Killing al Baghdadi – SOF operation sparks attempted coup against ISIS leader February 10, 2019 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS As the sun sets on the Islamic State, its notorious leader faces a radical decision – a decision by his own men Read More
Europa – Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war) February 9, 2019 EUROPE·Headlines·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS OPINION | With the awakening belligerence of Putin’s Russia and China’s growing diplomatic and economic bluster, is Europe really prepared? Si vis Read More
Organised Crime in Asia – An [In]convenient Relationship February 8, 2019 ASIA·Headlines·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS There is an escalating crisis in Southeast Asia. A crisis developing from the symbiosis of organised crime, terrorism and the covert domestic Read More
Huawei – China’s telecom giant hits a giant wall January 29, 2019 Business·Cyber·Headlines·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS This Monday, in a 13-count indictment unsealed in a federal court in New York, four defendants affiliated with Chinese telecom juggernaut, Huawei Read More
Arabs and Kurds – Why can’t they just get along? January 25, 2019 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS U.S. Army Colonel Norvell DeAtkine examines the age old clash between Arabs and Kurds. The young Kurdish interpreter for American troops pointed Read More
Ambitions Never Laid to Rest – An Open Society vs. The Terrorist December 28, 2018 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·SECURITY·WORLD NEWS The recent terror attack in Strasbourg followed familiar patterns, but this attack has kindled something that may change the face of France. Read More
The Arabs – a “Manufactured” People? December 24, 2018 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis OPINION: Establishing a grand Arab peacekeeping force is a seductive idea. An “Arab NATO” consisting of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Read More
Afghanistan – A Bold Solution December 21, 2018 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS Opinion: After nearly two decades at war, the U.S. effort to build the Afghan state has been for the most part, a Read More
Islamic State pushed back. White Power on the rise. Sunrise in the morning. News at 11. December 20, 2018 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS The far right picks up ISIS's slack. Report indicates positive trend as regards lethal terror attacks, but reality is more complex. Read More
Even China Must Bow Before the Market December 12, 2018 AMERICAS·ASIA·Business·Headlines·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS Trump's efforts to drive China to the negotiating table have been rocky for the U.S. President, but they have shown that even Read More
A Veterans Day call to a nation divided November 11, 2018 Headlines·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.·VETERANS Just over two months after the funeral of John McCain, in what was likely the greatest moment of bipartisanship in years, post Read More
China’s diplomacy efficiently flatters small states November 1, 2018 ASIA·Business·ECONOMICS·Headlines·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics In comparing and contrasting U.S. and Chinese diplomacy, China is able to catch more flies with honey. China’s investment first, ask questions Read More
The Right Response to the Death of Jamal Khashoggi October 20, 2018 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi’s murder is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of reckless and destructive behavior by the Read More
Welcome to Jordan! A Return of Hope and Dignity October 15, 2018 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS Trapped in a game of geostrategic chess, Jordan stands as a buffer in a region with little stability. Part 3 of a Read More
Zimbabwe’s Election – Is there a path ahead? September 11, 2018 AFRICA·Headlines·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·WORLD NEWS OPINION: Since its inception Zimbabwe has been a divided country. Yet after the recent elections there may be hope, provided a ‘healthy’ Read More
Welcome to Jordan! A Den of Spies and Fajitas for Dinner September 7, 2018 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·SECURITY Trapped in a game of geostrategic chess, Jordan stands as a buffer in a region with little stability. Part 2 in a Read More