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The thirty-second Arab Summit currently underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is doubtlessly among the most consequential Summits of the past three decades. Indeed, it is defined by a preconceived forward-looking vision for bringing the ships of the Arab world to safe waters during these turbulent…

Almost exactly a year ago when the last Ukrainian defenders left the shattered city of Mariupol many analysts believed that the war triggered by Vladimir Putin would be heading towards an end with a Russian victory. That belief was based on a number of assumptions that have since proven wrong. The…

The modern history of Sudan could perhaps be summed up as a struggle between revolutions and coups: - Revolutions that bring the citizens down to the streets, leaving the public sphere to them and their voice, and spontaneously giving rise to democratic structures that later take the form of…

Dr. Khaled Manzlawiy Assistant Secretary General for International Political Affairs at the Arab League Given the highly complicated circumstances facing the Arab region, it must confront exacerbating challenges and threats. Thus, the countries of the Arab world have a historical…

The reestablishment of Saudi-Iranian ties through China’s mediation sparked a wave of criticism and speculation in the US over Beijing’s role and whether it can act as a viable ally to Riyadh. Soon after however, a senior White House official announced that a meeting was held between Americans and…

Arab leaders will meet at the Arab Summit, hosted by the Arab League, during its 32nd session in Jeddah on May 19. As we gather amidst the challenges that have impacted our region, our participation in this summit is built upon a foundation of optimism. However, our attention remains keenly focused…

With last week’s diplomatic tango between US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China and the US took their first step towards putting an end to the hostile rhetoric that has marked disputes between the two countries in recent years. They have begun…

While Hamlet is William Shakespeare’s longest play, as well as his most important, Macbeth is his shortest and second most important. It has been called many things, as it is the greatest story of hatred ever written, a tale of ambition and bloodshed, or the tragedy of a noble and courageous man…

In the US, everything is a performance. Every development is heavily imbued with elements from the Hollywood film industry and its philosophy. The scene must be overwhelming, and the directors are the real heroes, not the actors, who are merely tools directors use however they want. That is why the…

I received several messages of complaint and inquiries after the publication of my interview with Salem al-Jomaili, head of the US branch in the Iraqi intelligence agency that operated under the former regime. The most significant messages were those that said the facts the interview laid bare…

ByEdward WongandMichael Crowley Ukraine’s planned counteroffensive against Russia has overshadowed talk of a potential negotiated settlement in the conflict, but some US and European officials say the next phase of the war could create momentum for diplomacy. It is unclear how the officials…

Not a day passes without an article about our region and President Biden’s administration dealing with it, strategically and tactically, whether in American newspapers or research center reports. Most of these stories focus on the revival of Saudi-Iranian relations through Chinese mediation,…