France-Algeria tensions escalate over arrests and expulsions
Tensions between Algeria and France have skyrocketed following a series of high-profile detentions. French authorities have this month detained many Algerian nationals living in France for allegedly instigating violence and hate online targeting rivals of the Algerian administration. Boualem Naman, an Algerian national, was arrested on January 5 and expelled from France. But upon his […]
Can Trump’s energy sanctions bring Putin to the negotiating table?
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Moscow that he will inflict economic actions, including taxes, tariffs, and restrictive measures unless Russian President Vladimir Putin settles to finish the fight in Ukraine. While it is distant apparent whether economic sanctions solely can bring Moscow to the table talks, Russia’s gas and oil industry darts to be […]
Trump’s expansionist agenda and its impact on the Panama Canal
President Donald Trump repeated his desires to acquire the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico in his inaugural address as he was sworn in for his second term. Trump has expressed his views regarding the canal and the Gulf of Mexico earlier. He signalled he was sober about pushing ahead with both those […]
Strategic interests behind North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine
Taking North Korean soldiers prisoner in early January provided final confirmation that the Hermit Kingdom has been involved in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine since late 2024. The involvement of North Korean troops represents a serious escalation. Russia Ukraine war is already the most extensive European war since World War II. It has potentially […]
Pennsylvania’s man case highlights U.S. crackdown on Hezbollah support
A man who used to live in the Pennsylvania region is confronting terrorism-related charges after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said they discovered proof of his actions to join a terrorist organization last year. In charges filed by a federal grand jury, they were authenticated evidence that indicated 24-year-old Jack Danaher Molloy, previously of […]
Trump faces geopolitical test as Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea deepen ties
Donald Trump ignored a pre-inaugural gift from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This timing was as important as the “comprehensive partnership agreement” between the Russians and Iranians. Pezeshkian and Putin signed the deal in Moscow three days before the US inauguration. As a result, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have […]
Will the Gaza ceasefire survive its phased approach?
A hold-up in executing the Gaza ceasefire agreement is not a good sign for an agreement that many worry could collapse as it moves through its three phases. While it is evident that all talks to end conflicts depend on careful trust building and are highly helpless to spoilers, the deal to conclude 15 months […]
Ceasefire deal: What comes next for Gaza and Israel?
The ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is likely to conclude this painful and long chapter for both Gazans and Israelis. Gaza has been totally demolished; many innocent lives have been lost over the past one and a half years. In addition to the demises and destruction in both Gaza and Israel, the fight will […]
Trump’s return sparks NATO anxiety over Ukraine conflict
The return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House is likely to cause trouble and tension in Europe due to fears that he will resolve the Ukraine conflict on conditions that benefit Russia. It is reported that the incoming president’s team has floated proposals to cede territory to its neighbor and remove Ukraine from […]
Assad’s Fall and the Future of China’s Middle Eastern Diplomacy
As Syria’s internal dynamics changed rapidly, culminating in the collapse of Bashar Al-Assad’s government on December 8, 2024, China assumed a cautious perspective. Assad’s removal carries multiple unintentional consequences for China’s ties with Syria and the Middle East. These consequences will affect not only China’s strategic coalition with Syria but also its regional arrangement and […]