Top 10 Reasons Dubai Gets Stronger, During and After War.
By Avi Kaner When conflict hits a region, most cities fall into uncertainty.Dubai does the opposite. It accelerates. Number one, immediate sovereign backing.The UAE is not a fragile economy. It is backed by immense liquidity and some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds in Abu Dhabi.That means instant stabilization, rapid reconstruction, and most importantly, […]
The Structural and Systemic Collapse of Cuba (14 -30 DS)AY
By Rick Clay Cuba is entering a period of accelerated systemic failure driven by the convergence of governance decay, economic contraction, energy grid collapse, social fragmentation, and structural geological vulnerabilities. The island’s political institutions have lost operational capacity, its economy has contracted beyond recovery, and its energy system is nearing total failure. These internal pressures […]
Lebanon Faces Historic Turning Point with French-Backed Peace Proposal Toward Israel.
By The capitol institute The French government has drafted a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that would require the Lebanese government to take the unprecedented step of recognizing Israel, three sources say. As Israel plans a “massive” ground invasion to neutralize Hezbollah, the Lebanese government has accepted the plan as a basis for […]
Why Designating Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood Matters for Regional Stability.
By Maria Maalouf Sudan stands at a critical crossroads. After years of political turmoil and institutional collapse, the country is struggling to rebuild its state structures and reestablish stability. In this fragile moment, one issue demands urgent attention from policymakers in Washington and across the region: the role of Muslim Brotherhood networks in Sudan and […]
Designating the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan: A Critical Step Against Ideological Exploitation of Religion for Political Ends.
By Asiimwe Angel In a significant development amid Sudan’s devastating civil war, the United States Department of State announced on March 9, 2026, the designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. The department further stated its intent to classify the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effective […]
Not Unpredictable Strategic: The Consistent Doctrine Behind Trump’s Global Policy.
By Captain Gary Yuri Tabach As someone who devoted 30 years to serving America in the United States Navy—from a rank of Ensign in 1985 to a Captain upon my retirement in 2011—and who later continued working in the post-Soviet space, also serving as the first American in leading the NATO Center for Counter-Terrorism, I […]
Maritime Insurance as a U.S. Global Strategic Lever.
By Rick Clay Maritime insurance has become one of the most powerful and least understood instruments available to the United States during the conflict with Iran. Tanker movements, oil price stability, and the viability of Iran’s export channels all depend on a global insurance architecture dominated by Western firms, particularly Lloyd’s of London and the […]
The UAE in Iran’s Crosshairs: When Geopolitical Success Becomes a Target.
By Ampamya Ronah In the Middle East, wars are rarely confined to conventional military confrontations. The deeper battles are often fought over influence, symbolism, and the balance of economic power. From this perspective, the recent Iranian targeting of the United Arab Emirates becomes easier to understand. During the latest wave of regional escalation, the UAE […]
A Time of Anticipation.
By Lawson Kasshanna We are living in a region heading toward long-term and radical change. The Middle East today stands at a historic crossroads, and Lebanon, like many countries in the region, waits anxiously to see where the winds of transformation will lead. My starting point has always been concern for the Christian presence as […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Reaffirms Nation’s Resolve and Resilience in First Public Comments.
UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed delivered a statement while visiting civilians wounded during the recent attacks by Iran.In his first remarks since the conflict began last week, Sheikh Mohamed affirmed the UAE’s strength, resilience and commitment to protecting its people.The UAE President thanked the country’s armed services and security institutions for “the vital […]