Lebanon’s Golden Residency: Can Investment Thrive Without Reform?
By Maria Maalouf The Lebanese Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee recently approved a proposal granting a “Golden Residency” to foreigners who invest at least $500,000 in Lebanon. Supporters argue that the initiative could attract foreign capital and stimulate economic activity. However, critics question whether Lebanon’s current economic and institutional environment can genuinely attract sustainable investment. […]
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Key ISIS Financial Facilitators Across Continents.
By Tumwesigye Anslem The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken decisive action by designating three individuals and six entities involved in facilitating financial transactions for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its regional affiliates. Spanning Europe, the Middle East, and West Africa, these designations aim […]
G7 Leaders Unite on Historic Declaration to Combat Organized Illegal Migration and Migrant Smuggling.
By Asiimwe Angel In a notable display of international cooperation, leaders of the Group of Seven nations gathered at the 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, and adopted a dedicated Leaders’ Declaration on Tackling Migrant Smuggling. U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the agreement as a breakthrough, emphasizing the strong unity achieved among the participants. He […]
Iraq: Between the Conditional State and the Redefinition of Sovereignty.
By Nabimara Benson The joint statement issued on June 15, 2026, by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack represents far more than a routine diplomatic exchange. Its precise language, prioritized agenda, and tone of mutual commitment signal a profound evolution in U.S. policy toward Iraq: a transition from managing […]
Knesset Caucus Explores Lebanon: Security Threats Meet Diplomatic Openings Amid Regional Shifts.
The Capitol Institute In a rare cross-party gathering that included Lebanese voices, Israeli lawmakers convened today for the fourth conference of the Knesset Caucus for the Advancement of Regional Security. Titled “Lebanon: Between a Security Challenge and a Diplomatic Opportunity,” the event highlighted a mix of cautious optimism for peace and firm calls for robust […]
The Collapse Architecture:How Iran, Cuba and Russia Reveal the Fragility of the Twenty First Century.
By Rick Clay The twenty first century is being reshaped not by the ascent of authoritarian powers but by their structural collapse. Iran, Cuba, and Russia, three regimes that built their legitimacy on the illusion of permanence, are now confronting internal failures that no ideology, no security apparatus, and no foreign adversary narrative can reverse. […]
Frozen Assets as a Financial Weapon: Washington Rewrites the Rules of Engagement with Tehran.
By Ampamya Ronah In an unprecedented move redefining American economic pressure, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States will convert Iran’s frozen overseas assets into a direct compensation fund for its Gulf allies. Bessent wrote on X: “Any damage Iran inflicts on our Gulf allies will be paid for with funds drawn from […]
Iraq and the UAE Race to Redraw Gulf Energy Routes Beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
By Alain Renault The ongoing regional war involving Iran has transformed the Strait of Hormuz from a strategic vulnerability into a global economic emergency. For decades, Gulf states understood the risks of depending on a single maritime corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply once passed daily. But today, those fears are […]
Trump’s South Africa Strategy: Critical Minerals, White Refugees, and the New Great Power Competition.
By Joseph Hammond President Trump’s decision to admit 10,000 more Afrikaner refugees comes as Washington and Pretoria launch a strategic reset on critical minerals and mining. At the same time, the United States continues to accept Afrikaner refugees under a controversial humanitarian pathway that has angered parts of South Africa’s political establishment. South Africa is […]
US Treasury Sanctions Iran’s Leading Crypto Exchange Nobitex and Linked Executives.
By Julia Rota The United States has taken direct aim at Iran’s cryptocurrency infrastructure, designating the country’s largest digital asset platform, Nobitex, along with several affiliated individuals and other exchanges. The move, announced on June 2, 2026, forms part of the Trump administration’s broader “Economic Fury” initiative to disrupt Tehran’s ability to evade sanctions and […]