Erdogan returns to the Arab game: what the visits to Riyadh and Cairo have changed
The visits of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Saudi Arabia and Egypt have become an indicator of a quiet but systematic reassessment of the balance of power in the Middle East. Ankara is consistently restoring ties with those with whom it was recently in a tough political conflict, and is doing so at a […]
Exchange rate of allies for cash: why Washington once again chooses short-term gain – opinion
There is a feeling that the United States repeatedly appears as a country that abandons those to whom it gave promises yesterday. This is about perception — external, global. And today it works against the US no less than real decisions. Author — Valeriy Pekar, lecturer at Kyiv-Mohyla Business School.The original post was published on […]
Ukraine and Syria after Assad: a quiet alliance, a common enemy, and the fragile balance of new power
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 was a sharp but incomplete break with the past for Syria. Power changed hands, the dictator fled, but the state did not “reboot.” The country entered a complex transitional period, where not only internal conflicts and the struggle for control play a key role, but also […]
Ukraine recognized the IRGC as a terrorist organization – Zelensky
Ukraine has taken a step that directly affects the security not only of Eastern Europe but also of the Middle East. The country’s authorities have recognized the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization — at the state level and without reservations. Now it would be “decent” for Israel to recognize Putin […]
Since 1976, the Ukrainian mosaic icon of the “Zarvanitsky Mother of God” in Nazareth has occupied one of the central places in the Basilica of the Annunciation – how did this happen?
Entering the churchyard of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, you immediately notice the beautiful mosaic depicting Ukrainian Zarvanitsky Mother of Godlocated directly opposite the main entrance to the temple. It is surprising that this image ended up in such an important place, among the mosaics of other countries – as if the Virgin […]
Who are the Circassians of northern Israel?
Although they are Muslims and are often grouped with the Druze, the Circassians are neither ethnically Arabs nor even from the historical Levantine region — they are… Circassians and originate from the Black Sea region of the Caucasus. In many ways, their history is similar to that of the Jews, with exile and genocide, preserving […]
Iran without illusions: why Israel and Ukraine are fighting the same war
When Israel talks about Iran, it is not about theoretical risks or analysts’ hypotheses. It is about an adversary. A state that has been building military infrastructure around Israel for years, openly threatens its destruction, and arms those who are already fighting. For Ukrainian society, Iran long remained something distant. A background. A regional problem […]
Compromise Instead of Front: Damascus and Kurds Relaunch the Rules of the Game
After several weeks of shaky truces and separate agreements, the parties in Syria have finally approached a more sustainable formula. Following the ceasefire and the extension of the silence regime until February 8, Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces have established a new compromise — more complex, but also more realistic than previous attempts. This […]
Jewish History and the Maccabean Wars: Ukrainian History Channel Wild Fox Creates 10-Hour Video in Ukrainian
On January 18, 2025, Ukrainian historical channel Wild Fox presented a unique 10-hour stream, entirely dedicated to the history of the Jewish people in ancient times. This project covers events from the Persian king Cyrus II the Great, who allowed the Jews to return to Judea, to the Maccabean Revolt (166-142 BCE), which led to […]
Free Iran and the World After the Ayatollahs: What Will Change Globally
This text is a retelling and adaptation of an article from The Next Move dated January 22, 2026. The editorial team gathered opinions from authors in different countries to show that the protests in Iran are not an internal crisis but an event with direct global consequences. Since the end of December, Iran has been […]
The Ambassador of Israel in Kyiv discussed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine the strategic dialogue and coordination on Iran.
On January 23, 2026, the Israeli ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky reported on a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Myshchenko. The conversation took place against the backdrop of intensified bilateral contacts and was dedicated to preparing a strategic dialogue between the two countries. According to the Israeli diplomat, the […]
Why Are “Trump’s Plans” Stalling? — From Gaza to Ukraine: Where the “Quick Peace” Framework Breaks Down
Text by Oleksandr Khara (ukr.) (ZN.UA, January 21, 2026) — this is not about “liking/disliking Trump.” This is an analysis of the mechanics: why the idea of “gathering the Peace Council, appointing those responsible, declaring the end of the war” sounds convincing at a press conference but almost doesn’t work where the conflict has lived […]
On the risks of destabilizing Iran: why the “fear of collapse” holds the regime and where Israel is in this story
The Wall Street Journal this week described Iran as a country where internal cracks have long been part of the political structure, rather than a “temporary problem.” The focus is not on Tehran’s foreign policy, but on what is happening inside: social fatigue, regional inequality, a multinational structure, and the chronic question of what will […]
The White House launches the “Peace for Gaza” architecture: who will govern the sector and why is Israel dissatisfied
The White House has officially revealed the composition of the structures that will implement the second phase of Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip — infrastructure restoration, the formation of new governance, and the disarmament of Hamas. This is not about a symbolic framework, but a multi-level system of external control with political, financial, […]
Washington increases pressure: US aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East amid Iranian crisis
The strengthening of the US military presence in the Middle East coincided with discussions in the White House about possible scenarios of action against Iran. This is not about symbolic steps, but about a real redistribution of forces that expands the military options of the administration. Decisions are being made against the backdrop of ongoing […]
Iran on the Brink: What Lies Behind Abbas Araghchi’s Resonant Statements
Amid the ongoing internal crisis in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made bold statements in an interview with the program Special Report. The conversation went far beyond diplomatic protocol and touched on several sensitive topics — from mass protests and accusations against Israel to the country’s missile and nuclear programs. The speech came at a […]
Shield for Ayatollahs: How Moscow Helps Tehran Hold On Amid Protests and What Israel Should Already Be Thinking About
In Israel, the events in Iran are not viewed as an abstract “foreign revolution.” Here, there is a clear understanding of what happens when a regime decides to hold on at any cost. Israelis see in the Iranian protests not only a fight for freedom of speech or economic demands — they recognize familiar signs: […]
Pause before the strike: why Trump is in no hurry to start a war with Iran
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, changed his mind — or at least stated that he changed his mind — about striking Iran. At least, at this stage. The formal explanation sounds simple: the killings of protesters have “ceased,” and executions have been canceled. The problem is that this version directly contradicts the data […]
Iran under street pressure: Lindsey Graham’s statement and new signals from Washington
American Senator Lindsey Graham made a strong statement on the situation in Iran, noting that protest activity in the country continues despite official authorities’ claims of “stabilization.” According to him, reports of deaths and injuries among demonstrators are of particular concern. Graham emphasized that violence against protest participants does not cease. In his view, the […]
Pax Silica: Israel with the USA and possibly Qatar will jointly protect the supply of silicon and related resources
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is expanding an economic-technological strategy aimed at controlling and protecting global supply chains of critical resources for the IT sector and artificial intelligence systems. A key element of this policy is an initiative called Pax Silica. This is an attempt to build a sustainable economic security architecture where […]