In Russia, last year’s exodus of Western companies and Russian entrepreneurs is creating opportunities to entrench the regime, as a wartime redistribution of assets belonging to those who left the country promises to enrich what remains of the middle class and bind it to the state.In any discussion over the …
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A grand US-Saudi bargain? The cost of ties with Israel
Analysis: While Saudi demands for US weapons and nuclear energy are real, Riyadh is also likely testing the water to see what’s possible in Washington as the costs of normalising ties with Israel still far outweigh the benefits. Last month, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US Princess …
Read More »Palestinian Authority Opens Exhibition Of ‘Keys Of Return’ In Hebron
On June 21, 2023, the Old Hebron Museum opened an exhibition named “Keys,” featuring keys to the homes of Palestinians who were expelled from them in 1948. The exhibition, which was open to the public until June 26, was initiated and curated by the Hebron Rehabilitation Committee (HRC),[1] an organization …
Read More »In Azerbaijan, Israel’s defense chief discusses Iran, security cooperation
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant noted that his visit to Baku brings cooperation between the two countries to a new and unprecedented level. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Thursday that his two-day visit to Azerbaijan brings cooperation between the two countries to a new level in security, intelligence …
Read More »Is Turkey ready to join European Union as Erdogan jump-starts its bid?
In line with its founding father Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s vision, Turkey had historically positioned itself as a part of the Europe. Erdogan’s unexpected push may lead to some progress in certain avenues, experts and observers believe. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s surprising push to revamp his country’s stalled European Union …
Read More »Iran rebukes Italy over ‘terror sponsorship’ after hosting MEK leader
Iran was enraged by the Italian Senate Foreign Relations Committee after it hosted the leader of an opposition group that has been seeking regime change in Tehran for decades. The Italian ambassador in Tehran, Giuseppe Perrone, was summoned by Iran’s Foreign Ministry late Wednesday, to object to Rome hosting earlier …
Read More »Israel’s Hezbollah deterrence is eroding as Lebanon border heats up
IDF seniors warn that Hezbollah is becoming bolder and bolder, increasingly attempting to infiltrate Israeli territories and to provoke incidents with Israel. Israeli security officials are concerned over increased boldness on the part of Hezbollah in recent weeks, with several attempts by its members to infiltrate into Israeli territories. In …
Read More »Russia And Africa: Sharing The Future Together In Multipolar World – Interview
Africa Business Initiative (ABI), business NGO, created with the support of Russian businesses as a platform for economic and legal expertise aimed at strengthening relations between Russia and Africa. The main goal of this organization is to unite efforts in promoting and supporting the interests of Russian businesses within the …
Read More »Is It Time To Be Worried About Nuclear Terrorism In Pakistan? – OpEd
Due to the deteriorating political and security situation in the country, many speculate that Pakistan’s nuclear program could fall victim to intrusion by terror or fanatic groups. While the subject has been raised on the international forum numerous times and countered effectively as many times, it is important to take …
Read More »India-US Defense Partnership: Implications For Pakistan – OpEd
India is one of the world’s largest armaments importers and continues to expand the scope and range of its defence and strategic cooperation with countries like the U.S., France, Israel, and Russia. In 2016, the U.S. recognised India as a “Major Defence Partner”, a title that consents on India buying …
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