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Recognition of Palestinian State: Symbolism or Real Change?

Recognition of Palestinian State: Symbolism or Real Change?

After more than 65,000 deaths and Gaza’s collapse into famine and ruin, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognized Palestine. Their move breaks decades of Western policy consensus, signaling a potential turning point in the conflict, but with strict conditions and fierce Israeli opposition, the future remains deeply uncertain.

Israel’s War Without Borders

Israel’s War Without Borders

On September 9, 2025, Israel struck Doha during Hamas–U.S. ceasefire talks, killing Hamas operatives and a Qatari officer. The attack, codenamed “Fire Summit,” exposed Israel’s regional ambitions, jeopardized Qatar’s role as a mediator, and raised suspicions of U.S. complicity.

Zionism, Gaza, and the Crisis of Civilisation: The Exhaustion of the Western-Led World Order

Zionism, Gaza, and the Crisis of Civilisation: The Exhaustion of the Western-Led Order

The Gaza war highlights how Zionism functions as a structural contradiction within the Western-led order, exposing its exhaustion and accelerating a wider civilisational crisis. What is unfolding is not simply another regional conflict but evidence that the very system once projected as the “endpoint of history” is unable to enforce norms, restrain its clients, or reconcile its internal contradictions.

Layered Defense vs Layered Attack: The Iran-Israel Missile Contest

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Iran’s ballistic missile program has rapidly evolved into one of the most advanced in the Middle East, posing a serious challenge to Israel’s air defense systems. The 2025 missile exchanges revealed critical vulnerabilities in Israel’s layered shield, highlighting a shifting balance where offensive missile technology may soon outpace even the most sophisticated defenses.