Category: Politics
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On October 26, 1967, six months before his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. visited Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to address a group of students. What follows is an excerpt from that historic speech: “I want to suggest some of the things that should be in your life’s blueprint. Number one in your…
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The “Persian Trap” is a historical reference to a military and political strategy employed by the ancient Achaemenid Persians (in what is now Iran) to lure enemies into unfavorable battles or situations where they could be decisively defeated. The U.S. and Israel, along with their Zionist allies, are currently falling into that trap. Meanwhile, by…
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America was, in many ways, a unique experiment in human history—a nation built by immigrants, emerging from colonial rule, and grounded in revolutionary ideals. The overthrow of British colonial authority enabled the Founding Fathers to establish freedoms unprecedented for their time, most notably the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and has underpinned over…
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What is happening in America today feels disturbingly familiar. History has a rhythm, and the beat we are hearing now echoes that of the Weimar Republic (1919–1933)—a fragile German democracy that collapsed from within, paving the way for Nazi rule. It was a society where democratic institutions still stood, but moral restraint had vanished. When…
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“Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart—and that is the weakest of faith.”— Prophet Muhammad Today, forecasting geopolitical events can feel like predicting…
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Donald Trump says a lot when he goes off script—maybe too much for his own good. His recent speech in the Knesset and the bizarre circus at Sham al-Shaykh laid bare not just his foreign policy vision, but the raw mechanics of power, patronage, and performance that define it. There, amid what was billed as…
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On November 15, 1988, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), under Chairman Yasser Arafat, declared the establishment of the State of Palestine in Algiers. International recognition followed almost immediately—Algeria was the first to extend acknowledgment. By the end of 1988, nearly 78 countries had recognized Palestine, with India becoming the first non-Arab country to do so.…
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According to World Bank data, 8.5% of the world’s population—roughly 700 million people—still lives on less than $2.15 per day. A quarter of humanity, or about 2 billion people, survives on less than $3.65 per day. With the global population now exceeding 8.2 billion, these numbers expose a world of staggering inequality. The poorest half…
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Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, criticized Israel in September 2024 for its lack of a clear “end game” in its strategy, accusing the nation of perpetuating conflict rather than pursuing resolution. Responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that “we are surrounded by enemies,” Safadi emphasized, “We are here, members of the Muslim-Arab committee,…
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Vietnam holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite countries, as I visit here for the second time after 10 years. Its stunning beaches, archipelagos, mountains, and jungles, combined with a vibrant cultural spirit, rich cuisine, and above all, wonderfully welcoming and courageous people, make Vietnam feel complete. The Vietnamese have…
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