Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Saudi Arabia, caught in uncertainty, views an Israeli Iranian war as ill-timed, neutrality as uncomfortable, and descent into the fray as inevitable.
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The PKK Is the Wrong Horse to Back in the Middle East
Despite some international backing to the PKK, it is still wrong to support the terrorist group. Here is why.
Why are Iraq’s Politicians Worried about A Dead Dictator’s Daughter?
So why are Iraqi politicians so afraid of what a dead dictator’s daughter might have to say?
Biden Places MBS under Pressure, But Keeps Him for the Future
Why did Joe Biden choose the U.S. interests over serving justice to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi?
Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems
It is time for Libyans to handle their problems internally on their own. The existence of various actors and military…
From Afghanistan to Palestine: ICC Tackles Politically Charged Cases
Officials who stay on the right side of the law have nothing to fear from the International Criminal Court.
Will the Biden Administration Bring the Saudi-Emirati Partnership to Account?
The Saudi-Emirati partnership should expect to be cornered in Yemen and in Libya in the near future as the honeymoon…
How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?
Gulf states took the least risky path and have turned a total blind eye to the most recent atrocity committed…
Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are testing each other’s nerves to better position themselves in a new geopolitical scenario created by…
Syrian Refugeehood, Racism and the Lebanese Question
Today, while the Lebanese sectarian system is discriminatory par excellence, whether between the Lebanese themselves or against the “other,” it…
China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics
China has no ambition of dislodging the United States from the Arab Peninsula. A cordial relationship with all Members of…
Seeing Ramallah from above: In Memory of Mourid Barghouti, Legendary Palestinian Poet and Novelist
Barghouti was among the few Palestinians who understood the wrath of having a state under occupation, who was a critical…
Government of National Unity: Where Does Libya Go from Here?
Libya now has a new executive authority. If the GNU is endorsed, it replaces the GNA, a government that likely…
The Gulf of Guinea: A New Strain of Piracy
The African Union and the UN Security Council should pass an urgent resolution and adopt a practical mechanism against pirates…
ICC Probe in Palestine Brings Some Hope to the Palestinians at Last
On February 5, the judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced their decision that the court holds jurisdiction over…
Why Did the United States Add Israel to CENTCOM?
Having aligned their security interest with Israel, Arab states will now find it extremely difficult to disentangle themselves from the…
Mutawasiloun: Palestinians Resist Israeli Attempts to Encage Them
Mutawasiloun is a manifestation of Palestinian collective memory. The more Israel becomes racist and imposes laws that enforce apartheid, the…
Tunisian Politics at Crossroad with Kais Saied’s Vision of Governance
Behind the conflict lies President Kais Saeid’s hostile attitude towards the political system in general and the way in which…
What Does Sectarianism Mean for Lebanese Society?
Can a fully civilian government be established in Lebanon? Can the parliament be replaced by politicians with no sectarian affiliation…
