Artificial intelligence is quickly being integrated into various aspects of life, from navigation apps to word processing programs. Now, its application has extended to U.S. military strategies. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. military used AI to identify targets for air strikes in the Middle East in early February, marking a significant use of technology in…

Russia has positioned itself as a neutral player in Middle East affairs recently, maintaining stable ties with Israel and its Arab neighbors. But a shift occurred after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, as Israel now sees Russia’s more symbolic support for Hamas in Gaza as siding with the militant group. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan…

Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government tendered their resignations Monday, Feb. 26, leaving many pondering the next steps. The move comes under pressure from American and Middle Eastern leaders for the Palestinian Authority to reform its governance as conflict in Gaza and the West Bank escalates. U.S. Secretary of State Antony…

It’s been two years since the start of Russia’s three-day special military operation to take Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of people are dead. Entire cities have been reduced to rubble. The 600-mile frontline hasn’t changed much over the last year, but if you believe what world leaders are saying, this next year could decide the…

Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israel’s war on Hamas has killed more than 1% of Gaza’s total civilian population, prompting global concerns of an unfolding genocide. In light of these concerns, nations around the world — including the United States — have urged Israel not to proceed with a planned offensive in Rafah, where many displaced Palestinian survivors…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants another forward operating base for troops. However, instead of having it overseas, like in the Middle East or Western Pacific, Abbott wants it at the border between the United States and Mexico. At a press conference on Friday, Feb. 16, Abbott announced he authorized the construction of Forward Operating Base…

Nigeria has the largest population and the largest economy of any nation in Africa and is projected to become the fourth-largest country in the world by population before 2050. But Nigeria is also a country with plenty of troubles, from notorious political corruption to domestic terrorism and armed insurgency. Peering ahead into the post-American world,…

Major U.S. restaurant chains are seeking innovation in 2024 to grow their brands as they say sales have taken a hit by the ongoing war in the Middle East. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Taco Bell and Burger King have released quarterly reports, showing the Israel-Hamas conflict has impacted their bottom line. Yum Brands — which owns Taco…

As conflicts rage in Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, Myanmar, throughout the Middle East and beyond, it can be difficult to keep up with all the important news and events from around the world. For many of us, we simply don’t have the time or resources to understand all of these conflicts in the high level of…

From the World War era to the present day, the United Kingdom and the United States have been close friends and allies. The partnership that has grown between these two nations over the past century has helped to forge a shared identity between the British and American people. So in the century ahead, past the…