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‘A Tsunami of Human Suffering’: Gaza’s Last Functioning Hospitals Overwhelmed as Thousands Flee South
Exhausted medical staff at Gaza’s few remaining hospitals are struggling to cope with a devastating influx of thousands of sick, injured, and malnourished people fleeing renewed…
The Black Sea Dilemma: Russia and Turkey on Europe’s Security Frontier
In the Middle Ages, trade between the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean flourished so greatly that sailors considered the two basins organically connected. What was once a…
The ‘Tsunami’ of Recognition for Palestine: Navigating the Choppy Waters Ahead
Arab observers and public opinion are divided. On one side are the optimistic supporters who view the recent wave of international recognitions of a Palestinian state as a…
Afghan football chief accused of seeking $10,000 bribe for national team place
AFF president recorded talking to Australia-based player’s brother
Mohammad Yousef Kargar denies accuracy of leaked recordings
Mohammad Yousef Kargar, the AFF president,…
The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan
The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan
A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do not want to be cut off from the world.…
The Taliban Between Declared Openness and Underlying Challenges: An Analysis of Anas Haqqani’s Interview
Anas Haqqani, one of the most prominent young figures within the Taliban leadership, recently gave an in-depth interview on a prominent Indian podcast. The timing of this media…
Bagram Air Base: A Strategic Hub in U.S. Policy, Regional Mediation, and the Afghan Balance
Situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, where the interests of major powers intersect and regional strategies converge, Bagram Air Base remains far more than an abandoned…
Arab Region at a Crossroads: Washington or Beijing—Who Will Prevail?
On September 3, 2025, Beijing showcased a meticulously choreographed military parade in Tiananmen Square, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The…
The Sahel Alliance: Pursuing Economic Independence
On January 29, 2025, the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—announced their formal withdrawal from the Economic Community of…
Bagram: Restoring US Pride Or Containing China?
Recent moves by the United States suggest that Afghanistan may be entering a new and potentially destabilizing phase. The House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the…