The Ceasefire: Selling Peace and Sustaining War

Does anyone still believe that ceasefires in the Middle East serve any purpose other than allowing the usual suspects to rearm for the next bloodbath? In mid-April 2026, the spectacle […]

Armenia: Playing with Fire

Historically, the Caucasus region has been turbulent due to its strategic location as a trade and communication route between Europe and Asia and a meeting point for three major historical […]

The end of Dubai’s Geopolitical project

The foundational myth of Dubai’s modern renaissance was its ability to exist as a neutral, apolitical sanctuary. Unlike its neighbors, Dubai marketed itself as a space where capital flowed freely, […]