President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Nile River waters dispute did not lead to a resolution, but rather may have caused more ripples in the conflict between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. The dispute centers on […]
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Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover
Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover The Israeli airstrike on Doha on September 9, 2025, represents a major escalation in the region and may irreparably damage Israel’s relations with Gulf Arab states. The strike, which killed six people but failed to kill any senior Hamas […]
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Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work
Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work Turkey’s peace process with the PKK has made historic moves toward peace, including the formal disbandment of the group and a symbolic disarmament ceremony in northern Iraq. The Turkish government and the PKK face significant challenges ahead, including […]
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The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it
The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it The US President Donald Trump’s plan to engineer an end to the conflict in Ukraine has raised concerns that security guarantees may not be enough to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. The idea of security guarantees, which […]
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For Syrian Druze, latest violence is one more chapter in a centuries-long struggle over autonomy
For Syrian Druze, latest violence is one more chapter in a centuries-long struggle over autonomy The latest violence in southern Syria’s Sweida region is part of a centuries-long struggle for autonomy among the Druze minority, who have faced challenges integrating into the Syrian state since the Ottoman period. The conflict began in mid-July after Bedouins […]
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Don’t write off the Putin-Trump summit just yet – its outcome might confound critics
Don’t write off the Putin-Trump summit just yet – its outcome might confound critics The upcoming Alaska summit between Trump and Putin may confound critics due to its potential for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. Despite Trump’s repeated pledge to end the war, there has been no progress thus far, […]
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The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response
The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response Since October 2023, Jewish settlers have carried out around 2,000 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, a dramatic surge compared to previous periods. The violence is fueled by a confluence of ideological fervor, opportunism, and far-right Israelis’ […]
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A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough?
A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough? Lebanon has an opportunity to chart a new path away from regional conflicts due to Iran’s weakened state and Hezbollah’s losses against Israel, which could lead to Lebanon’s increased neutrality. The weakening of […]
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Could the United States split up?
Could the United States split up? Benjamin Cohen, a political economist, explores the possibility of the United States splitting up in his new book “Dream States: A Lurking Nightmare for the World Order” (2025). Cohen argues that secession movements are becoming increasingly common around the world and that the US is not immune to this […]
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