- Palestinian Authority Demands US Consulate in Jerusalem, Increased Sovereignty in Mega-Deal
- Putin’s Cunning Move Backfires as Wagner Head Murdered
- BRICS Rises to Challenge NATO and AUKUS
- BRICS Expansion Could Reshape Global Order
- Iran’s Claim on Dorra Gas Field Could Disrupt Relations with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
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- Palestinian Authority Demands US Consulate in Jerusalem, Increased Sovereignty in Mega-Deal
- The Palestinian Authority has given Saudi Arabia a list of demands in exchange for its support for a US-Israel-Saudi Arabia mega-deal. The demands include the reopening of the US consulate in Jerusalem and increased sovereignty over the occupied West Bank. The mega-deal is seen as a way to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, but it is unclear whether the Palestinian Authority’s demands will be met.
- Putin’s Cunning Move Backfires as Wagner Head Murdered
The head of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military contractor, was murdered in the Central African Republic despite security guarantees from the Russian government. The murder is a blow to Putin, who is said to have relied on the Wagner Group to carry out his operations in Ukraine and other countries. The murder could also lead to a loss of trust among elites and even Putin’s close allies.
- BRICS Rises to Challenge NATO and AUKUS
The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are increasingly cooperating on economic and security issues. This cooperation is seen as a challenge to the dominance of NATO and AUKUS, two Western military alliances. The BRICS countries are also working to expand their membership, which could further challenge the Western order.
- BRICS Expansion Could Reshape Global Order
The BRICS countries are considering expanding their membership to include Argentina, Iran, and Egypt. This expansion would give the BRICS a larger voice in global affairs and could reshape the global order. The BRICS countries are all emerging economies with growing political and economic power. They are also all united in their desire to challenge the dominance of the United States and the West.
- Iran’s Claim on Dorra Gas Field Could Disrupt Relations with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Iran has claimed ownership of the entire Dorra gas field, which is located between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The field is estimated to contain 11 trillion cubic feet of gas and 300 million barrels of oil. Iran’s claim has the potential to disrupt the blossoming relations between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. The three countries have been working to improve relations in recent years, but Iran’s claim could derail these efforts.