Saudi-Led Group Seals $55 Billion Deal to Take Electronic Arts Private.
By Ampamya Ronah An acquisition deal for Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s largest video game companies, has been officially completed by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and investors including Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, in a deal valued at $55 billion. The company announced this […]
U.S. Sanctions on Mahmoud El-Abiary Put European Commercial Networks Under New Scrutiny.
By Asiimwe Angel Treasury Action Moves Beyond Individuals to the Financial and Corporate Infrastructure Around Them The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s decision to sanction Mahmoud El-Abiary, a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood figure based in the United Kingdom, carries consequences that extend well beyond the individual named on Washington’s sanctions list. The July 23, 2026 […]
عبد السيد وشبكة الإخوان في أميركا.. حين يدخل الإسلام السياسي إلى صندوق الاقتراع
بقلم: ماريا معلوف لم يعد السؤال في سباق ميشيغان الانتخابي هو: من يمول عبد السيد؟ السؤال الأخطر أصبح: من هي الشبكة التي تقف خلفه، وما طبيعة العلاقات التي تربط هذه الشبكة بتاريخ الإسلام السياسي والإخوان المسلمين في الولايات المتحدة؟هذه ليست محاولة للبحث عن علاقة عابرة بين مرشح سياسي وشخصية مسلمة أميركية. القضية، وفق المعلومات التي […]
The UAE, the “Little Sparta,” challenges the world of oil.
By Tim Frazer Moves by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) indicate it is seeking to complete its transformation from a state-owned giant into a major energy company capable of competing globally. Financial Times. When the United Arab Emirates withdrew from OPEC, the head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) stated that […]
The Anton Sahnawi Investigation: Journalism, Due Process, and the Importance of Evidence.
By Julia Rota The publication of a five-part investigative series on Lebanese banker Anton Sahnawi has reignited debate over the relationship between investigative journalism, financial accountability, political influence, and freedom of the press in Lebanon. The investigation makes a series of serious allegations concerning Sahnawi’s banking activities, political connections, and alleged relationships with Israeli figures. […]
Alex Eala Makes History in Washington.
Nabimara Benson On a humid Monday afternoon in the nation’s capital, Alexandra “Alex” Eala etched her name into tennis history. The 21-year-old from the Philippines defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to capture the women’s singles title at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open — becoming the first Filipino player ever to win […]
The Measure of a Wartime President.
By General Mike Flynn America is at war. Not the kind of war announced in joint sessions of Congress with unanimous applause. The kind of war that wages in silence until the bill comes due, paid in blood and treasure by those who had no say in incurring the debt. In the past seventy-five years, […]
The Collapse of the Islamic Republic: Internal Fragmentation, External Deterrent Failure, and the Architecture of Strategic Transition.
A White Paper Chapter, Strategic Assessment Series.Prepared for Senior Policy Review Date of Issue: July 2026 Classification: For Policy Review This chapter argues that the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered a condition of terminal structural collapse — not a managed or reversible decline, but a cascading, multi-domain rupture that is irreversible within the current […]
The Four Seas Project: Tom Barrack’s Vision for Redefining the Middle East.
By Maria Maalouf From Military Strategy to Economic Statecraft For decades, the Middle East has been defined by military conflicts, ideological rivalries, and geopolitical competition. Today, a different strategic vision is emerging in Washington—one that prioritizes trade corridors, energy security, infrastructure, and economic integration over military intervention. At the center of this vision is what […]
From Belgrade to Bratislava: Mohamed bin Zayed and the Architecture of Strategic Partnerships in the Emerging International Order.
By Nabimara Benson The international system is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations since the end of the Cold War. As geopolitical competition intensifies and the global order shifts toward multipolarity, influence is no longer determined solely by military capabilities or territorial reach. Increasingly, it is measured by a nation’s ability to convert credibility […]