Mohammed Soliman

Cairo, Washington

Tech Program Director at Middle East Focus

Tech & Geopolitics & EMEA @MiddleEastInst. Fellow @ThirdWayNatSec & @TrilateralNA. Prev. @GUDiplomacy & @USIP & @georgetownmsfs. Book: West Asia (forthcoming)

Articles

No, China Is Not the 'New Soviet Union'

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Mohammed Soliman

From the collapse of the Berlin Wall to the most recent proclamations from Washington's foreign policy think tanks, a persistent illusion has shaped American strategic thinking: the belief that great-power rivalry, in particular the current competition between the U.S. and China, will follow the logic of the Cold War. The assumption is seductive-that adversaries can be contained, alliances can be frozen into blocs, and victory will come through ideological exhaustion.
JD Vance Unveils America’s AI Doctrine

Feb 14, 2025 | realcleardefense.com | Mohammed Soliman

JD Vance Unveils America’s AI Doctrine The vice president’s speech at the Paris AI Summit emphasized speed, deregulation, and America’s bid for global technological supremacy. Read Full Article »
How retirement could affect your sex life

Jan 18, 2025 | newsweek.com | Maria Morava |Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman

CLOSE X Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! Retirement isn't just about leisurely mornings, spontaneous travel or ticking items off a bucket list—for some, it's an opportunity to spice up their sex life. With newfound freedom and flexibility, retirees can discover a rejuvenated intimacy, previously held back by the constraints of work and family obligations, experts say.
Dog in Bowtie Has 'Dramatic' Reaction To No One Wanting To Pet Him On Train

Jan 18, 2025 | newsweek.com | Jack Beresford |Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman

CLOSE X Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! A socially confident dog had quite the reaction after boarding a train only to find no one was in the mood to pet him. Petting a dog isn't just enjoyable for the canine, it can have a positive impact on the human involved too. A 2022 study published in the journal PLoS One found that viewing, feeling and touching real dogs led to an increase in brain activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain.
Should Gavin Newsom face recall over LA fires? Newsweek writers' verdicts

Jan 18, 2025 | newsweek.com | Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman

CLOSE X Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, has faced widespread criticism over his handling of the catastrophic wildfires ravaging the state. He is facing mounting scrutiny over wildfire preparedness and resource management, with critics pointing to issues such as vegetation control, water supply strategies, and fire department funding.
H-E-B food recalls: Full list of products impacted

Jan 18, 2025 | foodsafety.einnews.com | Sophie Clark |Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman |Victor Shi

00:33Tesla Recalls 240,00 Vehicles After NHTSA Opens Probe In the past three months three food products have been recalled by Texan grocery store H-E-B. Whole Fresh American CucumbersH-E-B recalled Sunfed Produce Cucumbers on December 1, 2024, because they potentially contained Salmonella.
Cubs Predicted To Steal $65 Million Pitcher From NL Contender In Free Agency

Jan 17, 2025 | newsweek.com | Zach Pressnell |Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman

CLOSE X Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! San Diego Padres closer Tanner Scott is the best reliever on the market and it's not very close, especially after Devin Williams was traded to the New York Yankees. Scott is one of the best closers in the game. He shined in 2024 as a member of the Miami Marlins and Padres. The lefty posted a 1.75 ERA in 72 innings split between the two teams. Rowan Kavner of FOX Sports recently predicted the Chicago Cubs to be the team that lands Scott this winter.
The Dodgers Aren't Ruining Baseball After Signing Roki Sasaki; They're Just Better At It Than Everyone Else

Jan 17, 2025 | newsweek.com | Noah Camras |Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman

CLOSE X Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Los Angeles Dodgers did it again. On Friday, Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki announced on Instagram that he was signing with the Dodgers in free agency. The Dodgers, just months after winning the 2024 World Series, are loading up again, this time landing the prize of this year's free agent class due to his talent, age, and affordability.
Motorsport Legend Announces NASCAR Cup Series Debut At The Clash

Jan 17, 2025 | newsweek.com | Lydia Mee |Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman

CLOSE X Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! Legendary short-track driver Burt Myers is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the iconic Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, the sport's return to the venue for the first time since 1971. Myers, who has built an impressive career at Bowman Gray, will drive the No. 50 Citrusafe Chevrolet for Team AmeriVet. Bowman Gray Stadium is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, recognized as NASCAR's oldest weekly short track.
WWE News: TNA Champion Wants to Face John Cena Following Blockbuster Merger

Jan 17, 2025 | newsweek.com | Jeremy Hanna |Rodrigo Aguilar Benignos |Mohammed Soliman

CLOSE X Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! The professional wrestling world was surprised to hear that WWE and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) had agreed to a multi-year partnership. This means that wrestlers from WWE NXT and TNA could crossover and appear on shows for the other promotion.