Gaza and Trump 2.0
Trump and Netanyahu can finally kill the concept of an independent Palestinian state, part of the ultimate “Art of the Deal.”
Middle East
Afghanistan Brings the Saudi-Iranian Rivalry to a New Level
The Taliban need both Iran-Saudi rivalry and their recognition and assistance in reconstructing Afghanistan’s devastated infrastructure.
Iran Outsources War and Rules States by Proxy
Iran’s proxies are not only active in the “Shia Crescent” stretching from Iran to the Mediterranean Sea, but they also…
No Chocolate, No Laptops, No Clothes for Gaza
I remember our suffering while queuing to get cooking gas, flour, or even bread. My family couldn’t find diapers or…
How Protests for Removing Beirut Blast Judge Turned to Bloodshed: An Eyewitness Account
The politicization of the Beirut blast probe has polarized public opinion, exacerbated the public debate and led to sectarian clashes.
Water Injustice: A Stumbling Block to Palestine’s Social and Economic Growth
UN Report says access to and equitable distribution of water has been a major concern since Israel’s control of the…
Morocco’s Islamists Defeated: The Royal Palace and the People
Since 2011, Morocco’s Justice and Development Party has played the role of the punching bag that is supposed to take…
Erbil Conference on Normalization with Israel Stirs Debates
The Erbil Conference hosted more than 300 Iraqi delegates, including tribal and religious leaders who called for normalization with Israel.
Israel’s No-State Solution in Palestine: How Should the Palestinians Respond?
A one-state reality in Palestine, completely free of apartheid, is the only way out.
Crises in Morocco and Tunisia: Is This Really the End of Political Islam?
The Islamists’ recent defeat in Morocco must not be viewed as a crisis in political Islam.
Why Iran Is Concerned with Taliban 2.0
Above all, the gravest challenge to Islamist Iran will be Islamist Afghanistan.
A Dissident to Lead All Dissidents: The Legacy of Jamal Khashoggi
Whoever wonders how far politicians could go violent – violating all known human and moral values – to hold on…
Family Unification Law: How an Israeli Law Divides Palestinian Families
The Israeli Unification Law aims to divide Palestinians and reduce their numbers in historic Palestine under security claims.
A Shared Struggle: How A Book Brought Palestinian and Irish Hunger Strikers Together
Several hunger strikes have been carried out by Palestinian and Irish prisoners to protest administrative detention, along with cruel and…
The EU and the PKK: Hypocrisy and Double-Standards at Large
Europe needs to address its wrongdoings in combatting terrorism. Otherwise, the PKK terror may continue to take the lives of…
“I Escaped Israel’s Prisons Three Times” – An Interview with Hamza Younis
Long story short, we fought them with our fists. The jailers called for help from the police, but we managed…
Iran’s Joy Over the Taliban’s Victory in Afghanistan Will Be Short-Lived
The Taliban will now be wary of Iranian subterfuge and will crackdown vigorously against any plot against them, perhaps forming…
Political Shiism and State-Building in Iraq: An Interview with Ali Taher El-Hammood
Eighteen years after the fall of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi Shiites are divided on the relationship between political power, ethnicity, and…
Raisi’s Foreign Policy: Notes on Iran’s New Cabinet
President Raisi’s new cabinet reflects his hardline approach.
