Opinion
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Not Grit, but Glue: Social Capital as the Infrastructure of Resilience
Whenever a crisis hits, flooding, a heatwave, or a factory closure, we’re quick to label a place “resilient.” It sounds…
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Order vs Disorder: The Hidden Rift Between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi
By: Salman Al-Ansari Saudi geopolitical researcher Around a decade ago, during a panel in Riyadh, New York Times columnist Tom…
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U.S. Arrest of Maduro Marks Dramatic Escalation in Venezuela Showdown
By: Sobha Beghoura The United States has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at their residence, marking a…
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Year-End Review: The Leaders-Mena Website’s most-read Stories of 2025
As everyone knows, Christmas is a time for lists, so the editorial team at Leaders-Mena website decided to create one…
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Unlocking China’s Economic Miracle: How Central Planning Thrived Where Others Failed
By: Dr. Atef Al-Shabrawy Central planning has been one of the most contested economic models of the 20th century. Many…
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Saudi Arabia’s Model: Utilizing Int’l Diplomacy in Investment and Economic Diversification
By: Dr. Atef Al-Shabrawy Over the past decades, Saudi Arabia has gone through radical transformations in its economic approach, shifting…
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Historic Reception: Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Impactful Visit to Washington
By: Dr. Alsadig Khalafalla Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s recent trip to Washington is a significant moment for Saudi Arabia’s…
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Saudi Arabia Faces Challenges of Sudan’s Disintegration
By: Sobha Beghoura During his official visit to the United States, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has successfully…
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The Role of Saudi Women in Vision 2030: Historical Perspective and Current Developments
By: Dr. Alsadig Khalafalla Over the past 95 years, the role of women in Saudi Arabia has evolved significantly, reflecting…
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The U.S. Is Not Serious About Sudan – And It Shows
By: Dr. Alsadig Khalafalla For more than five years, Washington has watched Sudan’s suffering unfold — issuing statements, holding meetings,…
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