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The recent state visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Astana, while encompassing standard diplomatic engagements such as leader-level...
When a German politician claimed that Iranians are “not ready for democracy,” it ignited a powerful and historically rich response from Goldie...
In a remarkable act of diplomacy and cooperation, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks, which is a big win for...
At a time when things were about to escalate, Donald Trump opted to extend the ceasefire with Iran—but not without a reminder of the ongoing risks....
In a moment that is rapidly reshaping the diplomatic landscape of the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has placed Lebanon at the center of an...
“The Pakistanis have been incredible mediators throughout this process, and we really appreciate their friendship and their efforts to bring this...
Just a few weeks ago, the idea of Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors sitting down together would have seemed far-fetched. Yet, on Tuesday, they did just...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance appeared on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier for his first major interview after leading a high-level U.S....
In a significant diplomatic development amid fragile regional tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations...
Lebanon has been through this cycle before. The debris, the ceasefire, the cautious hope, the slow process of rebuilding, and then, almost...
There are moments when a country has to move beyond ambiguity and speak with clarity. Lebanon’s recent decision to declare Iran’s...
In moments of regional upheaval, ambiguity can be mistaken for strategy. But every so often, a state chooses clarity over calculated silence. That is...
As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is once again in the world’s spotlight—this time not as an increasingly central...
What’s happening in Iran right now isn’t just another geopolitical issue. At its heart, it’s a long-standing human rights crisis—one that’s...
Iran has, quite simply, pushed the Gulf to a breaking point. Across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and beyond, there is a growing...
In Washington, a significant diplomatic moment unfolded as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador, Princess Reema bint Bandar, met with her counterparts from the...
American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC)’s Annual Interfaith Iftar, hailed as a “beautiful, powerful gathering” at...
As analysts began to analyze Iran’s strike distribution during the initial weeks of the 2026 war, one number left everyone stunned. Almost half of...
There is an old strategic maxim: never give your enemy a reason to unite his friends. Iran has spent the last two weeks doing exactly that, and the...
In the early hours of March 9, an explosion rocked the peaceful street outside a historic synagogue in Liège, Belgium. The blast shattered the...
President Donald Trump’s announcement about the United States launching “major combat operations” against Iran signals a significant shift in...
Today, Iranian and American negotiators are meeting in Geneva for what might be a crucial round of indirect talks, and the message from Washington is...
The war in Sudan has become one of the most devastating humanitarian tragedies of our time. What began as a political and military struggle has...
For decades, the journey toward peace in the Middle East has primarily unfolded in the corridors of power, influenced by political leaders, diplomats,...
The inaugural summit of the Board of Peace at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington marked an ambitious moment in contemporary...
Today, Washington is set to host what could be a pivotal moment in shaping Gaza’s future. The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace will take...