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After more than a decade of conflict, Syria stands at a crossroads. The scars of war are etched into its cities, its people and its very soul. Amid the devastation, the question of how to rebuild...

Chessboard has long served as a powerful metaphor in major political and foreign policy works to describe the intricate and strategic manoeuvring of states and actors in the international arena.Most...

THE need for a specialised financial centre has never been more apparent as Oman charts its course toward achieving the ambitious goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040 and net zero by 2050. Oman can...

AS the global business landscape shifts towards more sustainable and responsible practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have emerged as a critical framework for companies...

THE recent wave of defections among senior North Korean diplomats, as covered by BBC and other international media, signals notable internal shifts within North Korea's political landscape.These...

Israel's trajectory in the international arena is increasingly characterised by a flagrant disregard for the principles of state sovereignty, international law, and human rights, which are the bedrock...

THE Korean Peninsula presents one of the starkest examples of how governance or differing political ideologies can shape the fate of a nation. More than seven decades since the armistice that halted...

As the world watches with averted eyes, the people of Sudan endure an unfolding nightmare. The civil wars and conflicts that ravage this vast and storied land are not mere footnotes in the annals of...

In the annals of human history, few crimes are as grievous as the deliberate erasure of a people's existence and heritage. Today, in the occupied territories of Palestine, we are witnessing a...

As Gaza faces yet another surge of violence, the international community stands at a critical juncture.Recent developments in the conflict, alongside President Biden’s ceasefire proposal, underscore...

I was motivated to write about this topic by the recent coverage of the BBC on the domestic workers' situation in the Sultanate of Oman. Whether you call it trafficking in persons (TIP) or human...

As a policy analyst, and a former secretary and academic officer of the Historical Association of Oman, I have noticed the remarkable strength and endurance of the relationship between Oman and India....

As a political economy and policy analyst with a passion for sustainability, it is evident that the rampant consumerism prevalent in today's society poses a significant threat to the long-term health...

In the realm of social phenomena and organisational behaviour, the concept of the tipping point holds significant relevance. Coined by sociologist Malcolm Gladwell, the tipping point refers to the...

As the Sultanate of Oman strides towards Vision 2040, its young and technologically savvy population stands out as the undeniable driving force behind the nation's desired transformation, emphasizing...

Preserving cultural heritage while promoting economic development is a complex challenge faced by many nations, including Oman. The idea of opening heritage sites to private sector investments has the...

In the midst of the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, a resurgence of Islamism in the public space is noticeably visible. Availing of this phenomenon to address an important policy issue in the region, I...

In the course of human events causing an ever-evolving political landscape, the notion of legitimacy has come under intense scrutiny. The very foundations upon which governance structures are...

In the course of history, civilization is a function of technology and trade. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is definitely the new technology driving the new civilization. AI has transcended the realm...

In the course of history, seldom have been the moments when we pauses to recall and deeply analyse history or its invocation. In the recent military operations against Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister...