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21 Nov 24

Complexities of conflict: How Iran and Saudi Arabia shape Middle Eastern wars

Iran and Saudi Arabia have been fighting to strengthen their power in the Middle East for almost the past ten years. This rivalry has become the cause of different complexities in various areas. It weakened ‌international allies and resulted in ongoing wars. There is also the fear of the involvement of the United States if […]

19 Nov 24

Analyzing the US response to China’s role in the Red Sea conflict

Sometimes the US officials talk about China in a very confusing way. In reality, they seem to think that people cannot understand simple facts. The deputy secretary of state, Kurt Campbell, recently commented on China. Now he is about to leave his job. The comment related to how China is responding to attacks by the […]

17 Nov 24

The urgent need for a strong US strategy against Iran’s expanding influence

Recently, Iran attacked Israel just after Israel killed the Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israel wants to weaken Hezbolla’s strength, which is a key ally of Iran. Now this is the time when the US and Israel decide how to respond to this attack. Israel never stepped back and attacked ‌Iran. Because the nation wants to […]

11 Nov 24

Rethinking Relations with China: Moving Beyond a Zero-Sum Approach

As tensions rise in global politics, the relationship between the United States and China continues to be one of the most closely scrutinized dynamics in international relations. While many argue that dealing with China is a zero-sum game, where one nation’s gain is another’s loss, this viewpoint oversimplifies the complexity of modern geopolitics. Rather than […]

11 Nov 24

Trump’s Return: Implications for Central Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape

Donald Trump’s potential return to the U.S. presidency in 2024 could significantly impact U.S. foreign policy in Central Asia, a region traditionally overlooked in American diplomatic strategies. As geopolitical dynamics evolve, Central Asia finds itself at a crossroads, with increasing competition from China, Russia, and regional powers like Turkey. Trump’s unpredictable approach to foreign policy, […]

10 Nov 24

What are the impacts of US sanctions on Iranian oil companies

The United States has decided to increase sanctions on Iran’s oil sector. This decision came after ‌Iran’s missile attacks on Israel. On October 1, Iran targeted Israel. Iran attacked ‌Israel in 2nd times within 6 months. According to Antony Blinken, these actions have certain objectives. They have aimed to stop Iran from getting money for […]

05 Nov 24

Exploring the future of US-China relations under a second Trump presidency

Since the United States and China became friends in 1979, they have made great progress in the economy and science. However, the upcoming elections could change this. In 1979, both the US and China closed their ties with each other and made a lot of progress in many fields such as science and technology. However, […]

30 Oct 24

Navigating the recent call between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a phone call ‌last Wednesday. This marked their first discussion in many months. Vice President Kamala Harris also became part of this conversation on a phone call. This discussion took place after the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Additionally, Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas […]

28 Oct 24

Trump vs Kamala Harris: Who proves beneficial for US-Israel relation

The key topic in the upcoming US election is the ongoing war with Hamas and Hezbollah, and also the fear of worsening the war with the involvement of Iran. In such a tough situation, it is very difficult to decide who proves beneficial for the United States in the upcoming election race. According to the […]

07 Oct 24

West Bank attacks: What does Netanyahu’s government want to achieve?

Recently, ‌Israeli forces launched a violent attack on the West Bank, which is part of Palestine. According to them, they followed the order of Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite their claims of targeting “terrorists” and “militants” in a “counter-terrorism operation,” these raids have resulted in severe harm. According to Palestine’s mission to the United […]