The Case for Classifying the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization.
By John Rossomando On July 16, 2025, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025, urging the U.S. to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). This is not an assault on Islam or faith—it is a critical step to confront an ideology that has driven violence […]
Abu Dhabi’s AI University Attracts U.S. Students in Global Race for Talent.
By Nash Seman In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, a surprising new destination is emerging for U.S. students eager to dive into the field: Abu Dhabi. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), located in the UAE’s capital, is drawing record interest from American undergraduates, signaling a shift in the global […]
DOGE – For Every State.
Robert B. Charles Every state – starting with Maine – should have a “department of government efficiency” or DOGE – a permanent, 24/7, oversight operation, much like an oversight committee, state auditor, or inspector general – but always open, eager, and welcoming for whistleblowers. Why? Because, as the old Catholic historian – Lord Acton – […]
UN Conference in New York Addresses Palestinian Peace Prospects.
By Nabimara Benson As Monday, July 28, 2025, a pivotal UN conference titled “Achieving Peace: Consolidating Outcomes and Charting the Way Forward” is in progress at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Initiated by a French-Saudi partnership, the high-level gathering seeks to tackle the Palestinian issue and push forward a two-state solution. H.E. DPMFM […]
Calls to Impeach Obama: Between Fair Accountability and Political Accusation.
By Tumwesigye Anslem In any democratic system, no one is above accountability. Regardless of a president’s popularity or stature, adherence to the Constitution and subjection to lawful scrutiny is essential. This principle makes the calls to impeach former U.S. President Barack Obama worthy of serious reflection — not out of political vengeance, but from a […]
Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: Between a Deepening Crisis and Political Constraints.
By Sally Goldman As the war drags on and the blockade remains in place, more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are enduring one of the worst humanitarian crises in the territory’s modern history. The situation has prompted urgent calls from international actors for immediate aid deliveries, amid conflicting political positions — notably […]
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agencies Face Political Overhaul Amid War, Sparking Domestic and International Concern.
By Rick Clay Ukraine’s Parliament passed controversial amendments to the Criminal Code on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, rapidly signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the same evening. The legislation places the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) under the direct control of the Prosecutor General— a political […]
Religion and Social Justice.
By Amb. Hamdi Saleh At the heart of all religions lies an emphasis on morality and social justice. Yet today,there is a widening divide between the wealthy and the underprivileged—both withinindividual nations and across the world as a whole.The call for social justice is at the core of all three Abrahamic religions: Islam,Christianity, and Judaism. […]
Maria Maalouf Honored by AMMWEC for Advocacy, Journalism, and Championing Women’s Empowerment
Washington, D.C. – In a moving ceremony celebrating leadership and interfaith unity, prominent Lebanese-American resident journalist and commentator Maria Maalouf was honored by the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) for her lifelong contributions to journalism, women’s rights, and global dialogue. In her acceptance speech, Maalouf said: “It is a tremendous honor to […]
EU Approves 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia Amid Mounting Internal Strains.
Washington DC.The 27 member states of the European Union on Friday agreed upon an 18th round of sanctions on Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia had been holding up the decision, citing concerns over its gas imports. But Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico relented, saying he had instructed representatives to approve the measures. […]