Resilient US Growth Hits Two-Year High at 4.3% in Third Quarter, Fueled by Consumers and Exports.
By Bill Michael The US economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the third quarter, surpassing economists’ expectations and marking the strongest growth in two years, according to delayed official data released this week. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that real gross domestic product accelerated from a 3.8 per cent […]
Miriam Adelson: Billionaire, Philanthropist, and Political Influencer.
By Sally Goldman Miriam Adelson is one of the world’s wealthiest women, a prominent physician, business leader, and major political donor with deep ties to both the United States and Israel. As the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, she has inherited and expanded a vast empire while wielding significant influence in Republican politics, particularly […]
Russia’s Terminal Collapse: A Strategic White Paper on Demographic Failure, Wartime Economics and Eurasian Realignment.
By Rick Clay Russia is entering a phase of irreversible structural decline driven by demographic collapse, wartime fiscal exhaustion, and the erosion of its industrial and human capital base. The Kremlin’s decision to prioritize military spending over civilian survival has created a self reinforcing cycle of economic contraction, labor shortages, and social fragmentation. As millions […]
Norman Podhoretz (1930–2025): Architect of Neoconservatism and Intellectual Provocateur.
By Tumwesigye Anslem Norman Podhoretz, the influential editor of *Commentary* magazine and a pivotal figure in the rise of neoconservatism, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Manhattan at the age of 95—a month shy of his 96th birthday. His son, John Podhoretz, announced that he died peacefully, with complications from pneumonia cited as the […]
THE LION ROARS: BEN SHAPIRO’S BROADSIDE AGAINST TUCKER CARLSON.
By Ernest Francis Radio host and author Ben Shapiro spoke (with great speed) at the Heritage Foundationon December 17, with the title of his address being that of his new book, Lions and Scavengers.His address at Heritage focused on an extensive criticism of Tucker Carlson and why he can haveno place in the conservative movement. […]
US Launches Major Retaliatory Strikes on ISIS in Syria Following Deadly Attack on American Personnel.
By Nabimara Benson In a swift and forceful response to a deadly ambush that claimed the lives of three Americans, the United States military executed a large-scale operation against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria on December 19, 2025. Dubbed “Operation Hawkeye Strike” a nod to the home state of the two fallen U.S. soldiers […]
Why the UAE–EU Partnership Matters for Global Stability.
By Ziad Hamdi As geopolitical fragmentation accelerates, strategic partnerships rooted in pragmatism rather than ideology are becoming increasingly rare — and increasingly necessary. One such partnership is emerging between the United Arab Emirates and the European Union, offering a model for cooperation at a time when global institutions are under strain. The UAE has positioned […]
The UAE–EU Strategic Partnership: Shaping a New Architecture of Global Cooperation.
By Ziad Hamdi In an era defined by geopolitical fragmentation, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological disruption, the United Arab Emirates continues to stand out as a stabilizing force and a forward-looking global partner. The deepening relationship between the UAE and the European Union is not merely a diplomatic alignment—it represents a strategic model for how […]
Gaza Can Be Something Other Than a Jungle.
By Samer Sinijlawi History is not gentle with Israelis and Palestinians. It records our failures with more clarity than our hopes. And the lesson it repeats, again and again, is brutally simple: every time diplomacy collapses, the next round of violence becomes even more devastating. We saw this in 2000 after Camp David, again in […]
Washington’s Strategic Shift on Sudan: Trump, Rubio, and the Redrawing of U.S. Leverage.
By Nash Seman Alhurra’s second report highlights a significant evolution in the way the United States—under President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio—is approaching the Sudan file. After years of fragmented diplomatic initiatives, Washington appears to be moving toward a more direct, hands-on strategy, one that reflects both the administration’s regional priorities and […]