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The contemporary Middle East cannot be understood through a single lens. Three major forces shape the region’s political and ideological landscape: Sunni Islam — comprising roughly 85–90% of the global Muslim population (approximately 1.5–1.7 billion people); Shia Islam — representing about 10–15% of Muslims worldwide (approximately 180–270 million people); and Zionism — a Jewish nationalist…
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On October 26, 1967, six months before his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. visited Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to address a group of students. What follows is an excerpt from that historic speech: “I want to suggest some of the things that should be in your life’s blueprint. Number one in your…
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The “Persian Trap” is a historical reference to a military and political strategy employed by the ancient Achaemenid Persians (in what is now Iran) to lure enemies into unfavorable battles or situations where they could be decisively defeated. The U.S. and Israel, along with their Zionist allies, are currently falling into that trap. Meanwhile, by…
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America was, in many ways, a unique experiment in human history—a nation built by immigrants, emerging from colonial rule, and grounded in revolutionary ideals. The overthrow of British colonial authority enabled the Founding Fathers to establish freedoms unprecedented for their time, most notably the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and has underpinned over…
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In today’s enterprise landscape, the word “agentic” is everywhere. Vendors tout “AI agents” that promise to revolutionise workflows, cut costs, and accelerate decision-making. Yet despite millions in investment, most corporate AI initiatives remain stuck in pilot stage—demonstrating novelty but failing to deliver measurable, scalable return on investment. The problem isn’t the technology. It’s the terminology—and…
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What is happening in America today feels disturbingly familiar. History has a rhythm, and the beat we are hearing now echoes that of the Weimar Republic (1919–1933)—a fragile German democracy that collapsed from within, paving the way for Nazi rule. It was a society where democratic institutions still stood, but moral restraint had vanished. When…
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We’re drowning in AI optimism. Goldman Sachs says it could lift global GDP by 7%. McKinsey calls it “the next productivity frontier.” ARK Invest, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan all agree: AI is transformative. And yet—only 5% of companies are actually capturing measurable value from AI, according to BCG. Why this chasm between promise and performance?…
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“Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart—and that is the weakest of faith.”— Prophet Muhammad Today, forecasting geopolitical events can feel like predicting…
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What began as a plan to hike in one of three countries—scaling Iran’s Mount Damavand (5,610 m), climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (5,895 m), or trekking Ethiopia’s highlands, eventually found its natural conclusion in Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, the capital, revealed itself as a modern city gracefully woven with green spaces, wide avenues, and an unexpected…
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Looking back, this year began not with fireworks, as usual, but with a golden sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130 meters above sea level in Nepal. After three strenuous days of trekking, reaching the base camp felt like a quiet achievement, especially with minimal acclimatization. There is a saying: to truly know yourself, climb a…
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