Waves of the US Sanctions on Iran: A Chronology
The agreement was signed after a long period of negotiations and tensions over Iran’s alleged efforts to develop nuclear bombs and missiles.
We Live in a Chaotic Matrix of Perceptions: An Interview with Ali Saydam
What was the mean of communication before modern times? Müezzin (person who calls for prayers) climbs the minaret and calls believers or an official with a drum informs the creed of Sultan to the public.
Moroccan Foreign Policy at the Crossroads
The Arab World is now split in two camps: those who support constitutional political processes, pluralism and inclusive politics, and…
US-Turkey Relations in the Trump Era: A Turkish Perspective
jobs and standing by the Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammed bin Salman (MbS).
The Syrian Regime’s Strategy of Forced Migration
Using chemical weapons and barrel bombs are just among the many inhumane measures that the Assad regime has used.
Jordan: Silent Brother in Gulf Politics
Yet with Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Princes Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) and Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) conducting increasingly maximalist foreign policies, Jordan, like other Sunni Arab/Muslim states, has come under pressure to back Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s agendas against Iran, Turkey, Qatar, and the Muslim Brotherhood.
What’s the Real Motivation Behind Reforms in Saudi Arabia?
As a Crown Prince and the de facto ruler of the country, MbS made historical decisions that were initially presented as landmark reforms that could transform Saudi Arabia for good.
To Counter Turkey, Saudi Arabia Backs the YPG in Syria
In March 2018, the month when Turkey’s military brought an end to the YPG’s control of Afrin, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) was meeting with Egypt’s leadership in Cairo, where he issued a statement claiming that Turkey, Iran, and other groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood made up a “triangle of evil” in the Middle East.
The Rise of China in Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy
Apart from signing a number of economic agreements, MbS showed strong support with the Chinese administration in Beijing’s controversial policies in the Xinjiang region towards Uighur Muslims.
Diplomatic Savagery: An Interview with Ferhat Unlu on the Jamal Khashoggi Murder
In addition to being an opponent to MbS, he was a columnist for The Washington Post.
How has Turkey Championed Humanitarian Aid? An Interview with Kızılay President Kerem Kinik
This rate climbs up to 90 percent in rural areas.
Turkey’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts in 2018
The PKK and Deash both caused severe damages in those years with suicide bombs killing tens of victims in a single attack.
How will the Legacy of 2018 shape Politics in the Middle East in 2019?
MbS was subjected to an international campaign as he was accused of having links to the murder of Khashoggi.
Mohammad bin Salman’s Communication Strategy and PR Work to Survive
he G20 Summit organized in Buenos Aires, Argentina, appeared on the agenda with debates revolving around the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, or known as MbS, who was found culpable by the global media for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Qatar Leaving OPEC is More About Independence
By leaving OPEC, Doha managed to highlight again the negative implications of the Saudi foreign policies since MBS rose to power in the Kingdom in the last few years.
Crown Prince Salman visits Egypt ahead of G20 amid activists’ protests
MbS arrived in Egypt on Monday.
Will Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Argentina?
Crown Prince MbS is still yet to confirm whether he will attend the Summit or not.
Debunking Trump’s Myths on Saudi Arabia
In this statement, Trump defended the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) amid increasing evidences of his direct involvement in the murder.
Khashoggi Murder Should Make Trump Probe Yemen and End War Once and for All
We shouldn’t be so shocked about Khashoggi who was only one of many who were renditioned and it is only down to the sensational amateurism of MbS’s henchmen – and the current Turkish investigation - that we know all the gory details.
The Khashoggi Affair Ushers in a New Era in the Region
In many ways, MbS showed that his real focus is not economic transformation first and foremost but achieving the consolidation of his power through a charm offensive in the West while proving that it is a power to reckon with in the region.
