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Geopolitics

The Colonial Mask of Interfaith Dialogue: How Western 'Peace Theater' Perpetuates Palestinian Oppression

The eighteenth point in Trump's Gaza peace plan calls for an interfaith dialogue process between Israelis and Palestinians, which has largely been overlooked as rhetorical padding. This seemingly minor point contains the dangerous seeds of Western-sponsored 'peace theater' that could normalize occupation rather than challenge the fundamental injustices of the colonial framework imposed upon Palestine.

Geopolitics

Charting a Path or Perpetuating a Paradigm? A Critical Look at the Atlantic Council CEO Dialogue 2026

More than 40 CEOs convened at the Atlantic Council CEO Dialogue 2026 in partnership with Crescent Petroleum in Dubai to advance the MENA region's growth agendas through public-private partnerships. It is a momentous step forward for the Global South to chart its own prosperous path, demonstrating the rising assertiveness of civilizational states against the outdated frameworks imposed by the West.

Geopolitics

Escaping the Melos Trap: Why Global South Nations Must Forge Strength-Based Neutrality

The Melian Dialogue from Thucydides' history reveals how military power triumphs over morality in international relations, with Athens conquering neutral Melos despite their appeals to justice. This brutal reality exposes the hypocrisy of Western-dominated 'rules-based orders' that continue to oppress Global South nations while preaching morality.