. The writer is a retired major general and has an interest in International Relations and Political Sociology. He can be reached at tayyarinam@hotmail.com and tweets @20_Inam For the past two weeks, we have been mapping out the implications, conclusions and lessons from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Having discussed the effects on warfare, and…
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka said that his nation will stand with Israel and do everything it can to block European Union sanctions against Israel while speaking at a press conference during Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s solidarity visit to Prague on Wednesday. “The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on; we will…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty warned of the impact of escalating regional tensions on global trade and energy markets during a meeting in London with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez. Abdelatty said the regional escalation has led to higher shipping and insurance costs and disruptions…
In a world searching for stability, it is dangerous to leave one of the world’s most critical trade routes in the hands of Egypt. The geopolitical reality of the Middle East is unstable, and Egypt is part of the problem. It is time to bring back the “Ben-Gurion Canal” project: a strategic shipping corridor connecting…
Elena Teslova 20 May 2026•Update: 20 May 2026 Russia and China signed over 40 documents spanning economy, energy, transport, and international cooperation following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday. The Kremlin said in a statement that 22 documents were signed at a special ceremony at…
Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, announced on Tuesday that he will conclude his five‑year tenure in the coming months, following a planned transition process intended to ensure continuity as the IIA prepares for new leadership. Bin has led the IIA since 2021, during a period marked by global economic turbulence, the COVID‑19…
Elena Teslova 20 May 2026•Update: 20 May 2026 Russia and China signed 20 documents spanning economy, energy, transport, and international cooperation following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday. The two leaders adopted a joint statement on further strengthening the partnership and deepening relations between Russia…
Despite Ankara’s formal stance and its miscalculated approach towards Jerusalem, third-party states continue to supply the country with Israeli-made goods. After imposing a so-called embargo on exports to and imports from Israel, it is reported, the Jewish State imported $924 million worth of goods from Türkiye in 2025, defying the official rhetoric of the AKP-led…
EU SEALS US TRADE DEAL: In the early hours of Wednesday morning, EU lawmakers and governments agreed on the terms for implementing the so-called “Turnberry deal” struck with Washington last summer, after Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs if Brussels kept dragging its feet. Under the agreement, the EU will scrap tariffs on hundreds of US…
The Canadian Labour Congress voted to cut ties with Israel’s largest labour organization, Histadrut, at its national convention last week. While the move is largely symbolic, critics say it sends a negative message to Jewish union members. The CLC, Canada’s largest labour organization, represents three million unionized workers across the country. The resolution to…
