To End the Civil War in Yemen, the Local Dimension is the Key: An Interview with Maysaa Shuja al-Deen
emen is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century with a civil war that has been going on for the past seven years.
War Within War in Yemen: Agendas and Prospects of Warring Parties
Houthi spokesman, Yahya Sarea, warned foreign companies and residents in the neighbouring kingdom, saying they should exercise caution as “operations will continue.
A Civil War Unfolding in Sudan?
How did the Sudanese peoples’ quest for a transition to a civilian democracy beget deadly clashes in Khartoum and a civil war that could engulf the whole country?
Since February, political tensions have been rising in the country between General Abdel Fatah al-Burhan, the county’s president and chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council (TSC), and his deputy General Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, commonly referred to as “Hemedti.
Sudan’s Army Infighting: How Did It Happen?
n 2003, a brief civil war broke out in Sudan between the central government in Khartoum and tribal forces in Darfur underpinned by racism and for control of natural resources.
Report: Global Zeal for Arms Increased between 2018-2022
Read: Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
The GCC takes the lead
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) occupied the first ranking in arms imports, with 180 war jets ordered by the Gulf monarchies out of 260 exported to the Middle East.
Saudi-Iranian Normalization: What’s behind the Surprising Deal?
Consequently, diplomatic relations between the two countries were severed, and their strained relations were further aggravated by proxy wars in the region for five years.
Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
Read: Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in SyriaSeveral pictures and videos showing Iranian drones being used in Ukraine were posted and shared on social media.
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
Although the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement justified the consensual decision and tried to dispel doubts about its politicization, Washington's reactions ranged from warning to hinting at a reassessment of relations with Riyadh.
No One Should Be Left Behind: Disabled People in the Russia-Ukraine War and Armed Conflicts
ars affect everyone differently: men are forced to leave their loved ones behind to fight in a battle over which they have no say or control; women are left to care for non-combatants while becoming further vulnerable to dangers; and children are affected in ways we cannot even fathom.
The Tehran Summit: What Is Next for Turkey, Russia, and Iran?
Read: Turkey's Likely New Syria Operation: Why Now?The Tehran Summit showed that there was no change in the positions of the parties on the war in Syria.
A Global Storm Is Brewing: Leaders Must Immediately Tackle Inflation
Indeed, social scientists have noted that disease, unrest, and war, co-occur in a pattern.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
f the war in Ukraine reveals a single globally valid truth, it is the fact that today states operate under a very different political and security order than a decade ago.
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
Although significant progress has been made in the negotiations, the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war has affected nuclear negotiations and changed many balances across the world.
Echoes from President Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit: A Fresh Start?
In domestic politics, the country is facing an economic crisis and heading towards a critical presidential election scheduled for next year.
Why Did the Houthis Demolish an Ottoman Martyrs’ Memorial in Yemen?
Read: A Road Map to End Yemen’s War: An Interview with Abdul Galil ShaifTherefore, the Houthis’ demolition of the historical Ottoman monument shows an extremist historical ideological reaction that indicates the fanatic background of this group which wants to revive the Zaydi Imamate.
How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA
he consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war will not only revise the geography of Eastern Europe and the chessboard of international politics, but will also have an impact on the global economy.
Selective Solidarity with War Victims: Ukrainian and Palestinian Refugees
he scenes of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war to Europe have received unprecedented western media coverage and solidarity.
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Read: Iran Outsources War and Rules States by Proxy
Why does Iran need proxies?
Iran is undoubtedly a major Middle Eastern power with its geostrategic position, abundant natural resources, and significant human capital.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
fforts towards normalization in bilateral ties between Turkey and Israel have been underway for some time.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
he Gulf reconciliation at the Al-Ula Summit suddenly changed the regional atmosphere and the rhetoric of war among Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari decision-makers.
