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Ignoring the noise and claims surrounding the negotiations, their continuation is a good indicator that both parties are desperate to reach an agreement. The cost of the current lingering crisis is high, and war, if resumed, would be devastating. The Trump administration cannot wage a major war…

The difficulty of reaching an agreement on an amnesty law has been a prominent news story in Lebanon. The reason for this difficulty lies in the distribution of those prisoners among three sectarian blocs and the insistence of each major sect’s representatives that their sect’s prisoners are the…

Fatah, or at least its official wing, has concluded its eighth conference, introducing new figures from within the same faction. As usual, tents of celebration were held to honor the victors, while mourning tents were reserved for the losers. The winners presented the conference as the pinnacle of…

A memorandum of understanding is not a wedding invitation. It is neither a declaration of victory nor a surrender. Many devils will arise once the table expands to address the details. The negotiators will swallow doses of poison on behalf of those whom they represent, if they choose not to resume…

As I followed the state of regional and international politics with sorrow, I was reminded of the saying attributed to Imam al-Shaabi. Speaking about the four “masterminds of the Arabs,” he said that “The masterminds of the Arabs are four: Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan for patience and deliberation; Amr…

The mere fact that the two most powerful leaders of the world (US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping) held a meeting was enough to inspire some optimism. As for what they agreed on, and the extent to which the agreements were reached in good faith, that all might perhaps become…

The culture of pragmatism has long been associated with the United States of America. With the current president, Donald Trump, we almost forgot this association, given the prevalence of international dominance rhetoric. This has made the White House's "interactions" with world events and…

It could be said, until further notice, that in the event of a resumption of the American-Israeli war with Iran, whatever form it takes, an American victory would be difficult and an Iranian victory would be impossible. Disregarding wishful thinking and the marketing of rosy narratives, we find…

In analyzing Iran’s position, it is not enough to say that what appears to be a dispute within the ruling system is merely a distribution of roles. This phrase, often used by some in our media, does not explain everything on the ground. It is true that closed regimes are skilled at producing…

US President Donald Trump is engaged in yet another battle with the US liberal media, including The New York Times and CNN. At its core is Trump's accusation that these liberal news organizations have let down the American people and nation in their confrontation with the Iranian regime by adopting…

Imagine you are a nation’s leader facing problems or seeking to underline your legitimacy on global stage, where will you go in pursuit of those goals? In ancient times, all roads led to Rome or Susa where two great empires set the tune in large chunks of the three continents known at the time…

The UK and the GCC have been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement for nearly four years. It has been a journey that has required patience, determination, and a shared belief in the profound potential of this partnership. The hard work has paid off. Concluding this landmark Free Trade Agreement with…