A Stricken Environment Thanking its Tormentor: Banners of Subjugation in a Deaf Nation.
By Nancy Lakkis The banners thanking Iran, displayed along Beirut Airport Road and across the streets of the Lebanese capital, are not merely expressions of political loyalty; they are public acts of humiliation. They stand as stark symbols of a nation whose sovereign decision-making has been held hostage by the ideology of Velayat-e Faqih through […]
UAE and Germany Forge Deeper Partnership in Energy, Industry, and Advanced Technology.
By Sally Goldman During his official visit to Germany, H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to Germany, held high-level talks with H.E. Katherina Reiche, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. The meeting focused on strengthening the already robust UAE-Germany bilateral partnership and expanding cooperation […]
Lebanon’s Golden Residency: Can Investment Thrive Without Reform?
By Maria Maalouf The Lebanese Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee recently approved a proposal granting a “Golden Residency” to foreigners who invest at least $500,000 in Lebanon. Supporters argue that the initiative could attract foreign capital and stimulate economic activity. However, critics question whether Lebanon’s current economic and institutional environment can genuinely attract sustainable investment. […]
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Key ISIS Financial Facilitators Across Continents.
By Tumwesigye Anslem The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken decisive action by designating three individuals and six entities involved in facilitating financial transactions for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its regional affiliates. Spanning Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa, these designations aim […]
G7 Leaders Unite on Historic Declaration to Combat Organized Illegal Migration and Migrant Smuggling.
By Asiimwe Angel In a notable display of international cooperation, leaders of the Group of Seven nations gathered at the 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, and adopted a dedicated Leaders’ Declaration on Tackling Migrant Smuggling. U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the agreement as a breakthrough, emphasizing the strong unity achieved among the participants. He […]
Iraq: Between the Conditional State and the Redefinition of Sovereignty.
By Nabimara Benson The joint statement issued on June 15, 2026, by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack represents far more than a routine diplomatic exchange. Its precise language, prioritized agenda, and tone of mutual commitment signal a profound evolution in U.S. policy toward Iraq: a transition from managing […]
Knesset Caucus Explores Lebanon: Security Threats Meet Diplomatic Openings Amid Regional Shifts.
The Capitol Institute In a rare cross-party gathering that included Lebanese voices, Israeli lawmakers convened today for the fourth conference of the Knesset Caucus for the Advancement of Regional Security. Titled “Lebanon: Between a Security Challenge and a Diplomatic Opportunity,” the event highlighted a mix of cautious optimism for peace and firm calls for robust […]
The Collapse Architecture:How Iran, Cuba and Russia Reveal the Fragility of the Twenty First Century.
By Rick Clay The twenty first century is being reshaped not by the ascent of authoritarian powers but by their structural collapse. Iran, Cuba, and Russia, three regimes that built their legitimacy on the illusion of permanence, are now confronting internal failures that no ideology, no security apparatus, and no foreign adversary narrative can reverse. […]
Frozen Assets as a Financial Weapon: Washington Rewrites the Rules of Engagement with Tehran.
By Ampamya Ronah In an unprecedented move redefining American economic pressure, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States will convert Iran’s frozen overseas assets into a direct compensation fund for its Gulf allies. Bessent wrote on X: “Any damage Iran inflicts on our Gulf allies will be paid for with funds drawn from […]
Iraq and the UAE Race to Redraw Gulf Energy Routes Beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
By Alain Renault The ongoing regional war involving Iran has transformed the Strait of Hormuz from a strategic vulnerability into a global economic emergency. For decades, Gulf states understood the risks of depending on a single maritime corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply once passed daily. But today, those fears are […]