Why Designating Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood Matters for Regional Stability.
By Maria Maalouf Sudan stands at a critical crossroads. After years of political turmoil and institutional collapse, the country is struggling to rebuild its state structures and reestablish stability. In this fragile moment, one issue demands urgent attention from policymakers in Washington and across the region: the role of Muslim Brotherhood networks in Sudan and […]
Designating the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan: A Critical Step Against Ideological Exploitation of Religion for Political Ends.
By Asiimwe Angel In a significant development amid Sudan’s devastating civil war, the United States Department of State announced on March 9, 2026, the designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. The department further stated its intent to classify the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effective […]
Not Unpredictable Strategic: The Consistent Doctrine Behind Trump’s Global Policy.
By Captain Gary Yuri Tabach As someone who devoted 30 years to serving America in the United States Navy—from a rank of Ensign in 1985 to a Captain upon my retirement in 2011—and who later continued working in the post-Soviet space, also serving as the first American in leading the NATO Center for Counter-Terrorism, I […]
Maritime Insurance as a U.S. Global Strategic Lever.
By Rick Clay Maritime insurance has become one of the most powerful and least understood instruments available to the United States during the conflict with Iran. Tanker movements, oil price stability, and the viability of Iran’s export channels all depend on a global insurance architecture dominated by Western firms, particularly Lloyd’s of London and the […]
The UAE in Iran’s Crosshairs: When Geopolitical Success Becomes a Target.
By Ampamya Ronah In the Middle East, wars are rarely confined to conventional military confrontations. The deeper battles are often fought over influence, symbolism, and the balance of economic power. From this perspective, the recent Iranian targeting of the United Arab Emirates becomes easier to understand. During the latest wave of regional escalation, the UAE […]
A Time of Anticipation.
By Lawson Kasshanna We are living in a region heading toward long-term and radical change. The Middle East today stands at a historic crossroads, and Lebanon, like many countries in the region, waits anxiously to see where the winds of transformation will lead. My starting point has always been concern for the Christian presence as […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Reaffirms Nation’s Resolve and Resilience in First Public Comments.
UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed delivered a statement while visiting civilians wounded during the recent attacks by Iran.In his first remarks since the conflict began last week, Sheikh Mohamed affirmed the UAE’s strength, resilience and commitment to protecting its people.The UAE President thanked the country’s armed services and security institutions for “the vital […]
The Iran War and China’s Strategic Unraveling
By Rick Clay The Iran war has become the most strategically consequential event for China in more than a decade. It strikes at the core of Beijing’s energy security, its Middle Eastern posture, its sanctions evasion architecture, and its long term planning for a Taiwan contingency. China’s reaction to the U.S. and Israeli strike was […]
How Long Will This War Last?
By General Mike Flynn Many have asked me various questions about the current war in Iran. One of the main questions is how long do you think this war will last? First off, war is brutal, vicious, filled with irony and uncertainty and always about strategy. However, strategy sometimes goes unnoticed or overlooked because the […]
The UAE and the Deterrence Equation: When the Missile Falls—and So Does the Narrative.
By Diing Magot In modern conflict, two wars unfold simultaneously. One is measured by radar systems and interception rates; the other by views, reposts, and viral clips. The first is decided by readiness and precision. The second thrives on exaggeration. When missiles light up the sky, screens light up as well. But noise is not […]