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Beyond the Mecca Accord–New Regional Security Strategies in the Making in Southwest Asia

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The recent signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan has sent ripples through the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Initial reports suggesting that Iran had been invited to join this newly established security alliance sparked immediate speculation regarding Tehran’s next move. However, the Iranian government has since formally clarified the situation, denying Read more

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Politics in the USA: Hacking the Two-Party System and the Rise of the Progressive Vanguard

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The Meanings and Functions of the Rise of Abdul El-Sayed   The American political landscape has just experienced a seismic tremor. In the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment-backed Haley Stevens, prevailing in what has been described as the most expensive Senate primary in American history. If El-Sayed triumphs in the Read more

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The Nuclear Asymmetry Dilemma

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From the Korean Peninsula to the South Asian Flashpoint and Beyond As of mid-2026, the global nuclear landscape is defined by a perilous paradox. While international non-proliferation frameworks strive to contain the spread of atomic weapons, the strategic behavior of established nuclear powers has inadvertently validated the security anxieties of non-nuclear states, triggering a cascading Read more

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ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd Ibn Bādīs–Religious Reform and the Architecture of Anti-Colonial Liberation in the Maghreb

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The Pulpit and the Pen The intersection of religious scholarship and anti-colonial resistance constitutes one of the most understudied yet structurally vital dimensions of twentieth-century liberation movements. In the Maghreb, where French colonial policy systematically dismantled indigenous educational, judicial, and linguistic institutions, Islamic scholars emerged not merely as custodians of doctrine but as architects of Read more

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Beyond the War on Iran–The Comlex Ways Ancient Lineage Shapes Modern Diplomacy in Tehran and Pakistan

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In the frantic coverage of breaking news from the Middle East, Western media often focuses on the visible: missile trajectories, diplomatic statements, and strategic calculations. When reports emerged that Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir would meet Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran—reportedly carrying a message from American officials—the headlines centered on geopolitical maneuvering. What Read more

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When Power Trumps Principle–Netanyahu, Jesus, and the Philosophy of Ruthlessness

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently offered the world a stark proposition: “Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan.” Quoting historian Will Durant, he argued that in a dangerous world, morality without power is futile—that to defeat evil, one must be willing to match its ruthlessness. It is a compelling soundbite for an age Read more

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The Convergence of Maoist Protracted War Theory and Iranian Mosaic Defense Doctrine

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Asymmetric Endurance Abstract In the contemporary landscape of geopolitical conflict, the disparity between conventional military power and asymmetric resistance has necessitated the evolution of strategic doctrines that prioritize endurance over immediate victory. This article examines the Iranian strategic framework known as “Mosaic Defense,” analyzing its structural and theoretical alignment with the classical principles of protracted Read more

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A Historic Shift: US voters sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis for first time

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In a notable departure from decades of consistent polling data, American public opinion on the Middle East conflict has reached a turning point. For the first time in more than twenty years, a greater share of U.S. adults express sympathy for the Palestinian people than for Israel, signaling a profound evolution in the nation’s political Read more

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