UAE Tightens Overseas Study Funding Amid Concerns Over Political Islam.
By Nash Seman The United Arab Emirates has introduced new restrictions on government funding for Emirati students seeking to study at universities in the United Kingdom, reflecting growing political and security concerns related to political Islam and extremism. The policy shift became evident in June when the UAE Ministry of Education released an updated list […]
Sara Carter Confirmed as Trump’s Drug Czar: A Hard-Line Reset in America’s War on Trafficking.
By John Rossomando The U.S. Senate has confirmed Sara Carter as Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) — commonly known as the nation’s Drug Czar — marking a decisive shift in how the Trump administration intends to confront drug trafficking, cartel violence, and the fentanyl crisis devastating American communities. […]
How SDF’s “Self-Administration” Rebuilt Fascism Without Calling It That.
By Michael Arinzati For nearly a decade, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) has been marketed in Western discourse as a democratic and radically progressive alternative to Middle Eastern authoritarianism. Governed politically by the PYD and enforced militarily by the SDF, the project presents itself as anti-fascist, feminist, and pluralist – a […]
Reza Pahlavi and the Most Dangerous Moment in Iran’s Future.
By Alain Renault As protests intensify across Iran and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s grip weakens, a question once considered hypothetical is becoming urgent: what happens if the Islamic Republic collapses—and who fills the vacuum? At the center of this debate stands Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince, whose name is increasingly chanted inside Iran not […]
Five Years After January 6: A Test of America’s Constitutional Soul.
By Julia Rota Five years after January 6, the United States finds itself at a defining crossroads—not only in how it remembers a single day, but in how it chooses to interpret dissent, justice, and the enduring meaning of constitutional freedom. History rarely offers moments that are simple or one-dimensional. January 6 was no exception. […]
Claims surrounding Morgan Ortagus should be approached with caution.
By Maria Maalouf Hezbollah has a long history of exploiting leaks and personal narratives to discredit figures who openly challenge its dominance in Lebanon. Personal relationships should never be weaponized to undermine political positions or professional credibility. Morgan Ortagus enjoys broad respect among the Lebanese public and maintains rare credibility with Israel—making her one of […]
The UAE’s Leadership in Yemen and Sudan Is Strengthening Regional Stability.
By Avi kaner I want to begin by expressing genuine appreciation for the leadership the United Arab Emirates has shown in recent years across the Middle East, the Red Sea basin, and the Horn of Africa. At a time when many nations hesitate to take on difficult responsibilities, the UAE has stepped forward with diplomacy, […]
Venezuela and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine.
By Asiimwe Angel President Donald Trump, in the opening phase of his second term, has reintroduced a principle long central to American power but rarely stated so plainly: opportunity in U.S. foreign policy is conditional. It is extended within limits, measured by time, and withdrawn decisively when ignored. Power does not operate on blank checks. […]
U.S. Sanctions Expose the Iran–Venezuela Weapons Network by Name.
By Maria Maalouf On December 30, 2025, the United States did more than announce another round of sanctions. It publicly mapped an entire weapons network linking Iran to Venezuela—naming the companies, the intermediaries, and the individuals who keep Iran’s military-industrial system alive beyond its borders. The sanctions, issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, target ten […]
The United States Expresses Deep Concern Over Sudanese Armed Forces’ Rhetoric as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens.
By Nabimara Benson The United States has issued a strong warning over recent statements by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), expressing alarm at rhetoric that promotes military solutions to Sudan’s protracted conflict while imposing preconditions for any potential truce. Washington’s message comes as the humanitarian situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate at an unprecedented scale. […]