MENA-Asia Tourism Boom: Europeans Want Sophistication, Not Just Bling
Global trade tensions are reshaping tourism as Asia and the Middle East pivot to attract high-spending, experience-driven Europeans....
Gaza Opens Up New Strands of Debate in British Judaism
Progressive Judaism merges in UK, reshaping Jewish identity with ethical debate on Israel, unity in diversity, and political conscience....
Libya: EU Patches Up a Broken Seam
EU aid can't buy peace in Libya. Without united political engagement, Europe risks fueling instability instead of ending it....
Türkiye’s Oil Grab in Somalia: A New Era of Exploitation?
Somalia's oil rush has begun – but with Türkiye taking 90% and chaos looming, who will pay the price for this black gold bonanza?...
AirForce One, Qatar Style: The Dark Side of Diplomacy
When Trump likened a gilded Qatari jet to France's copper colossus of liberty, he unwittingly exposed the age-old art of buying favour in Washington's corridors...
Relief or Risk: Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions
Trump lifts Syria sanctions in deal-driven pivot, empowering Gulf allies and raising questions on U.S. leverage, security, and oversight....
U.S. Latest Shake Up on Africa: AU Peacekeeping Mission Broke
U.S. rejects Somalia peacekeeping funds amid Al-Shabaab gains, signaling pivot to Somaliland ties as region faces deepening crisis....
End of an Era: Hope and Anxiety for the Kurds
In a stunning about-face, the Kurds via the PKK, lay down their guns... leaving hopes of peace and political questions hanging in the mountain air....
Under Review: Israel’s Largest Trading Partner Second Guessing Relations
EU launches review of Israel trade deal amid Gaza crisis, citing humanitarian law breaches and growing internal bloc pressure....
Invisible Bridges: UAE Shapes Israel-Syria Mediation
The United Arab Emirates is emerging as a discreet but influential facilitator between Israel and Syria, avoiding the conventional trappings of formal mediation....
