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
I Have Lost Nine Family Members in Gaza: Stop the Death March Now
Israeli warplanes targeted a residential building in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp where dozens of my family members live, killing nine of…
Hostages in Gaza: What Does International Law Say?
Israel arrests and holds large numbers, some under a procedure that does not require that the person be charged with…
Gaza-Israel War: The Missing Context of Occupation
From now on, Palestinian leadership will sever links with both Fatah and Hamas, forming a common cluster from both factions…
What Is the Role of Iran in the Current Israeli-Palestinian Escalation?
Hamas’s actions may spread beyond Gaza, despite official efforts by Iran and the US to limit the conflict to that…
Palestine Scores a Victory over Israel in Information Warfare
Palestine is winning the information war; technology hates bias, and people can distinguish truth from lies — and, Palestinians are…
The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict in the Context of International Law
Israeli military actions which cause civilian casualties and damage civilian settlements and infrastructure in Gaza, constitute war crimes.
What is the Significance of Hamas’s Al-Aqsa Flood Operation?
The timing of the operation, which coincided with the Sabbath, created a shock factor that made it difficult for the…
Major Escalation between Gaza and Israel: A Timeline
The Hamas attack included waves of rocket fire into Israel and infiltration from Gaza into Israeli settlements.
Sudan Lurches from Power Struggle to Humanitarian Catastrophe
Four years after the coup, Sudan could not recover and the political and economic chaos has now become unmanageable.
What Is the Place of Libya in Africa?
Libya’s African connection and its potential to be affected by Africa’s “problems” are not limited to the fact that it…
Why Did Arab Tribes Revolt against the PKK/YPG in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor?
ُven if the Deir ez-Zor rebellion against the YPG/PKK is suppressed in Syria, it has clearly revealed one truth: demographic…
Why Libya’s Floods Were So Devastating Than Many Think
Storm Daniel, which hit eastern Libya on September 10, killed at least 7,300 people and left around 11,000 missing and…
Saudi Arabia Green-Lights an Economic Corridor Connecting India with Europe
The US hopes to mitigate China’s influence via the Belt and Road Initiative by supporting the India-Europe economic corridor.
Yemeni Women Suffering under Houthi Rule
It’s 2023 and Yemeni women are still fighting for their freedom and basic rights against male guardianship.
Battle over the Nile: Can Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan Reach an African Deal over the GERD?
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia should follow the principle of “African solutions to African problems” and resolve the issue of the…
Donald Trump’s Digital Diplomacy and Its Impact on US Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East
This is a thought-provoking analysis of the complexities and consequences of Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions in the digital age.
Gaza: Palestinian-Americans Hope to Enter Israel by September 15
Several Palestinian-Americans from Gaza were turned back by Israel and were told they couldn’t enter Israel as part of the…
China’s Intermediary Diplomacy Reshapes Dynamics in the Middle East
China’s mediation diplomacy in the Middle East will continue, and how the United States will respond remains an open question.
