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
Israel’s Mass Surveillance of Palestinians Is More Than an Obsession
Israel monitors the Gaza Strip through unlimited numbers of cameras planted on the wall it built to keep Palestinians away.
Managing the Rivalry between the UAE and Turkey
The UAE’s latest diplomatic moves towards Turkey reveal that there is a consensus to cooperate economically despite political differences.
The Lebanese Catch-22: Squeezed between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Two major incidents exemplified Riyadh’s waning influence and Lebanon’s break from its traditional foreign policy positioning.
AUKUS and Its Potential Implications for the MENA Region
The most significant impact of AUKUS on the MENA security complex is expected to be observed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Olive Harvest in Palestine: Could Oil Become Tears?
It would not be an exaggeration to say that olive trees are like children to Palestinians.
Why Russia Protects the YPG in Syria
Moscow regards the legitimate Syrian opposition as a bigger threat than the YPG.
Morocco and Turkey Are Seeking a Sustainable Partnership
The Moroccan-Turkish relations will be determined by the future of the Libyan conflict, Turkey’s relations with Morocco’s neighboring countries, and…
Apology and Acknowledgement: Algerians Recall France’s Colonial History
This deterioration also happened externally through the continued decline of the French role in Africa, the complete loss of its…
Raids, Arrests and Death Threats: Israel’s Strategy of Silencing Human Rights Defenders
Now that Israel seems to have accepted that there is little it can do to reverse the apartheid brand, it…
“I was Fired from the University of Bristol Despite Being Cleared of Anti-Semitism” – An Interview with David Miller
No complaint was ever made to the University by a student of Professor Miller’s. A Queens Counsel (QC) cleared him…
Saudi Takeover of Newcastle United is Sportswashing
Clear that the majority of Newcastle United fans are more excited about the new season transfers than about caring for…
Panama-Israel Relations Go beyond the “Shooting” Scandal
Can you imagine what would happen if in a country somewhere in the world civilians or soldiers were trained to…
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…
