The ideological divide between the far left and the far right has grown increasingly pronounced in contemporary politics. While the far left often presents itself as a champion of justice and human rights, its actions and policies frequently align with groups and ideologies that undermine democratic values. Conversely, the far right adopts a hardline stance […]
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U.S.- and Saudi-backed Joseph Aoun, entrusted with maintaining the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, pledges a state monopoly on arms and vows to usher in a “new phase” for Lebanon’s recovery and stability. In a historic and symbolic shift for Lebanon and the broader Middle East, Joseph Aoun has been elected president of Lebanon, signaling a decisive turning […]
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins addressed the recent New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in New Orleans, calling for national prayer and spiritual renewal in response to the tragedy that claimed 14 lives. In his article, Perkins drew parallels between America’s response to foreign terrorism and the challenges of addressing domestic extremism. “When radical Middle […]
Washington, D.C. – In a recent opinion piece published by Deseret News, Knox Thames, a former special envoy focused on religious minorities in the Middle East and South/Central Asia, argues for the importance of combining robust religious freedom diplomacy with an open and accessible refugee resettlement program. Thames highlights the precarious situation of religious and […]
Growing Demand for Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump’s Middle East Diplomacy By Junaid Qaiser The global peace-loving community is rallying behind the idea of awarding Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize for his groundbreaking efforts in Middle Eastern diplomacy. The historic Abraham Accords, signed during Trump’s presidency, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab […]
Trust in Institutions Falters as America Prepares for 2025: Can Faith and Leadership Bridge the Divide? As 2024 draws to a close, the United States stands at a crossroads. President-elect Donald Trump’s resounding victory, coupled with a Republican majority in Congress, has given conservatives reason to celebrate. Yet beneath the political triumph lies a troubling […]
Israeli AutoTech and its potential to advance Middle Eastern diplomacy have taken center stage in a thought-provoking blog by Will F. Simon, an expert in Israeli automotive technology and investment sectors. In his analysis, published in Israel Times Simon argues that technological innovation, particularly in the mobility and automotive industries, could play a transformative role […]
Writing for the UK-based outlet CapX, RFI’s Miles Windsor recently published a piece applauding the UK government’s reappointment of a special envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, an especially important step given the world’s “bleak and declining” religious freedom landscape. Windsors writes: Given the current state of the geopolitical landscape and the grave implications for minority […]
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, some of his foreign policy advocates are urging him to expand one of his most significant achievements: the Abraham Accords. In a recent opinion piece for Newsweek, Joseph Epstein argued that Trump should seize the opportunity to include Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan—three Muslim-majority, post-Soviet […]
The recent and rapid overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has created a power vacuum in the region, prompting a swift response from the United States. President Joe Biden authorized airstrikes against strategic targets to prevent ISIS from exploiting the instability. While this action is deemed necessary, the Deseret News Editorial Board argues that ensuring […]