May 13th, 2026 - 05:59 GMT
Dr. Gil Feiler The Middle East has become one of the most important arenas in the evolving strategic competition between the United States under Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Although the two leaders represent rival global powers with very different political systems and strategic visions, they also share several interests in the region. At the same time, their approaches toward Iran, regional security, energy markets, and economic influence reveal profound ...
![The sword is historically used for beheading in Saudi although there are considerations to move to a firing squad due to lack of proper swordsmen. [pmgmt]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/Saudi/behead.JPG?itok=y8UEgnxE "The sword is historically used for beheading in Saudi although there are considerations to move to a firing squad due to lack of proper swordsmen. [pmgmt]")
![A new law in Iran that allows men to marry their adopted daughters at the age of 13 has caused major concern that the country’s new president is not as progressive as originally thought. [gateway]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/iran/Iran-child-marriage.jpg?itok=cTKkDSM0 "A new law in Iran that allows men to marry their adopted daughters at the age of 13 has caused major concern that the country’s new president is not as progressive as originally thought. [gateway]")
