Opinion

Trump’s Golden Dome mirrors Reagan’s Star Wars—ambitious shield for a multipolar, tech-driven threat landscape
Opinion Politics

From Star Wars to the Golden Dome: Missile Defense, Then and Now

Steve Witkoff brings outsider deal-making to Middle East diplomacy, bypassing tradition for bold results
Opinion Politics

Can Steve Witkoff Succeed Where Career Diplomats Have Failed in the Middle East?

Pope Leo XIV signals moral diplomacy, interfaith unity, and Middle East engagement through quiet strength
Opinion Politics

Beyond the Balcony: Why the First American Pope Matters for the Middle East

Trump reshapes global strategy with bold Arctic push and Middle East deals redefining U.S. power
Opinion Politics

From Sand to Snow: Trump’s High-Stakes Gamble in the Arctic and Middle East

From pirates to Houthis, maritime threats persist, demanding modern strategies rooted in historical lessons
Business Opinion

From Blackbeard to Ballistic Missiles: The Enduring Battle for Maritime Control

Trump’s Middle East tour drew investments, praise, and controversy—while avoiding Gaza’s crisis and criticism
Opinion Politics

Statecraft or Stagecraft? How Trump’s Middle East Visit Resonated with the Public

Trump’s Gaza Freedom Zone plan draws skepticism; rebuilding needs trust, safety, demining, not press releases
Opinion World

Gaza’s “Freedom Zone”: A Dream or a Mirage Amid the Rubble?

History isn't only what we remember—it's also what we've lost, buried, or erased forever
Opinion

Erased: What History Forgot, Buried, and Burned

Literature endures—bridging cultures, healing hearts, and transforming lives in our ever-changing digital world
Opinion

Beyond the Screen: Why the Written Word Still Matters

Penguins of Heard Island seek U.S. trade and defense pact, challenging Britain’s recent deal
Opinion Politics

Flippers and Free Trade: How Penguins Could Out-Negotiate Britain

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