The Gulf Crisis and the Changing Nature of Political Alliances in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic relations with Qatar and started a political and economic blockade on a tiny nation of 300.
The New Iran Strategy: Bringing the Regime to its Knees through Sanctions and Isolation
If the Trump administration does not succeed in forging a broad coalition willing to isolate Iran, a handful of European allies and Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt in the region, as part of an anti-Iran front, will only support its new Iran strategy.
How Sanctions Prevented Iran from Becoming a Regional Power
In such a scenario, countries like Turkey, Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia would feel the pressure that may be caused from Iran’s expansionist policies.
The Rise of Mohammad bin Salman and the Dynamism in Saudi Foreign Policy
The latest sign of this transformation is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MbS) month-long tour to Egypt, the U.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
Who would imagine that a small state like Qatar would have managed to resist an embargo of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt together 10 years ago? Qatar managed this successfully during the crisis in 2017 – to such an extent that its national Qatar Airways was hardly affected regardless of the fact that embargo states had shut down their airspaces to Qatari planes.
New Cold War heats up around Cyprus
Considering gas now plays a major role in negotiations, neighboring countries Israel, Egypt and Greece are increasingly interested in how the talks unfold.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
This rift deepened after the 2013 military coup in Egypt and evolved into a full-blown crisis in 2014.
Turgut Cansever: In pursuit of wisdom through architecture
Thus, a German, Russian or Japanese city can be more Islamic than a Turkish, Iranian or Egyptian one.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
Despite the high-profile participation, the fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain sent low-ranking representatives to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Istanbul on 13 December, 2017, upon the call of President Erdogan, caused heated discussions in Turkey and the region.
Turkey to open embassy in East Jerusalem
The most remarkable example was when former Egyptian ruler, Anwar Sedat betrayed Palestinians by agreeing with the US and Israel to go for Camp David “peace talks.
From Balfour to the Nakba: Zionist Settler Colonialism
Thus, adding 20 percent of Palestine to Jordan and recognizing the Jewish state, stretching over 78 percent of the country (2 percent was the Egyptian controlled Gaza Strip), completed the ruination of Palestine which became the inevitable consequence of the Balfour Declaration.
Trump announces Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, crosses red line
Protesters also took to the streets in Istanbul, Amman (Jordan) and in Egypt’s capital Cairo.
Post-Saleh Scenarios in Yemen
Concerned about its former ally being controlled by Iran, Saudi Arabia commenced an operation in Yemen together with Gulf countries and Egypt.
Mr. Trump, Jerusalem is a red line for Muslims
Trump recently had phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan's King Abdullah, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, and King Salman of Saudi Arabia to discuss potential decisions regarding Jerusalem.
Turkey and the UAE: Economic Allies but Regional Competitors?
In 1980, the UAE mediated between Egypt and Libya on one side and Oman and South Yemen on the other.
UN Roadmap to Peace in Libya: Will Khalifa Haftar be left on the Sidelines?
He was also welcomed at the highest level during his visits especially in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Russia, creating the image that he was the leading actor in Libya.
Who is Responsible for ending the American Dream, Only Trump?
Or just like the US was expected to condemn the coup in Egypt, as the US had stated that it wants to be on “the right side of history” a couple of years prior.
Turkish Premier visited London
” Terror attack in Egypt Yildirim said a day of mourning was declared in Turkey following last week’s terror attack in Egypt.
Erdogan, Putin & Rouhani agree on preserving Syria’s territorial integrity
" Following the talks with Assad, the Russian President held phone conversations with the heads of the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, which made analysts suggest that the violent conflict in Syria could be coming to an end.
Hariri returns to Lebanon for first time since resignation
Hariri met with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in Egypt's capital city Cairo yesterday, then finally went to Cyprus.
