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26 Aug 24

Middle East on edge: The United State and Israel address Iran threat

The Secretary of Defense of the United State, Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discussed the situation in the Middle East last Friday. They also explored the rising tension in this region. The Pentagon and Anadolu Agency reported all of the information about it. During their discussion they also focused on Iran. Iran […]

23 Aug 24

The effect of the Russia-Ukraine war in West Africa

In mid-2024, the reputation of Russia was greatly hurt by the significant setbacks. Ukraine attempted a surprising attack on Russian territory. This incident caught many off guard. At the same time, the Russian supporter group, Wagner mercenary, also faced one of its deadliest defeats in Mali. In July, a group of Tuareg rebels joined with […]

21 Aug 24

Rising storm: Biden’s tough decisions amid Iran-Israel escalation

After the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the president Joe Biden has two main goals. One is to defend Israel from any terrorist attack and other is to stop the war between Israel and Hamas. According to him it is important to prevent the conflict from growing into a larger regional war. […]

19 Aug 24

Rising storm: Biden’s tough decisions amid Iran-Israel escalation

16 Aug 24

What is the future of the Middle East with the US presidential race

It is very hard to decide who will prove best for the Middle East, Joe Biden or Donald Trump. However, both have different opinions regarding the conflicts of the Middle East. Back to June 27, 2024 when Trump promised that he will end the war in Ukraine if he gained power again. However, in that […]

08 Aug 24

China’s rising Role in Middle East diplomacy

China is the nation that started to challenge the US dominance and also becoming more important in global diplomacy. This nation is also crucial for the Middle East. Nowadays, China plays an important role in mediating between Palestinian groups and forming new relationships. This is the time when the United State gets a lot of […]

06 Aug 24

International community should take action to solve the security problems in South Asia

Ambassador Munir Akram belongs to Pakistan, spoke at the United nation Security Council in June 2024. His main focus was on the serious security threats coming from Afghanistan. According to him, the Taliban Administration is not fulfilling its promises to strongly oppose the TTP( Tehrik-e- Taliban Pakistan). The terrorist group is the cause of killing […]

04 Aug 24

Reevaluating US counter-terrorism efforts in Africa: The case for termination

The United States of America (US) has been spending billions of dollars on arming and training African militaries for over 25 years. The US has also created a military regional command specifically for Africa, established operating military bases or deployed forces in West Africa, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea, and provided both military […]

02 Aug 24

Gaza War: What does Kamala Harris think about it

Joe Biden’s support of Israel’s actions in Gaza has caused many things to change. It also became the reason for division in the Democratic Party between moderates and progressives. As Joe Biden will not participate in the upcoming US election. So, if Kamala Harris becomes the president, she may adopt a different approach to resolve […]

29 Jul 24

The International Court of Justice new ruling praised by many leaders across the world

The international Court of Justice is going to move forward by announcing its new decision. They call Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories illegal. Many countries across the world have praised this decision. It includes the Middle East, Asia, and the West. Also this announcement seems to strengthen the push for ending war between Israel and […]