If you don’t speak Russian you can’t go to school
In defiance of the Geneva Convention on the Rights of the Child—and even the Russian Constitution—the Russian Duma has passed a law barring children of migrant workers who “do not…
Could Algeria suffer the same fate as Syria?
The two regimes were closely linked. Could the one in Algiers suffer the same fate as the one in Damascus? “Algeria is one of the few countries that regrets the…
The West must confront Russia’s broader aggressions
The West has yet to fully grasp that Russia’s global war against democratic civilization is already underway, with battlegrounds like Georgia, where Kremlin-backed election fraud and disinformation have installed a…
The Three Wise Men Brought the Most Useful Gifts
In ancient times, frankincense and myrrh were commonly used together to relieve postpartum pain and anxiety, lessening the probability of postpartum depression and reducing bleeding after delivery. Whatever was left…
China unveils detailed list of US naval targets
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has reportedly unveiled a detailed list of U.S. naval targets, including radars and sensors, for potential electronic warfare attacks against U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups….
Islamic Party militants seeking an Islamic state in China’s Xinjiang
Assad’s departure is raising alarms in Beijing due to credible reports of the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) fighting alongside HTS. TIP, also known as the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM),…
Israel: The Making of a Global Cyber Power
Israel, a nation with a population comparable to New York City, has emerged as a global cyber superpower. This achievement stems from five key factors: the integration of its commercial…
Understanding ISIS Recruitment
ISIS stands as one of the most lethal terrorist organizations in history. From 2014 to 2018, it operated as a proto-state under its self-declared Caliphate, controlling nearly 40% of Iraq…
The Women of ISIS
Counterterrorism approaches aimed to dismantle the Islamic State primarily targets male militants but women are leading contributors to ISIS’ strength and capabilities. Female operatives hold increasingly influential positions in the…
Why social media damages girls more than boys
Social media can have a more pronounced negative impact on girls compared to boys due to a combination of social, psychological, and cultural factors. Here’s an exploration of why this…
World’s Coal Demand at Record High in 2024
Global coal demand has surged to another record high this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, expecting the world’s coal consumption to level off through 2027. The…
The Who’s Who of the Assad Clan
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has fled Damascus, marking the collapse of his rule after over a decade of civil war. Rebel groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have made significant advances,…
The Markles Flop Again
The Markle’s tortured attempts to launch a successful Stateside endeavor continued this week with a new five-part docuseries about polo on Netflix. It’s called Polo, and while you might think…
Assad’s Fall May Not Be Good News for the Taliban
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a turning point not only for Syria but also for Islamist movements worldwide. For the Taliban, this moment is bittersweet. While the…
Russian New Year holiday ruined because of high food prices
With the ruble in freefall, the cost of imported goods is surging just as Russians prepare to splurge for the two-week holiday. Domestically produced food prices have also surged, fueled…
Quo vadis, Syria?
The fall of the Assad regime marks a significant turning point for Syria and the region. The Assad dynasty’s collapse, driven by internal forces and led by the rebel group…
Profile of News Influencers From a PEW Survey
Almost two-thirds of news influencers (63%) are men, about twice the share who are women (30%). Men outnumber women by about two-to-one or more on YouTube, Facebook, X and Instagram….
Who Will Inherit Assad’s Captagon Empire?
Captagon, originally developed as a pharmaceutical amphetamine in the 1960s, has evolved into a highly addictive black-market drug with widespread abuse in the Middle East. Known as “Abu Hilalain” in…
The Future of Syria – Tour d’Horizon
The fall of the Assad regime marks a significant turning point for Syria and the region. The Assad dynasty’s collapse, driven by internal forces and led by the rebel group…
Christmas Spirit
Every Christmas seems to renew something fundamental within us—our trust in others and, perhaps more importantly, in ourselves. There’s an undeniable magic to the season, one that influences our thoughts,…