Solidarity with writers in Belarus against increasing repression – EWC
Statement of the European Writers’ Council Brussels, 15th April 2026 The European Writers’ Council stands in solidarity…
Tehran without its leverage: How Iran’s proxy architecture is being tested across the Middle East
Those remaining within the Iranian regime have no objective beyond self-preservation. Does Hezbollah in Lebanon recognize this,…
Barbara Leaf on Lebanon and Syria: Why military action alone can’t solve the region’s conflicts
Barbara Leaf, the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs in the Biden administration…
Turkey’s rise as a technical power: From NATO ally to strategic contender
In the corridors of the Mamilla Hotel in occupied Jerusalem (February 2026), former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett…
Russia’s gamble in the Gulf: War, energy, and a shifting world order
In the short term, Russia might be seen as one of the beneficiaries of the Third Gulf…
Europe in the eye of the geopolitical storm: Navigating alliances and autonomy
In a globally charged moment marked by intersecting tensions, Europe today faces a complex strategic test: managing…
US-Iran conflict strains NATO ties: Europe pushes back
The revelation and public disclosure of the dispute, its shift into a media-driven discussion rather than remaining confined…
France pledges support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, avoids Strait of Hormuz conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed today, Tuesday, “that we are working with the Government of Lebanon to…
Global tensions soar as the Strait of Hormuz becomes a geopolitical flashpoint
Who will fire the last bullet in this fierce war? That is the issue. All parties involved fear…
The Lebanese Foreign Minister met with the Syrian envoy to discuss border issues, displacement, and missing persons.
Foreign Minister and Expatriates Youssef Raggi received the Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Lebanon, Iyad Al…
IMF, Lebanon entering a new technical stage ahead of Spring Meetings
It appears that the latest round of talks between the Lebanese government and the delegation of the International…
Europe deterrence strategy will take years to build
While waiting for comprehensive deterrence to materialize, Europe resorts to an operational alliance—Germany, France, and Britain. Germany pushes…