The now-iconic Washington Post photograph of Ahmed al-Sharaa calmly contemplating a chessboard during his visit to Washington reflects the strategy that has defined his rise: a blend of calculation, patience, and a willingness to play a long game with pieces others assumed were unwinnable.
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The now-iconic Washington Post photograph of Ahmed al-Sharaa calmly contemplating a chessboard during his visit to Washington reflects the strategy that has defined his rise: a blend of calculation, patience, and a willingness to play a long game with pieces others assumed were unwinnable.
Resolution 2797 has been a crowning achievement for Morocco's diplomatic efforts to advocate for its control over the Western Sahara and could reshape North Africa's political dynamics.
Pakistan offers a node between Gulf capital, American technology, and the resource-hungry Indo-Pacific for the worldβs few most critical minerals
At a critical moment for Lebanon, the United States placed Tom Barrack in charge of difficult negotiations, yet he has proven to be the wrong man for the job.
Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington signalled that U.S.-Saudi relations are entering a more structured and future-oriented phase. The partnership is increasingly anchored in shared tech priorities, deeper defence integration and large-scale capital alignment with U.S. strategic industries.
On paper, the U.S. economy appears to be doing well, with GDP growth and inflation holding steady. Yet many Americans say they are feeling increasing economic pressure. Are Americans overreacting, or is there something fundamentally wrong in the U.S. economy?
New Delhi must carefully balance its partnership with the U.S. against its desire for cheap Russian oil.
Through corruption and opportunism, 111st Brigade commander Abdulsalam al-Zoubi has recently become a dominant figure in western Libya, but in the country's cyclical politics of violence, it's unclear how long heΒ couldΒ remain.
Through corruption and opportunism, 111st Brigade commander Abdulsalam al-Zoubi has recently become a dominant figure in western Libya, but in the country's cyclical politics of violence, it's unclear how long heΒ couldΒ remain.
At a critical moment for Lebanon, the United States placed Tom Barrack in charge of difficult negotiations, yet he has proven to be the wrong man for the job.
At a critical moment for Lebanon, the United States placed Tom Barrack in charge of difficult negotiations, yet he has proven to be the wrong man for the job.
The now-iconic Washington Post photograph of Ahmed al-Sharaa calmly contemplating a chessboard during his visit to Washington reflects the strategy that has defined his rise: a blend of calculation, patience, and a willingness to play a long game with pieces others assumed were unwinnable.
The now-iconic Washington Post photograph of Ahmed al-Sharaa calmly contemplating a chessboard during his visit to Washington reflects the strategy that has defined his rise: a blend of calculation, patience, and a willingness to play a long game with pieces others assumed were unwinnable.
At a critical moment for Lebanon, the United States placed Tom Barrack in charge of difficult negotiations, yet he has proven to be the wrong man for the job.
Pakistan offers a node between Gulf capital, American technology, and the resource-hungry Indo-Pacific for the worldβs few most critical minerals
Oliver is a co-founder and editor of The Geopolitical Desk. He writes our flagship weekly newsletter, drawing on years of fieldwork in the Middle East and North Africa. His approach blends local insight with clear, evidence-driven reporting.
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