Despite the glaring and perilous flaws in the two-state paradigm, not everything that is not a two-state proposal is a better policy option. The “emirates” plan is a prime example of this.
Given France’s gruesome post-WW II colonial history—from North Africa through East Asia to Oceania—it has a feeble claim to any moral superiority and is hardly in a position to pontificate to Israel over Gaza.
Red Sea stands at a crossroads of global strategic currents. For countries like Israel, which straddle the region’s nexus of trade and security, the stakes are high but nuanced: opportunities for cooperation exist alongside new vulnerabilities.
espite being a Muslim-majority country, Azerbaijan has cultivated a model of religious harmony. Its Jewish community – one of the oldest and most well-integrated in the Muslim world – continues to flourish, with synagogues, schools, and community centers receiving full state support.
The Eastern Mediterranean has once again become a focal point of global attention. Vast offshore gas discoveries—Israel’s Leviathan, Egypt’s Zohr, Cyprus’s Aphrodite—offered the promise of prosperity and cooperation. Yet instead of binding the region together, overlapping maritime claims, old rivalries, and new security threats have turned the basin into a contested region.
The opening of the Japanese market to US imports and the removal of tariffs on American products could boost growth in Japan and bring numerous other positive effects.
The Sweida standoff is a microcosm of Syria’s broader puzzle after years of war. A marginalized minority is demanding dignity and security; a beleaguered central government is trying to reassert authority; regional powers like Turkey and Israel are maneuvering to protect their interests. The situation exposes the fault lines between external rhetoric and internal realities.
Many Albertans feel economically disadvantaged by federal policies, particularly those affecting the oil and gas sector. The province contributes heavily to Canada’s economy but often feels underrepresented in Ottawa. This movement seems more like a pressure tactic than a serious roadmap to secession. Still, it’s a fascinating case of regional identity, economic grievance, and political theater.
There are accumulating—albeit belated—signs of a new political assertiveness in Europe, together with a growing appreciation of Israeli resolve and Trumpian toughness
In the wake of the brief Israel–Iran war, President Erdoğan finds himself walking a tightrope. Ankara’s careful policy of balance has been tested by both opportunity and risk.