Opinion
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The American Giant at the Moment of Decline
The author begins with an extended intellectual debate on the decline of great powers, starting with Oswald Spengler's thesis in his book *The Decline of the West*, then moves to contemporary structural theorization crystallized by Kenneth Waltz. Waltz argues that the accumulation of power beyond defense requirements drives the hegemonic state to use power as an end in itself, leading to accumulating costs, expanding circles of resistance, internal erosion, and the beginning of gradual rather…
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From Abu Dhabi to Benishangul, Yabus, and Tigray… to Ignite Eastern Sudan
The rapidly evolving political and security developments within Ethiopia, and the recent revelations by Reuters and Brownland regarding the activities of UAE-backed militia and mercenary camps in the Ethiopian region of Benishangul near the Sudanese border, coincide with shuttle diplomacy by the Saudi Foreign Minister to Addis Ababa, the Egyptian President’s visit to Abu Dhabi, and the meetings of the African Union Peace and Security Council. These events were preceded by Sudan’s unexpected return to…
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Reuters Names the Hand Behind the Sudan War
When Reuters confirms the existence of RSF training camps in Ethiopia financed by the UAE, it does more than report a fact—it collapses a carefully constructed illusion.
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The Hypocrisy of the Emirates and the Boldness of Israel
In the complex landscape of international politics, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel stand out as influential actors in the Middle East.
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Al-Burhan’s Presence Among the Masses and the Prime Minister’s Tours and Visits
A university professor I met in an Arab country, while celebrating with his students on one occasion, expressed special admiration for the shuttle diplomatic visits of Dr. Mustafa Osman Ismail, Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs. That professor said a beautiful phrase to me: "If you want to know the value of an official in the state, count his movements in the performance of his duties, whether those movements are in the domestic sphere or in…
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South Sudan on Hot Tin
The State of South Sudan has recently been witnessing a state of escalating political and security fluidity, reflecting what can be described as "soft rebellions" within the structure of the state itself, where power center conflicts intersect with increasing regional pressures. Far from the official discourse that promotes relative stability, complex movements are taking place in the corridors of power that threaten to completely reshape the political and security landscape.
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The Middle East: Unprecedented Challenges and a Fragile Stability
Political, security, strategic, and economic fluctuations currently define the Middle East, appearing much like the crater of a smoldering volcano. The region remains in a state of constant ferment; no sooner does one conflict subside than it is ignited by the embers of another. According to various analyses, this stage—shrouded in heavy clouds—is the most sensitive yet, due to the intricate overlapping of interests among global and regional powers. These actors view the Middle East…
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Why Do the Majority of Sudanese Stand with the Army?
The army is the symbol of our pride and dignity, the protector of our honor, the guardian of our property and our blood. It is a distinguishing mark on our foreheads and on the foreheads of our fathers and sons. It is an eternal love that began with our ancestors from its earliest formation under the name of the Sudan Defence Force, then was Sudanized after independence and became known as the Sudanese Armed Forces.…
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On the Potential Outcomes of Uncertain Negotiations
The recent escalation was linked to Trump's calculations that internal protests in Iran would lead to the fall of the regime, as well as attempts to exploit them politically and militarily. However, a retreat followed under pressure from Tehran's ability to control the situation, the extreme difficulty of toppling the regime through an air strike, the possibility of a harsh Iranian response, and the refusal of regional countries to support any military action for fear…
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The Red Sea… New alliances form following the failure of the chaos plan managed by the UAE
Over the past few days, following the escalation of the political and security crisis between Saudi Arabia and the UAE due to sharp differences in views on the security, military, and political situations in the Gulf of Aden, Somalia, and Sudan, this divergence and disagreement has now ended in what resembles a complete political rift between the two countries, as the matter did not stop in Yemen alone after the UAE’s rapid withdrawal from it. …