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Macron’s Move: Palestine Recognition Signals French Autonomy

French president Emanuel Macron made headlines last week by stating that France would recognize the state of Palestine. Again.

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

High Minded Rhetoric and Empty Gestures: The Joint Statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

One of the most powerful quotes I have seen about international relations did not come from seasoned veterans of the halls of power that I navigated for…

Jul 22 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

A Continent Hostage to Its Own Creations: Europe, NATO and the EU

I took a brief hiatus, a week or so of not posting, to reassess the direction I want to take in the next period, and it has been quite eye opening (more…

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

The Ripples of Ending USAID

A little over a week ago, the U.S.

Jul 12 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

The New American Approach to NATO

In the previous two pieces we looked at how the Hague summit showcased NATO’s shifting direction under the Trump administration and Mark Rutte’s…

Jul 8 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

June 2025

Europe at the Hague Summit: Player or Played?

To understand what the outcomes of the NATO summit mean for Europe, we must take a step back and look at the years leading up to the current state of…

Jun 30 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

Much Ado About NATO

I have been traveling over the past few days, and I caught a bug along the way, so bear with me as I am both sick and jet lagged.

Jun 29 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

From Gunboat to Bomber Diplomacy

In a turn of events that rattled the Middle East, and potentially the global order for years to come, the U.S.

Jun 23 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

G7 Statement on Israel and Iran: An Analysis

The G7 statement on the developments between Iran and Israel was quite educational.

Jun 19 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

Israel-Iran War: Actions, Motivations, and Outcomes, a Briefing

Over the past few days, you have been inundated with news about the most recent war in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

The Iran Crisis Machine: the Next Flashpoint

Jun 12 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

Sanctioning the Untouchables: Why Five Western Powers Took Aim at Israel’s Hardliners

Until now, even the most extreme rhetoric or policies from members of Israel’s government have rarely provoked more than handwringing or carefully…

Jun 11 •

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Mohammed Elsoukkary

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