Middle East

The Ethical Bar Shifts: BRICS as an International Turning Point It was no ordinary summit. The BRICS’ statement in Rio de Janeiro on July 7, 2025, was not only forceful—it was unprecedented. For the first time, a bloc of major…

With missiles flying across West Asia, I am reminded of my trip to Iran in 2016, when I discovered a fascinating country and a vibrant Jewish community. Every day, I ask about the safety of friends and loved ones in both…

In the aftermath of the twelve-day war between Iran and Israel, many observers in Iran—and increasingly in the international analytical community—are raising concerns that another, far more expansive confrontation may be looming. Despite the costs of the last conflict, Israeli…

The war against Iran, which Israel has been seeking for over 20 years and which it launched with a blatant aggression on June 13, ended on June 24. A surprise attack ended with a surprise ceasefire. It is only a…

The deadly missile exchange between Iran and Israel—and to some extent, the U.S.— may have ended. Every party claims victory, and perhaps they should, for in truth, all are losers and all are winners. With no ground invasion, it’s easy…

We interviewed Nasrin (fictitious name for security reasons) about the current situation in Iran. She lives in Iran, is 20 years old girl, student in physics, promoter of an international humanist non profit organisation that promotes a simultaneous personal and…

While bombs and invasions draw widespread condemnation, economic sanctions—marketed as peaceful and humane alternatives—continue to inflict mass suffering, largely unchecked. From Iran and Venezuela to Gaza, sanctions quietly devastate civilian populations, while entrenching the very global inequalities they claim to…

The recent ceasefire declared between Iran and the U.S.-Israel axis might appear to be a temporary pause in escalating tensions. However, it reflects a deeper geopolitical reality: the Islamic Republic of Iran has not only withstood sustained pressure but, in…

Nobody saw it coming. Iran and Israel surprised the world by agreeing to a ceasefire precisely at the point when most observers expected their war to spiral out of control. Trump’s decision to bomb several nuclear sites in Iran and…

The Offensive Against Iran as a Link in the Containment of China: The Bully’s Move on a Board He No Longer Controls By Claudia Aranda The ongoing aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran cannot be interpreted solely through the…