Yassin Fawaz

In politics and business, access is power. It opens doors, builds alliances, and can forge lasting partnerships. But what happens when access leads not to loyalty, but to arrogance? The recent fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump…

The recent reports indicating that Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs, is poised to be replaced have raised significant concerns among observers of Middle Eastern diplomacy and U.S. foreign policy. Ortagus…

In the world of international diplomacy, communication is about more than just transmitting information—it’s about creating a connection, engaging the audience, and making a statement. During President Trump’s recent visit to the Middle…

On May 4, Politico published a hit piece titled “Everyone knew it but him: Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law has seen role diminished since the transition.” This article isn’t just misleading—it’s a prime example of how Washington’s entrenched…

In the Arctic’s icy waters, a strategic gem lies in the hands of a distant nation—one that is struggling to keep it afloat, while another stands ready to offer the support it desperately needs. Greenland, often overlooked on the global…

In March 2025, a significant breach of security occurred when Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally added to a confidential Signal group chat containing senior U.S. national security officials. The…

It’s time for President Trump to stop playing nice. Iraq, a country we’ve invested trillions in over the past two decades, owes us. The reconstruction, the security operations, and the countless lives lost—all funded by American taxpayers.…

The air in the Oval Office almost visible thickened on February 28, 2025, as President Donald Trump sat next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The stakes were high; the future of the U.S.-Ukraine relationship hung in the balance.…

My story is a blend of cultures, faiths, and experiences that have shaped my view of America. I’m Yassin Fawaz, the son of an African-American Christian mother and an Arab-American Shiite Muslim father. Growing up between two worlds, I’ve…

In an era of shifting geopolitical alliances, Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—better known as M.B.S.—has quickly emerged as a key diplomatic player. M.B.S. has transformed the kingdom, positioning it…