Policy
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Who Will Succeed Al-Qaradawi? Muslim Brotherhood Power Struggle Over the Group’s Mufti
For decades, the Muslim Brotherhood used religion as a cover for its political discourse. That same religious framework has now…
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Zelensky Reveals Trump’s Decision on Ukrainian Production of Patriot Missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed the decision made by his US counterpart, Donald Trump, regarding the granting of a…
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Terrorism Expands Into West Africa: Security Gaps, Resources and a Growing Threat
Terrorist groups are moving southward across the African Sahel, exploiting weak governance, local grievances and illicit economies. West Africa appears…
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The Unilateral Strike Option: How Netanyahu Is Complicating Trump’s Plans for an Iran Deal
Informed White House sources say the most significant point of disagreement between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister…
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Nine Kazakh Military Personnel Killed During Caspian Sea Exercises
Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry announced that at least nine military personnel were killed on Thursday during naval exercises in the Caspian…
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A Corridor for Arms and Terrorism: Bab el-Mandeb Developments Strengthen Houthi-Al-Shabaab Ties
The Red Sea has evolved from a maritime artery facing security threats into a far more dangerous point of contact…
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Some 1,300 Mysterious Air Shipments Sent From China to Iran Within Months
A journalistic investigation based on customs data reveals that Beijing allegedly transported dual-use components by air to Iran’s Defense Ministry,…
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Pezeshkian Opens the Door to Talks With Washington but Rules Out Concessions
The Iranian president’s speech appeared to be an attempt to redefine the boundaries of negotiation: expressing readiness for dialogue without…
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Trump Gives Xi an Exceptional Welcome as Partners, Not Adversaries Open a New Chapter
US President Donald Trump began Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States on Thursday with a rare personal…
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An Open-Ended Deadline: Iraqi Factions’ Weapons Issue Shifts From September 30 to Summer 2027
Leaders within Iraq’s Coordination Framework are considering extending negotiations with armed factions over the future of their weapons until next…
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