Understanding the economic and geopolitical landscape between the US, Russia, and Saudi Arabia — Introduction The relations between Russia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been central in studying the geopolitical aspects of the Middle East in different sectors, such as security, hegemony, economy, and others. These relations between Saudi Arabia, a key player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and…

A poem — If they could return from the dead, What could they possibly say? “All things considered, we’re sorry To you for what we so hastily did.” In hindsight, we made no bid, But it was so necessary to convey To the whole world, lest they worry. …

What is fidelity, and how to utilize it? — Let’s talk about fidelity. Not in relationships, though. You know those rough sketches that designers use to map out the layout and structure of a product? The “drafts” of interface design? Well, those are called wireframes! And did you know that there are different levels of “fidelity” when it comes to wireframes? First, you…

Reflecting on the past year — I haven’t written on Medium for a while now. It’s not because I haven’t had anything to say or because I haven’t felt the urge to put my thoughts into words. …

A poem — what does it mean when the birds sing with the sunrise or when the trees dance with the wind? what does it mean when the birds stop singing, when the trees stop dancing, when the heart stops loving… and the people keep living? what does it mean to love someone, to care for them to cater them to become them? why do roads fill up…

A poem — If we let kids be public governors, Would they hate, fight, steal, and kill? Do you reckon they would make wars? Or do you reckon they would love still? I saw a child on TV who said it, And ever since it’s stuck up there. “What is war?” he asked, so innocent. And…

A poem — “Crap, crap,” I shout, “My boots fell off during the breakout!” “Fuck them, dude — it’s a bailout!” “No I gotta go back, Or else my feet’ll be splintered!” “Out, out,” Peter says, “Get you new ones When we come about!” Come about? Fire, dust, And rubble thrush about! I wish I could scream at them, Have them give us…

A deep-dive into the psychology of the masses — You’ve already heard of Andrew Tate, the cocky ex-wrestler turned social media sensation, who’s consistently controversial in everything he says. And the reason why you know him is that he is everywhere. His presence online, at some point before his censorship, was unparalleled. You can find him on TikTok, Facebook…