18 Dec 2024

Alarming power struggle in Syria

Photo: The new Syrian flag raised high in Damascus.   The unceremonious ouster of President Bashar al-Assad entirely transformed the domestic political landscape in Syria and deepened the complexity of regional politics. The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—leading group in the rebel coalitio
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18 Dec 2024

Syria Post-Assad: Benefiters, Un-benefiters and What’s Next

The Syrian tragedy once more captures the global spotlight. In addition to Bashar al-Assad's departure, the rebels have now successfully driven the Baathist regime out of Damascus after a protracted civil war and humanitarian crises. This situation will inject a new dynamism to the geopolitical land
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17 Dec 2024

‘Assad’s fall and its consequences: a new era Begins’

Photo: The scenes of joy in Lebanon following the end of the Assad regime are justified and understandable (File/AFP)   Thirteen years of unremitting conflict, and 50 years of authoritarian rule of the Assad family came to an unforeseen and abrupt end on Sunday 8th December. The rebel off
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14 Dec 2024

Lebanon Ceasefire: Outcomes and Prospects

On November 27, 2024, a ceasefire agreement was put into effect between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel, marking a complex beginning of a new post-conflict phase. Before delving into examining the ceasefire agreement, its outcomes, and possible prospects, it is important to understand the circumsta
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06 Dec 2024

Kazakhstan’s Recent Achievements in Economics and Foreign Policy

Kazakhstan is rapidly solidifying its position as a rising economic power and an influential diplomatic actor on the global stage. With strategic initiatives in multiple sectors, the country is leveraging its geographic location, abundant resources, and forward-looking policies to attract investment
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26 Nov 2024

G-20 Summit Brazil 2024

During 18-19 November Brazil hosted the 2024 edition of the G-20 Summit, a Group formed in 1999 (in the context of the economic crises in Asia and Russia) by 19 countries and the European Union. African Union joined G-20 in 2023, while Spain has the status of permanent guest. The 19 member countr
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23 Nov 2024

Trump’s return: A Win for Netanyahu and Israel’s Far Right

Photo's source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en, President Donald Trump and Premier Benjamin Netanyahu   Trump has previously proclaimed himself the “best thing that could ever happen to Israel” (Schechter), and in the wake of the recent U.S election, this claim reverberates with even greate
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12 Nov 2024

The Economy of Indonesia – Positive Outlook in the Mid-Run

With a nominal GDP forecasted by the IMF experts to exceed USD 1.4tn in 2024, Indonesia is included in the Top 20 economies in the world. The economy of Indonesia presented a high level of resilience in the context of the outbreak of the exogenous shocks over the past years as coronavirus pandemi
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12 Nov 2024

Trump’s Triumph & Geopolitics

DONALD Trump’s triumph in the 47th presidential election held on November 5, 2024, has kicked off an intensive debate among commentators about his Administration’s internal and external governance preferences. Indeed, there would be a few visible shifts at the domestic level and there is little
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31 Oct 2024

The Role of Jaish al-Adl/Jundallah in the post-9/11 World

At the beginning of 20th century, the United States (US) was emerging as a global superpower. The end of the Cold War determined changes in the security architecture of Central Asia and AfPak regions but certain patterns remained. It is the case of Afghanistan’s strive to oppose external intervent
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