by Giovanni Giacalone US President Donald Trump’s obsession with winning the Nobel Peace Prize has become a paradox, as his efforts to achieve it are creating more turmoil, thereby putting at risk the path to peace in both Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump appears so desperate for the Nobel Prize that he attempts to […]
By Rustam Taghizade The recent tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan are not only a diplomatic crisis between the two countries, but also an important turning point that could lead to a shift in the broader geopolitical balance in the region. The violence and casualties recorded during the special operation against Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg are perceived […]
by Giovanni Giacalone The “leader” of the Palestinian Association of Italy, as well as president of the Charitable Association Solidarity with the Palestinian People (ABSPP), Mohammad Hannoun, is still trying to call the shots, this time by strongly criticizing the left wing for a June 7 demonstration in Rome which appears to be too “moderate” […]
by Vernas Hefzy At the heart of simmering regional conflicts, a recent report issued by some Israeli generals stands out as a disturbing prediction about the military future of the Middle East. With tensions rising between Egypt and Israel, signs of a potential escalation are looming. Perhaps most surprising are the military preparations undertaken by […]
by Vernas Hefzy (originally appeared in Masr Times in Arabic) Vernas Hefzy Following the victory of the Syrian armed opposition factions that ended the rule of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, I interviewed Brigadier General Ahmed al-Dalati, a leader in the Syrian military operations department. We discussed the new government’s vision, the issue of minorities, […]
by Stefano Piazza Several videos promoting the ideology and activities of the Islamic State were found on the devices of the young man, a university student in Milan In recent days, the State Police arrested a 20-year-old Egyptian citizen for possession of material for terrorist purposes. Yesterday, as requested by the Public Prosecutor’s Office in […]
by Giovanni Giacalone The war initiated by the IDF in Gaza to release the hostages and eradicate Hamas has been dragging on for over sixteen months now. Around 58 hostages, two dozen of whom possibly alive, are still in the hands of the Palestinian terrorist organization which hasn’t been defeated or eradicated yet. The war […]
by Giovanni Giacalone It is widely known how the Biden administration was quite problematic for Israel with its pressure to limit the IDF’s actions against Hamas, the entrance into Rafah, cutting the weapon shipment and imposing continuous “humanitarian aid” into Gaza that went straight into Hamas’ pockets. However, sometimes things can only get worse and, […]
by Vernas Hefzy Displacement as a goal in Israeli narratives forms a vital part of the discussion regarding history and politics in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The narratives of displacement intersect with various historical, cultural, and religious elements and are used by some parties as justification for affirming their national identity and control over the […]
by Rustam Taghizade The initial outcome of the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States on Saturday cannot be considered a complete success. It is hypothesised that in this particular instance, Iran is seeking to prolong the negotiation phase. The present article will analyse questions of the following nature: firstly, what is the […]