Saudi Arabia Launches “Rawdat Scope” and “Afaq”: Student-Designed Satellites Propel Kingdom’s Space Ambitions.

By Tim Frazer In a remarkable milestone for the Kingdom’s burgeoning space program, Saudi Arabia has successfully launched two innovative satellites, “Rawdat Scope” and “Afaq,” into orbit as part of an international mission. Designed entirely by undergraduate students from leading Saudi universities, these small satellites represent a bold step forward in fostering national talent and […]

Why Conservatives Must Stand United in This Defining Moment.

By Sally Goldman America is once again standing at a crossroads. The political battles of the past decade were only the beginning, and the challenges facing our country today demand clarity, conviction, and—above all—unity. Conservatives cannot afford fragmentation or hesitation. The future of the nation, and the values that have defined it for generations, depend […]

Israel’s War Against Syrian Stability – And Why It Will Fail.

By Michael Arinzati Syria has re-entered the international stage under President Ahmad al-Sharaa with a clarity, dignity, and sense of national purpose that the region has not witnessed in decades. After fourteen years of war and suffocating authoritarian decay, Syria has begun the slow, determined work of rebuilding its institutions, reopening itself to global partnerships, […]

Strategic Vulnerability in China’s Semiconductor SectorThe Collapse of Zombie Companies and the Global Tech Containment Strategy.

By Rick Clay China’s semiconductor industry is entering a period of acute instability. Japan’s decision to restrict exports of photoresist a critical material for chipmaking—has left China’s fabs with only limited reserves, expected to last fewer than seven weeks. Without these imports, over 1,200 lithography machines could be idled, crippling production capacity. This crisis highlights […]

What Reconstructing Gaza Really Means.

A Vision For Gaza’s FutureHarder even than clearing the rubble is constructing an infrastructure of trust.To make this ceasefire a lasting peace will require both communities to look inward as well as across the border. By Samer Sinijlawi The window President Donald Trump opened in the Middle East is narrow, but it is real. His […]

Texas Governor Designates Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

WASHINGTON DC.Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on November 18, 2025, designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations under Texas law. The designation prohibits the groups and their affiliates from purchasing or acquiring land in the state and authorizes the Texas Attorney […]

U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum 2025: Leadership for Growth – A Decade of Partnership, a Century of Opportunity.

By Maria Maalouf The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will host the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum 2025 on November 19 under the theme “Leadership for Growth: Strengthening the Saudi–U.S. Economic Partnership.” More than an economic conference, the event represents a defining milestone in one of the world’s most strategically significant bilateral relationships. It […]

Standing Against Extremism: Why Europe Must Act Decisively Against the Muslim Brotherhood.

By Julia Rota Across several European cities, peaceful demonstrations are gathering momentum, driven by citizens of diverse backgrounds who share a common concern: the persistent threat posed by ideological extremism masquerading as religion. From November 11 to 24, these protests serve as a powerful reminder that the overwhelming majority of Muslims and nonMuslims alike reject […]