The Naval Blockade of Iran and its Role in the Hormuz Saga
The two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States (U.S.) and Iran on April 8th signalled a productive effort in halting suffering in the Middle East. While ceasing hostilities in Iran,
The two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States (U.S.) and Iran on April 8th signalled a productive effort in halting suffering in the Middle East. While ceasing hostilities in Iran,
When the United Nations Security Council was established in 1945, it was envisioned as the paramount pillar of international peacekeeping. Nearly eight decades later, however, the organization too often experiences
The second round of indirect talks between the United States (U.S.) and Iran occurred on Tuesday, February 17th, in an effort to reach a nuclear deal that
On December 17th 2025, the US Congress decided to fully repeal the Caesar Civilian Protection Act, which frees Syria from a set of sweeping sanctions
Making up more than 10% of the population, and controlling almost 20% of Syria’s territory, the Kurds play a crucial role in shaping Syria’s future.
Hard though it is to set aside the issue of the outcome of the US Presidential elections, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency
As we mark the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks, which saw horrific assaults on Israeli civilians by Hamas, the subsequent deaths of thousands
The Israel-Gaza conflict, with its recurring waves of violence and fragile ceasefires, has deeply impacted the psyche and opinions within Israeli society. As the war
The essence of the present Gaza conflict is rooted not only in the intricacies of the ongoing struggle but also in the crucial imperative that
The image used above of this river in Kurdistan from Wria Mahmood was taken six years ago when water levels were higher. Things now are
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