Antony Blinken

Washington’s Ongoing Diplomatic Woes in Middle East

In the summer of 1990, President George H. W. Bush, recognizing the urgent need for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East, tasked his Secretary of State, James Baker, with organizing ambitious peace talks that would include Israel, the Palestinians,...
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), take position during ground operations at a location given as Gaza

Global Efforts to Ease Middle East Tensions

World leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, have emphasized the need to prevent escalation in the Middle East following Iran's failed attack on Israel. The Middle East is on...
US aircraft launches from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in operation against Houthi forces in Yemen.

Yemen Conflict: US and UK Launch Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran-Linked Sites

The United States and Britain have launched retaliatory strikes against Iran-linked sites in Yemen, targeting 36 Huthi targets. The strikes were carried out by ships and warplanes, following a drone strike in Jordan last month that killed three American service...
Liu Jianchao

China’s top envoy in shaping US-China relations

Chinese career diplomat Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has pledged to change the country's image of "wolf warrior" diplomacy and increase cooperation between China and the United States. Liu is seen as...
United States President Joe Biden

Biden’s Announcement on Iran Response

US President Joe Biden has announced his administration's response to a drone attack by Iran-backed militants on a US base in Jordan, which killed three American soldiers and wounded a dozen others. The attack was the first to take the...
Middle East

Is Middle East Instability Likely to Escalate in Future?

The Middle East has been a hub of geopolitical tensions and upheaval, with its complex dynamics influencing global peace and stability. As 2024 approaches, it is crucial for the international community to recognize and prepare for an even more turbulent...
Middle East

Middle East: A Battle for Supremacy among Regional Powers

The Middle East is currently facing a regional cold war between Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey, with each nation asserting its legitimacy to shape and rule the region. Iran, an enduring pillar of hegemony, has a rich history spanning millennia,...
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has over the past month attacked merchant vessels sailing through the Red Sea

India Learned the Hard Way in Middle East

India should reconsider its alliances with the US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) as the geopolitics of West Asia have significantly changed since October 7. Saudi Arabia has demanded that the security of the Red Sea be an international responsibility,...
Israel-US

Geopolitical Implications of Israel’s Substantial US Foreign Aid

Israel is a primary recipient of US foreign aid, despite its wealth and being the fourth most successful economy in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. This raises questions about whether Israel is a proxy for US imperialism in...
Climate-Middle East

Climate Challenges and Opportunities in the Middle East and Central Asia

The Middle East and Central Asia are facing a severe climate crisis, with temperatures rising twice as fast as the global average and rainfall becoming scarcer and less predictable. Fragile states are being significantly affected, and conflicts may worsen. The...
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