The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) abstained from the UN Security Council vote on February 26 condemning Russia and asking Moscow to withdraw its troops.
Turkey Is an Afro-Eurasian State
President Erdogan’s Africa vision: Turkey is as an “Afro-Eurasian state” and a fairer and strategic alternative ally for African nations.
Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
The Rafale by France and the F-35 by the United States were the two most prominent aircraft in the headlines throughout the year.
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
In recent days, the Government of Yemen “liberated” energy-rich Shabwah while the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-backed al-Amaliqa Brigades has been advancing into Marib.
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Warring parties in Yemen have bought large quantities of conventional weapons, some of which are modern weapons from the United States and other Western countries, while most came from Russia and the former Soviet Union.
Fleeing the Nazis as a Child, Lord Alf Dubs Fights for the Safety of Child Refugees
He went on to become an MP and a member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, as well as a passionate activist for refugee rights and a patron of a number of refugee-related organizations.
The Lebanese Catch-22: Squeezed between Iran and Saudi Arabia
" Other countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) followed suit or took other measures, but the GCC appeared united in its stance against Lebanon – the Gulf’s unity on such a negative position towards Lebanon constitutes a precedent, with Oman and Qatar taking less escalatory measures than their counterparts.
Account of Time at Guantanamo Bay: An Interview with Moazzam Begg
What was your reaction when you were released to see how the situation of Muslims in the UK had evolved, with many being detained indefinitely without charge and a large number being stopped and searched?
I was aware that in the United Kingdom, there were detentions taking place.
The Gang’s All Here: New Western Imperialism in the South China Sea
In a surprise announcement on September 15, 2021, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom formed a new strategic partnership for the sharing of weaponry (in particular nuclear submarine and cruise missiles) and security-related cyber technology, with the main recipient of new weapons expected to be Australia.
Saudi Takeover of Newcastle United is Sportswashing
Although it gives a different impression at first, it is the celebration of Newcastle United’s fans who have been waiting for the sale of their club since 2017 – in fact, these are the fans of one of the richest football clubs in the world.
The Pope and the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar Show the Way Forward
Perhaps the most damaging was the way in which Donald Trump won the 2016 elections in the United States whilst pushing for a complete and total shutdown of all Muslims entering the country.
3D Weapon Printing and Its Perils
eapons produced via three-dimensional (3D) printing technology first appeared in the United States in 2013.
A Dissident to Lead All Dissidents: The Legacy of Jamal Khashoggi
Khashoggi, who realized he could no longer criticize the Saudi regime in his own country in 2017, left his country, settled in the United States, and started to write for the Washington Post.
Will AUKUS Be Able to Encircle China?
In response, Australia, United Kingdom and the United States have formulated the AUKUS security alliance to challenge what it and its Asian allies, including India, South Korea and Japan, perceive to be an increasingly militaristic and hyper-aggressive China.
Egyptian TV Dramas and Self-Orientalism
It also became a trend after 9/11 and with the start of the United States’ infamous war on terror.
The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE Relations
egional security perceptions of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concurred regarding regional crises and wars in the Middle East since the Arab uprisings, making the two countries work hand in hand in the economic and military fields.
NSO’s Pegasus Scandal Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg of Israeli Spyware
Traces of the Pegasus malware were most recently discovered on phones in the United Kingdom and France, amongst 45 other countries where the virus was found.
EU-China Trade Deal: Where Does the US Stand?
Following the freeze of the deal, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom joined the E.
Debates Heat Up As Iranians Elect Their New President
Although the two countries, along with China, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany which still stick to the deal, will obviously reach an agreement, the management of the negotiation process by Iran is less obvious.
Russia’s Lebanese Matryoshka Doll
Read: Hezbollah’s Spying Games Amidst Lebanon’s DemiseRussia, formerly the supreme state in the Soviet Union, was dominant in the Lebanese political scene especially during the Civil War (1975-1990); however, with the collapse of communism it has struggled to regain its position which is partly dominated by the United States and partly by Iran via its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah.
