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
Reconciliation Efforts Continue between Egypt and Turkey
Egypt recently announced that it would hold tender for hydrocarbon exploration efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean, acknowledging the exclusive economic…
On Land Day in Palestine: Our Home is our Land
My great-grandfather sacrificed his life for land in Palestine of which he owned a very small portion.
The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope
Pope Francis tried to bring hope and a spirit of unity to the Middle East region but a stamp issued…
Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS
Mohammed bin Salman has only one path to staying in power: to look for legitimacy from his own people rather…
Change Is Inevitable in Iran: How the Four-Decade-Old System Has Become Outdated
Will Iran experience change peacefully or violently? It is possible that Anglo-American bloc can regain control of Iran if it…
How the Egyptian Press Views a Possible Egyptian-Turkish Reconciliation
News on a possible diplomatic reconciliation between Egypt and Turkey received a mixed reception by the public and divided media…
How Qatari Investments Expand Globally
Today, Qatar holds shares in the world’s most important stock markets, largest automotive companies, and most prominent financial institutions.
The Future of Daesh: Cracks in the Wall?
The future of Daesh, in light of its ideology and presence in Syria and Iraq, is uncertain.
What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?
A minor change can be witnessed by the Biden administration due to increased sanctions on Damascus.
Suicide Bombings in Iraq: A Return to Security Chaos?
Did Daesh (ISIS) rise from the ashes in Iraq?
What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?
Chinese investments in Northern Iraq raise some questions. Is the devil is in the details?
The Hezbollah Empire in Lebanon and the Assassination of Lokman Slim
This might be another chapter in Hezbollah’s ongoing drive to dominate Lebanon.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Forty-Two Years Later: Goals Fulfilled?
Now, more than four decades later, the question is whether the Iranian revolution fulfilled its promises or not.
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.
