Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made Qatar safe by making it relevant.
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FIFA is not an independent sporting organisation; it is a political tool.
Football fans around the world are only now finding out what Palestinians have long known.
How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine
Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
India is becoming a shaping power
Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.
EU states do not need ‘consensus’ to hold Israel accountable
As foreign ministers meet on Gaza and the West Bank, national governments cannot hide behind EU paralysis.
Administration without sovereignty will not free Palestine
The end of Hamas governance in Gaza may change who administers it, but not who holds power over Palestinian life.
The US is building a new pressure architecture against Iran
Trump’s NATO diplomacy is part of a wider effort to weaken Tehran by reshaping the region around it.
Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction
Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.
The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus
The fate of the strait is directly linked to what happens next to the world economy.
Nigeria’s counterterrorism gains carry a warning
Mass surrenders may weaken armed groups, but reintegration without justice risks fuelling resentment.