West Asia opinion articles provide expert analysis and commentary on politics, economy, and social issues across the region. This section explores diverse perspectives, helping readers understand the factors shaping West Asia’s landscape.
In the modern world, a nation’s image is influenced not only by its political actions. It has always focused on public diplomacy. Its goal is to influence global opinions and promote its national inte...
The digital age has brought public diplomacy through its most significant changes. The practice which used to exist within embassy functions and governmental institutions now operates through online p...
In the modern Middle East geopolitical landscape, the roar of fighter jets is being gradually overshadowed by quieter forms of diplomacy. There was a remarkable event in Beijing in March 2023. The Mid...
In the recent era, the global influence of a state is not only measured by its economic or military capabilities but also by the state’s power to attract and persuade others. Today the United Kingdom ...
Traditionally, the global world was dominated by major superpowers but the rise of Qatar as a major diplomatic actor portrays how public diplomacy transforms power. Qatar has successfully placed itsel...
The deepening strategic partnership between India and Israel over the past decade has added a new dimension to the evolving regional security landscape, especially as the conflict between Iran, USA an...
Globalization has radically altered the concept of diplomacy because now it is no longer a government-to-government deal, but a matter of opinion, culture and participation in the society. With this c...
The initial missile passes through the Strait of Hormuz. There is a 20 percent entrapment of the traded oil in the world within hours. Tankers drop anchor. Insurance rates explode. And somewhere in Is...
The frantic America-Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East is a sign of a shift in the world order, which has changed the dynamics of maritime and regional security. The joint decapitation operations...
In today’s global system, power is no longer measured only by military strength or economic size. It is increasingly shaped by how a country is seen, followed, and trusted around the world. Because of...