John Esposito, Leading American Scholar of Islam, Passes Away
Esposito challenged the idea that the post-Cold War Muslim world represented a unified civilizational enemy of the West.... Read more.
Israel Has Lost Democrats, JD Vance Warns the GOP Could Be Next
As Israel loses Democratic support, JD Vance’s attack on Israeli influence signals a deeper erosion of bipartisan backing inside the GOP.... Read more.
Obstetric Violations: Global Health Issue Behind Egypt’s Debate
The sentencing of Egyptian doctor Omnia Swaydan has pushed debate on obstetric violence into a wider question on whether healthcare systems can protect both medical... Read more.
Ali Khamenei and the Republic He Left Behind
As Iran mourns its second Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei’s funeral has become a final measure of the political order he shaped, the ideas he defended, and the unresolved... Read more.
Egypt’s Night of Release: A Penalty Win and a Nation in the Streets
From Cairo’s streets to Arab capital cities, Gaza and Egyptian cafés in New York, the Egyptian team qualification became a rare moment of collective release,... Read more.
Lebanon’s Sovereignty Trap
The US-brokered Israel–Lebanon framework promises sovereignty, reconstruction and a return of displaced civilians, but it turns Israeli withdrawal from an obligation... Read more.
Iran’s Battle Gain Leaves Larger War Looming
The new U.S.–Iran framework deal marks a major strategic gain for Tehran and a grave setback for the Israeli-American campaign that sought to force Iran into retreat.... Read more.
Washington and Tehran Want a Way Out, Neither Can Pay the Price
Given the complexity of the situation, the two sides may have no practical option except to return to war, each hoping that the other will suffer enough pain to... Read more.
Pentagon Raises Alarm Over Israeli Espionage
U.S. intelligence concerns over Israel have escalated to an unusual level, with officials reportedly warning that Israeli agencies may be trying to monitor senior... Read more.
U.S. Moves to Embed Israel in Its Defense-Tech Architecture
A provision in the FY2027 defense bill would expand joint research, weapons development, co-production, and data cooperation between the Pentagon and Israel, drawing... Read more.