Trump and the Sheikhs: A Transactional Diplomacy in the Gulf
Donald Trump deepens U.S. relations with wealthy Gulf nations through high-profile arms and tech deals, positioning Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar as key strategic partners.
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Trump’s Syria Bet: From ‘Terrorist’ to Trusted Ally?
After lifting U.S. sanctions, Donald Trump met Syria’s new Islamist president Ahmed al-Sharaa in a high-profile summit. Explore the strategic motives and implications behind this unexpected diplomatic shift.
US China Tariff War Pauses—Markets Breathe, But Tensions Linger
The US China tariff war is on pause, offering some relief to global markets. Yet behind the optimism, both sides remain wary as deeper issues go unresolved.
After Samarkand: Europe’s Long Road to Central Asia’s Treasures
After the Samarkand summit, the EU eyes Central Asia’s minerals and energy, but will infrastructure, politics, and Russia’s dominance block Europe’s ambitions?
Trump’s Plan, Arab Counterplans are no more relevant — Israel Looks Decided to Seize Gaza
Trump’s and Arab counterplans for Gaza are no longer relevant as Israel moves forward with its decision to seize the territory. Discover the shifting dynamics of Gaza's future.
In the Shadow of Tariffs, Xi Makes His Rounds—But ASEAN Still Pins Its Hopes on the US
As Xi Jinping deepens ties in Southeast Asia, ASEAN nations quietly navigate trade diplomacy—still hoping toward the U.S. amid rising China-U.S. tariff tensions.
A Return to the Table: The US and Iran Test the Waters of Diplomacy
Positive signals emerge after the first round of US-Iran nuclear talks in 2025. Is a new agreement finally within reach after years of deadlock?
In Trump’s Expanding Trade War, China Is in No Hurry to Flinch
As Trump's tariffs escalate, China resists pressure, seeks new trade alliances, and signals it won't back down in the deepening US-China trade conflict.
Knesset Pushes Through Law to Rein in Judiciary
Israel's Knesset has passed a law to increase political control over the judiciary, drawing protests and marking a significant shift in the balance of power.
A Nation’s Resistance: Confronting Erdoğan’s Hunger for Power
As protests erupt across Turkey, citizens push back against President Erdoğan’s growing authoritarianism. Is this a turning point for the nation’s political future?
