International Affairs Unit
By: Laila Ahmed (Research Assistant at the International Affairs Unit) “American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez canals!” Trump posted on Saturday on social media. A post that sparked outrage, condemnation, and even mockery across the globe. His demands although could be labeled […]
By: Abdulrahman Anwar Research assistant in the international affairs unit Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the United States for the second time after visiting Trump in Mar-a-Logo, Florida in Jan 5, 2025 to congratulate him on his inauguration, and they held the first official meeting in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 17, 2025, where […]
By: Laila Ahmed (Research Assistant at the International Affairs Unit) Introduction: In a significant escalation of his trade war, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on April 2, calling the historic action a “declaration of economic independence.” Trump’s bold attempt to combat unfair trade practices may result in higher pricing for American consumers and […]
Prepared by: Riham Mohammed Researcher at the Middle East Affairs Unit Iraq-US relations during Trump’s first term (2017-2021) have experienced sharp fluctuations combining military cooperation in the fight against terrorism with the political tension caused by American pressure on Iraq to reduce Iranian influence, US sanctions on Iran have also had a direct impact on […]
Prepared by/ Abdul Rahman Anwar Research assistant in the International Affairs Unit Trump and Zelensky held an altercation-filled meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025, they discussed the possibility of stopping the Russian-Ukrainian war, and Zelensky was supposed to sign the minerals agreement with the American side in exchange […]
By: Laila Ahmed Research assistant in International Affairs Unit Introduction The prospect of a minerals deal was first proposed by Zelensky last year as a way to offer the US a tangible reason to continue supporting Ukraine. The talks have reached the last stages with a potential signing of the deal on Friday. The United […]
By: Laila Ahmed Research assistant in International Affairs Unit Introduction: Since Russia’s war in Ukraine began in February 2022, the European Union has shown a more unified and assertive stance in Eastern Europe. This has been evident in the consensus on sanctions against Russia, strong support for Ukraine, the revival of the enlargement process with […]
BY: Abdelrahman Anwar Research assistant in the international affairs unit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States of America on the thirteenth of February 2025 and met the US President Donald Trump on a visit that is the first since Trump took over the US administration in a second term, and the great […]
By: Abdelrahman Anwar Research assistant in international affairs unit With the return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House after securing a second non-consecutive term, the U.S.-Italian relations may witness some shifts in their bilateral relations due to shared goals and sights between both governments, and also it is not that far to see […]
By: Laila Ahmed Research assistant in International Affairs Unit Introduction: With an array of executive orders and directives that make it clear that a significant transition is under way, President-elect Donald Trump plans to kick off his second term in the White House with a bang.In his second term in office, Donald Trump has pledged […]