U.S.–Asia Strategic Crossroads: Triumph, Turbulence and a Quiet.
By Prof Bill Michael President Donald Trump strode into the 47th ASEAN Summit with the swagger of a dealmaker and emerged with a ledger of victories that could redefine the Indo-Pacific for a generation. Rare-earth pacts with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. A trade framework with Hanoi. The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords ending a bloody […]
The Press Under Siege: Lebanon’s Media Caught Between Law and Power.
By Dr. Abdelaziz Tarekji Lebanon’s press freedom is no longer measured by occasional summonses—it is ensnared in a deliberate system where politics, law, and judiciary converge to suppress dissent. Since 2024, journalists and media outlets face escalating attacks: battlefield strikes in southern Lebanon, physical assaults during coverage, and judicial campaigns that twist legal provisions to […]
Between the Dollar Auction and Tehran’s Shadow Networks:The Battle of Iraq’s Banks is the Battle of Its Sovereignty.
By Tim Frazer Iraqi sovereignty today is no longer contested only in the halls of government, the corridors of diplomacy, or the frontlines of armed groups. It is also being fought in bank headquarters, wire transfer rooms, and compliance audits. The Iraqi dinar continues to bleed hard currency, while billions flow quietly into Iranian accounts […]
Rep Oye Set to Join October 25’s Target Boycott headlined by Nina Turner.
Washington, DC—DC’s US Representative Oye Owolewa is set to participate in Saturday’s “Boycott Target” press conference, headlined by former Ohio State Senator and US Congressional Candidate Nina Turner. This press conference, scheduled on October 25th at 11 am located in front of Columbia Heights Target at 3100 14th St NW STE 201, marks a critical […]
Unconventional Pathways to Peace: Rethinking Israel–Lebanon Reconciliation.
By Dr Julia Barakat Peace between Israel and Lebanon is not merely a treaty, it is a redefinition of possibility. In a region where history is written in wounds and borders are drawn in memory, conventional diplomacy often fails to capture the nuance required for true reconciliation. Here are five unprecedented models for peace, each […]
Strategic Recalibration in a Fracturing Russia: The Postponement of the Trump–Putin Summit as a Geopolitical Turning Point.
By Rick Clay The abrupt postponement of the Trump–Putin summit in Hungary is more than a diplomatic snub—it’s a seismic shift in global power dynamics. In a world accustomed to carefully choreographed summits and backchannel concessions, the Trump administration’s unyielding response to Russia’s intransigence marks a bold recalibration of U.S. strategy. Paired with the authorization […]
Ambassador Danon at the Security Council: “You are dealing with virtual reality – there will be no future in Gaza until Hamas disarms.”
The UN Security Council convened today (Thursday) to discuss the situation in Gaza. Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, criticized the Council’s detachment from reality concerning Gaza. Danon said: “Many of you are already picturing Gaza’s future: hotels rising on the coast; parks and schools filled with children. I could hand each of you […]
Joel Rayburn Confirmed: A Seasoned Diplomat to Lead U.S. Middle East Policy.
By Nash Seman The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 15-7 today to advance Joel Rayburn’s nomination as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, paving the way for his imminent confirmation by the full Senate. This milestone marks a triumph for the Trump administration, entrusting a decorated military veteran, accomplished diplomat, and respected scholar […]
Saudi Crown Prince to Meet Trump in Washington Amid Gaza Ceasefire.
By Tumwesigye Anslem Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, is set to visit Washington next month for a three-day trip, during which he will hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, a source close to the Saudi government revealed to AFP on Tuesday. The visit, scheduled to begin on […]
Honoring the Distinguished Media Personality Maria Maalouf with a Certificate of Leadership, Responsibility, and Innovation.
The Arab-European Center for Human Rights and International Law in Norway 🇳🇴 is proud to honor the distinguished media personality Maria Maalouf by awarding her the International Certificate of Excellence in Leadership, Responsibility, and Innovation, in recognition of her exceptional efforts in promoting the values of peace, tolerance, and humanity through media. This honor is […]