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It is universally acknowledged that the United States, which has been known as the protector of freedoms and the torchb...

The President fans and the ‘logic of the jungle’

Opinion

The President fans and the ‘logic of the jungle’

It is universally acknowledged that the United States, which has been known as the protector of freedoms and the torchbearer of democracy, has also been, since the end of World Wa...

Insight | 14/01/2026

Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of its financial markets to all categories of foreign investors, removing many p...

Should Kuwait follow Saudi lead in liberalization?

Opinion

Should Kuwait follow Saudi lead in liberalization?

Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of its financial markets to all categories of foreign investors, removing many previous restrictions that limited stock exchange participati...

Insight | 13/01/2026

Recent developments across different regions suggest that global affairs are entering a period of heightened complexity...

A changing global landscape

Opinion

A changing global landscape

Recent developments across different regions suggest that global affairs are entering a period of heightened complexity. Issues that once appeared local or regional are increasing...

Insight | 12/01/2026

Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for leading an aggressive campaign against communism during his tenure...

McCarthyism and the repercussions of fear

Opinion

McCarthyism and the repercussions of fear

Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy is best known for leading an aggressive campaign against communism during his tenure in Congress from 1947 to 1957. He gained notoriety for his ...

Insight | 12/01/2026

During his first term, US President Donald Trump strongly opposed the measures introduced by health authorities to curb...

The vaccine earthquake

Opinion

The vaccine earthquake

During his first term, US President Donald Trump strongly opposed the measures introduced by health authorities to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. He refused to wear a m...

Insight | 10/01/2026

At a moment of heightened regional and global uncertainty, the need to preserve Gulf unity has become more urgent than ...

Unity does not mean uniformity

Opinion

Unity does not mean uniformity

At a moment of heightened regional and global uncertainty, the need to preserve Gulf unity has become more urgent than ever. The challenges facing the region do not distinguish be...

Insight | 08/01/2026

There is a famous Russian proverb, “Your eyes look like Baghdad, beautiful even in sadness”. I recently posted this on ...

Your eyes look like Baghdad

Opinion

Your eyes look like Baghdad

There is a famous Russian proverb, “Your eyes look like Baghdad, beautiful even in sadness”. I recently posted this on social media - In an interview on the television program “Th...

Insight | 08/01/2026

Sadegh Zibakalam is considered one of Iran’s most prominent thinkers and academics and may play a significant political...

What did Zibakalam say?

Opinion

What did Zibakalam say?

Sadegh Zibakalam is considered one of Iran’s most prominent thinkers and academics and may play a significant political role in the future. He is a leading figure in Iran’s reform...

Insight | 07/01/2026

I was surprised to discover that only a very small number of companies have managed to retain their status as the “most...

Where were they, and where are they now?

Opinion

Where were they, and where are they now?

I was surprised to discover that only a very small number of companies have managed to retain their status as the “most valuable companies” over the past 36 years, from 1989 to 20...

Insight | 06/01/2026

Ethics plays a vital role in shaping human minds and strengthening a sense of belonging to humanity. The problem is tha...

Ethics as a success measure

Opinion

Ethics as a success measure

Ethics plays a vital role in shaping human minds and strengthening a sense of belonging to humanity. The problem is that the concept of ethics varies across regions, eras, and cul...

Insight | 05/01/2026

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