Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
Middle East
South Africa: Genocide Case against Israel Will Proceed Despite Ceasefire
Under ICJ timelines, Israel’s response is due by January 12, 2026, with oral hearings expected in 2027. A final judgment…
The Day Has Come to Give Palestine Recognition Its Due
Will Spain be able to maintain its current stance on recognizing the Palestinian state and imposing sanctions on Israel after…
The Birth, Weakening and Death of the Iran Nuclear Deal
After the First Israel-Iran War ended, international pressure on Iran increased. In addition to defending itself on the battlefield, Iran…
Hamas Releases First Batch of Israeli Captives Under Ceasefire Deal
Among those expected to be freed are 250 Palestinians serving life sentences, though high-profile detainee Marwan Barghouti — a leading…
Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump Peace Plan
Turkey and Qatar—both instrumental in brokering the negotiations—also voiced strong approval for the Gaza ceasefire deal.
The Gaza Blockade and the Global Sumud Flotilla: Illegal vs. Legal?
The key question arises: How does Israel’s intervention against the Sumud Flotilla correspond to international law?
Global Protests Erupt After Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla
In Dublin, tens of thousands pf protesters gathered outside the Irish parliament, waving Palestinian flags and condemning Israel’s interception of…
UN Calls for Restraint amid Deadly Youth Protests in Morocco
The European Union also issued a statement on the Morocco protests urging restraint, while reiterating its “partnership and friendship” with…
Pakistan on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan: “Not Our Document”
Pakistan’s top diplomat said the eight Muslim nations — Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Indonesia…
Trump Proposes Gaza Ceasefire Plan, Hamas’s Response Remains a Question
Erdoğan reiterated his opposition to Israel’s ongoing military operations, calling them “a humanitarian catastrophe” and urging the U.S. to push…
Report: Trump Draws Red Line on Israeli Annexation of West Bank
Analysts say Trump’s declaration that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank could reshape the dynamics of…
Defense Industry: Strategic Cooperation in Turkey-Egypt Relations
Cooperation between Turkey and Egypt in this area could usher in a new era in regional alliances and lead to…
Syria’s President Addresses UN for First Time in Six Decades
Al-Sharaa’s speech at the UN was met with celebration in Damascus, where large crowds filled Umayyad Square to cheer his…
Abraham Accords 2.0: Saudi–Pakistan Security and a New Middle East
Thus, the Pakistan–Saudi pact should not be seen in isolation. It is part of a larger tectonic movement: the erosion…
Lebanon: Between Normalization and Confrontation with Israel
Once Lebanon has crafted a defense agreement with Turkey, it should negotiate with Hezbollah, offering the group clear political guarantees…
Canada, Australia and UK Recognize Palestinian Statehood
To explain their recognition of Palestine, leaders from Ottawa, London, and Canberra cited frustration with the collapse of peace talks…
A New Dimension in Israel’s Lawlessness: The Attack on Qatar
In addition to this strategic objective, the Israeli attack in Doha was also intended to derail the ceasefire negotiations.
The Doha Summit: A New Era in Regional Security?
The joint response following Israel’s attack on Qatar indicates that a new security architecture is emerging in the Middle East.
