Ultimately sense has prevailed. The clock is ticking. Islamabad is hosting century’s biggest event as US- Iran deal in the presence of top leadership of KSA, Turkeye, France, Qatar, China, Russia and Great Britain. The recent high-level visits of Premier Shehbaz Sharif to KSA, Qatar, and Turkeye, alongside Field Marshal Asim Munir’s engagement with Iran, Read More…
The destruction of Qatar’s energy infrastructure has shifted the conversation from damage assessment to something far more consequential, as quiet but persistent talk begins to center on whether the country is being forced toward a form of surrender to avoid further devastation. What started as a series of strikes on critical oil and liquefied natural Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief The question has now evolved into something far more pointed, and far more uncomfortable for those in power. If it is widely believed that Iran would refrain from targeting Gulf infrastructure and strategic assets in the absence of U.S. military presence, then why not take that step? Why Read More…
Doha, Qatar – In a historic first for a sitting Canadian leader, Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a pivotal visit to Doha this week, signaling a new era of cooperation between Canada and Qatar. The mission, focused on moving the bilateral relationship toward long term economic resilience, resulted in an ambitious Strategic Partnership that aligns Read More…
Mark Carney made a surprise visit to Qatar this week in a trip that was not disclosed in advance and was only confirmed after its conclusion. The visit has resulted in commitments exceeding a quarter of a trillion dollars in new trade and investment flowing into Canada, marking one of the largest single overseas economic Read More…
Image Credit: ErikaWittlieb For decades, wealthy Gulf Arab nations have positioned themselves as oases of stability in a region plagued by conflict. They have built gleaming capitals and fast-growing economies powered by millions of foreign workers drawn by opportunity and a tax-free lifestyle. These countries now face a sobering reality: they are not fully equipped Read More…
By Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief For decades, Al Udeid Air Base, sprawling across the outskirts of Doha, has been the linchpin of U.S. military power in the Middle East. Its runways launch sorties across multiple theaters, its command centers coordinate intelligence and surveillance operations, and its logistical hubs enable rapid deployment of troops Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief Image Credit: Schweiz The suggestion that the United States was somehow unaware of Israel’s strikes on Qatar is, at best, implausible and, at worst, deliberately misleading. When the pieces of this puzzle are put together, the idea of American ignorance collapses under the weight of even the simplest Read More…
In the past year, the Middle East has been shaken by a disturbing reality: Israel has expanded its military reach far beyond Gaza and the West Bank, conducting operations in nine different countries. The world has watched as these strikes — justified under shifting claims of “self-defense” or “preemptive necessity” — have left devastation in Read More…
Belgium’s World Cup Dream Ends After Goalless Draw With Croatia The goalless draw meant Morocco, Africa’s representative, topped group F, with 7 points, while Croatia placed second with 5 points. Both have qualified for the round of sixteen, while Belgium leaves Qatar with 4 points, and Canada returns home with no points earned. Belgium’s World Read More…
President Montagliani sends best wishes to Concacaf teams competing in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 “I want to wish all the players from Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and the USA the very best in this World Cup.” Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani has sent best wishes to all four of the region’s men’s Read More…
Shouldn’t We Dance To a Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Song? Part of the soundtrack for this year’s FIFA world cup in Qatar has been released and it’s already gathering traction and streaming across platforms, offering the incoming event a unique musical signature. And this is part of the persistent charm of the world’s greatest Read More…
USA vs Iran: The Political Significance of a Football Match Bill Shankly, the legendary manager of Liverpool of England football club once countered that football transcends life and death. In his own words, “somebody said that football’s a matter of life and death to you, I said ‘listen, it’s more important Read More…
