Morocco-Algeria: Looming Conflict
Algeria considers that the normalization of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel in December 2020 means the installation of a "Zionist vanguard" in the Maghreb.
Adding Fuel to Fire: The Politics of Power Outages in Gaza
n late June 2006, and soon after Palestinian factions captured the Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit in an attack against an Israeli military outpost southeast of Gaza, Israel started a destructive military operation in the coastal enclave to bring its solider back.
Iran Lashes Out as Local Discontent Heats Up: Droughts a Rallying Cry
This closely follows an alleged Iranian attack against a different vessel—Mercer Street (owned by a Japanese company but operated by one out of Israel)—off the coast of Oman, which was struck by a drone, killing a British and Romanian crew member.
The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE Relations
Another significant departure in the foreign policies of the Saudis and Emiratis is their threat perception towards the Muslim Brotherhood and their understanding of the regional implications for the normalization process with Israel.
The Morality of Violence in Settler-Colonial Contexts: From Algeria to Palestine
Algeria under French rule and Palestine under Israeli rule are no exception to such colonial violence.
Biden Won’t Treat Saudi Arabia Like a “Pariah”
The Biden administration worked closely with Egypt amid the 11-day Gaza-Israel war of May 2021.
Dissent against Bolsonaro Runs Deeper than COVID19 Mismanagement
In March, Brazil sent a delegation to Israel to view the process of an experimental medication being developed for COVID19, with an adviser to Bolsonaro stating the visit would “yield partnerships that will make a difference in combating the health crisis and in the resumption of the Brazilian economy.
Understanding the Tunisian Coup: Actors and Implications
Coupled with the normalization of ties with Israel, the intention of the UAE to flex against Algeria by drawing on international support in favor of Morocco is clear.
Omani-Saudi Bilateral Ties: Understanding Oman’s Sultan Visit to the Kingdom
In the past two years in particular, with the withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen in 2019, increasingly public differences in opinion about normalizing relations with Israel, and the most recent spat in OPEC+ about oil pricing and sustained production cuts, it is unclear where the coordination council stands and how effective (or relevant) it remains.
Will Turkey Delimitate Its Maritime Borders with Egypt and Palestine?
There are fierce political confrontations in the Eastern Mediterranean such as the well-known Palestine issue, the Cyprus issue, as well as the uneasy political relations between Greece and Turkey, Egypt and Turkey, Syria and Turkey, Israel and Syria, and Israel and Lebanon.
Watching Their Land Shrinking and Their Freedoms Restricted, Palestinians Take Initiative
ost young Palestinians were born after the signing between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel of the Oslo Accords in the White House in 1993.
‘America is back’; So What? On Why the United States is Losing the World
In the case of Ledeen, the receptive audience was the hardline, neoconservative, pro-Israel American Enterprise Institute (AEI).
The Geopolitics of Turkey’s Gas Discoveries in the Black Sea
Also, in Israel’s Tamar field, one of the most important natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean, the production process began 3.
US-Indonesia Maritime Collaboration in the South China Sea: Harbinger of an Expanded Quad-Plus?
over Washington’s support for Israel.
With Jerusalem, Hezbollah Is Now Playing Catch-up
Paradoxically, while the regime in Tehran has historically sought to portray itself as working against Israel, it remains dependent on Israel’s actions to accomplish its objective of gaining moral legitimacy in the Arab world.
What Indian Police Throwing of Qureshi to Death Says about Police Brutality against Muslims
Read: Zionism and Hindu Nationalism Bring Israel and India TogetherAt the same time the Modi Government and BJP ruled states enact laws to make Muslims second class citizens, their most vociferous supporters are lynching Muslims, Dalits and other religious minorities with a perceived sense of total impunity.
“I Don’t Want to Be a Mother in Gaza”: Diaries of a War Survivor
She didn’t buy it, but she insisted on wearing her flowery pink Eid dress, as the Israeli bombs fell all around us and the sky became filled with the unwelcome orange color of air strikes.
Summits between Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt Signal a New Regional Bloc
The talks also covered regional issues including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Syria crisis, and the war in Yemen.
Returning to the Stage: Egypt’s Initiatives May Reshape East African Geopolitics
Whilst President Biden has attempted to adopt a more constructive and balanced approach than his predecessor, Egypt’s efforts to broker a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will almost certainly endear al-Sisi to Washington.
Gaza War Diaries: Survivor Number Five
Read: Say This, Don’t Say That: Time to Confront the Misleading Language on Palestine, IsraelMany people, even those closest to me, do not understand the pain that I hide behind my eyes, behind my smiles, and my laughs.
