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
Humor under Israeli Occupation and Traumatized Jokes
Read how Palestinians seek refuge in humor to release their stress and bring joy to their lives.
Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media
“The western media portray all Kurds supporting the PYD. But Kurds are diverse. There are different parties, independent politicians, leftists,…
Sudan’s Transition to a Civilian Democracy Is Proving to Be Painful
Now that Hamdok exited the Sudanese political scene, what is the fate of Sudan’s transition to democracy?
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
No matter how the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran grows in 2022, Saudi Arabia will continue to see Iran…
Tunisia at a Crossroads: Either Tyranny or Democracy Lies Ahead
Yes, Tunisia is at a crossroads now. Autocracy is not the solution to the difficulties facing the consolidation of democracy…
UAE Foreign Policy: Good Neighborliness for Now?
The UAE’s maneuver capacity can be related to the abandonment of religious themes in its foreign policy rhetoric.
Unclear Fate of Desperate Migrants in Belarus
What is going to happen to the migrants on the Belarus and Poland border? What will happen to them if…
Macron, the Gulf, and Islam
Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Gulf shows the importance of the “Islam” dimension in French foreign policy.
How to Read Military and Trade Relations between China and Israel
Growing ties between Beijing and Tel Aviv open up more prospects for cooperation and this alarms the United States as…
Solidarity with Palestine in Stadiums: When Sports and Politics Conjoin
Chants of solidarity show that sports can’t be separated from politics and losing a game by withdrawing for political reasons…
Another Sakoku? Japan’s Ongoing Stagnation Is Closing the Country
In many ways, Japan seems to be reverting to a “sakoku” state: insular, inward-looking, and ever more xenophobic.
Europe’s Syrian Slumber
Greece and Cyprus have taken a pro Assad stance to disturb Turkey, which has expanded its geopolitical prowess not only…
“Is It Our Turn to Die?”: Being a Mother in Gaza
Gaza health authorities reported 39 women, 17 elderly, and 66 children among the dead, and 1,800 houses, 3 towers, 437…
France-Greece-Saudi Arabia Alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean
In the last three years, one of Turkey’s most important advantages has been its natural gas exploration in the Eastern…
“We Have a Pro-Palestinian Lobby in Latin America” – Interview with Simán Khoury
When Arabs arrived in Central and South America, they had nothing but the clothes they wore. They were called “Turcos”…
In the Name of Democracy, Libya Must Postpone the Elections
Libya is rushing to elections without an election legislation.
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Drones, winged missiles, guided anti-armor weapons, Chinese assault rifles, Russian machine guns, snipers, rocket launchers and many others are continuously smuggled…
Saudi-Turkish Relations: A Possible Breakthrough?
Taking into consideration Turkey’s experience in Syria, Libya, and Azerbaijan and its efforts to support Saudi Arabia’s position in that…
