Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

sovereignty.

6 pieces filed under sovereignty

OpinionSep 22
The Regional Impasse: Balancing Sovereignty with Interdependence. Souk Weekly opinion.

The Regional Impasse: Balancing Sovereignty with Interdependence

Regional leaders face a delicate dance between national sovereignty and the benefits of economic cooperation.

By Rasha Karim

OpinionSep 20
Balancing Sovereignty and Security: A Reasoned Regional Argument. Souk Weekly opinion.

Balancing Sovereignty and Security: A Reasoned Regional Argument

This week, regional leaders gather to discuss the delicate balance between national sovereignty and security in the face of escalating tensions.

By Rasha Karim

OpinionAug 17
A Reasoned Regional Argument: Balancing Sovereignty with International Cooperation. Souk Weekly opinion.

A Reasoned Regional Argument: Balancing Sovereignty with International Cooperation

The region must navigate the complex interplay between national interests and collective security, ensuring that sovereignty is neither undermined nor overly constrained.

By Rasha Karim

OpinionJul 31
A Reasoned Regional Argument: Balancing Sovereignty and Global Engagement in the Middle East. Souk Weekly opinion.

A Reasoned Regional Argument: Balancing Sovereignty and Global Engagement in the Middle East

The Middle East faces a critical juncture where sovereign interests clash with global economic imperatives, prompting a reasoned regional discourse on national identity and international cooperation.

By Rasha Karim

OpinionJul 24
A Regional Stalemate: The Struggle for Sovereignty in the Gulf. Souk Weekly opinion.

A Regional Stalemate: The Struggle for Sovereignty in the Gulf

Amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, regional actors are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate a path toward sovereignty and stability.

By Rasha Karim

TechnologyJun 30
The Data Wants to Stay Home. Souk Weekly technology.

The Data Wants to Stay Home

New regional data centres promise that the region's information will finally be kept within its own borders

By Sara Qureshi