Palestinian Citizens Confront Existential Political Challenges Amid Violence and Discrimination
In 2025, Palestinian citizens of Israel faced a historic turning point marked by systemic exclusion and record-breaking violence. As the Gaza conflict entered its second year, the Israeli state intensified structural shifts that transformed Palestinian citizens from a marginalized minority into a population facing existential political challenges.
Multilateralism Survives Despite Rising Disorder
Despite rising nationalism, a 2025 global survey reveals that 84% of people still favor international cooperation over isolation. While trust in major world powers has dwindled, most citizens view multilateralism as a practical necessity for addressing shared threats like food insecurity, climate change, and pandemics through enlightened self-interest.
Moscow Could Benefit More Than Lose from Washington’s Venezuela Escalation
Russia views the U.S. escalation in Venezuela as a strategic opportunity to finalize a “global bargain” on Ukraine. By equating American intervention in its “backyard” with Russian actions in Eurasia, the Kremlin aims to secure a transactional peace that formalizes its influence over the ex-Soviet neighborhood.
Israeli Prime Minister’s Mar-a-Lago Meeting Reveals Weakening Strategic Position
The Mar-a-Lago meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu revealed a deepening power imbalance, with Trump prioritizing his own “Peace Blueprint” over Israeli strategic demands. While Netanyahu failed to secure a green light for Iran strikes or block Turkish involvement in Gaza, he signaled submission by awarding Trump the 2026 Israel Prize.