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Is There Even a Blinken Doctrine?

08 يناير 2025, الأربعاء

When viewed through the lens of famous doctrines that have shaped U.S. foreign policy, it’s hard to argue that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has put forth a defining doctrine of his own. Serving as a loyal executor of President Biden’s foreign policy vision, Blinken has been more of a practitioner than a doctrinaire figure. Considering Biden’s extensive experience and expertise in foreign affairs throughout his political career, it’s understandable that he did not opt for a strongly doctrinaire

Toward Singularity: The Future of AI and Humanity

07 يناير 2025, الثلاثاء

We live in an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly permeating and transforming every aspect of life. With the exponential decrease in the cost of computing power, high-capacity chips have become much more accessible. Before the pandemic, the pace of digital economic transformation was relatively slow, but the pandemic marked a turning point in technological change. The normalization of hybrid work has redefined the concept of the workplace, while the digital economy has gained momentum in

Toward Singularity: The future of AI and humanity

04 يناير 2025, السبت

We are living in an era where artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of life at an astonishing pace. The long-standing trend of decreasing computational costs has made high-capacity chips more accessible. Before the pandemic, the digital economic transformation was relatively slow, but the pandemic marked a turning point for technological change. As hybrid work became normalized, even the concept of a workplace evolved, and the digital economy gained momentum, unbound by physical spaces.

What is the U.S. After in Syria?

22 ديسمبر 2024, الأحد

Debating what the United States wants in Syria might seem futile, as the question lacks a clear answer. This is primarily because, for some time now, the U.S.’s de facto policy in Syria—shaped by what it doesn’t want—has failed to evolve into a comprehensive strategy. The result has been a patchwork approach that oscillates between non-involvement and preventing Syria from falling entirely into Iranian and Russian hands. This tactical zigzagging, spanning the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations,

ICC Ruling, UN Veto, and Biden's Israel Legacy

28 نوفمبر 2024, الخميس

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) historic arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant has given President Biden yet another "opportunity" to showcase his unwavering support for Israel. In a statement signed by Biden, the White House condemned the ICC's decision as a "disgrace," asserting that no equivalence can be drawn between Israel and Hamas, and reaffirming the U.S.'s steadfast commitment to Israel’s security. These remarks, unsurprising given Biden’s

Escalation in Ukraine War Before Trump’s Inauguration

23 نوفمبر 2024, السبت

The Biden administration’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missile systems against targets inside Russia has marked a significant escalation in the war. Ukrainian leaders had long struggled to persuade Washington to take this step, but reports suggest that Russia's deployment of North Korean troops may have been the tipping point for Biden. Determined to fulfill his promise of full military support to Ukraine, Biden appears intent on ensuring Kyiv enters potential negotiations—expected

What direction will Trump's Türkiye policy take?

14 نوفمبر 2024, الخميس

In the first week after Trump’s election victory, he named several people he intends to appoint to his cabinet, signaling that border security and immigration will be his top priorities. While Trump aims to speed up Senate confirmations for these appointments, his full foreign policy team is yet to be finalized. His exclusion of figures like Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo suggests he’s looking to avoid repeating dynamics from his first term. In place of those who once had their own agendas and aspirations,

Is Trump gearing up for a clash with the establishment?

14 نوفمبر 2024, الخميس

President-elect Trump’s recent cabinet appointments have caused shockwaves in Washington, surprising even some Republicans. His picks for critical positions like Defense Secretary, Director of National Intelligence, and Attorney General aren’t only controversial but also face potential difficulties gaining Senate approval. Figures such as Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gaetz, while ardent Trump supporters, lack experience for such senior roles. These appointments signal Trump’s focus on removing

Biden's Gaffe, Elitism, and the Future of American Politics

03 نوفمبر 2024, الأحد

In the final days before the election, President Biden’s latest blunder has made headlines. At a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, while responding to a comedian's comment about Puerto Rico being a "floating garbage patch," Biden remarked that the real "garbage" was around Trump himself. This slip has only fueled Trump’s base, especially amid backlash from nearly half a million Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania, who forced Trump into a defensive stance. Biden tried to clarify his remarks,

Is the real issue the humanitarian crisis in Gaza or the US elections?

19 أكتوبر 2024, السبت

It’s hard to believe that the Biden administration’s letter suggesting that military aid to Israel could be halted unless humanitarian aid flows into Gaza isn’t tied to the upcoming U.S. elections. After turning a blind eye for over a year to the ethnic cleansing and policies that have starved civilians, it seems Biden’s administration has suddenly remembered this crisis just three weeks before the elections. The timing and leaking of this letter could be interpreted as part of two weeks of negotiations