Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani: 10 Years as Emir of Qatar
For example, he acted as a mediator between Iran and the West, and brought the Taliban and American officials together in Doha to find a lasting solution.
Morocco-Algeria Tension: Origins of a Long History of Mistrust and Hatred
Iran and the Western Sahara
A few years ago, no doubt under the influence of Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf countries, Morocco began accusing Iran of involvement in the Western Sahara conflict.
Saudi Arabia’s War on Drugs and Foreign Influence
Weaponizing drugs
The Assad regime in Syria and Iran’s proxy Hezbollah have been responsible for sending illicit drugs, especially Captagon, to Saudi Arabia.
Is Iran Establishing a Joint Naval Force with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman?
ccording to the Qatar-based Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, discussions have taken place regarding the establishment of a joint naval force involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman.
Turkey’s Critical Elections at a Historic Crossroads
The Gulf countries' neutral position in the Russia-Ukraine War and China’s role in the normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia point to new equations in the Middle East.
Can China Stop the Ukraine War?
Read: How the Ukraine War Will Give China More LeverageCan China use its strategic advantage to pressure Moscow into ending the war in Ukraine? China has already revealed its diplomatic prowess by bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran to the negotiating table, and now it is offering to help facilitate peace talks in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Imran Khan and the Making of a Legend in Pakistani Politics
Pakistan did not suffer the catastrophic mortality rates that both its neighboring countries—Iran and India—did, nor did it see a similar dip in its GDP.
China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East
Read: China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
China's joint naval drills with Iran and Russia
Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow conducted a joint military maritime exercise named “Security Belt-2023” in the Gulf of Oman.
Saudi-Iranian Normalization: What’s behind the Surprising Deal?
he Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have decided to resume their diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus.
The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making
China maintains a close relationship with Iran, the main U.
Why Iran Is Becoming More Vulnerable to Foreign and Domestic Attacks
The attacker, 53-year-old Yasin Hosseinzadeh, is an Iranian from the city of Urmia and married to an Azerbaijani citizen.
Qatar World Cup Is Over: A Timeline of the Controversies Surrounding the Tournament
Read: Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still CompeteIran was also present on the political side of the World Cup 2022.
The Shaping of Sino-GCC Relations: Economic Alliance or More?
First, China needs to calibrate its relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Protests Continue to Set Fire to Iran: A Review of What Is Happening
ince the death at the “morality police” station of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini on September 16, protests have not stopped all across Iran.
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
Also, the visit sought to discuss energy issues in light of the Ukrainian war and put forward the idea of building a regional alliance that includes Israel to confront Iran.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey’s Joining BRICS Can Be a Game Changer
administration did not succeed in building a front against Russia, Iran, and China—the basic motivation behind Biden’s visit.
Tiran and Sanafir Islands May Tie the Saudi-Israel Knot
peacekeepers would withdraw from the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir by the end of the year during his visit to Saudi Arabia on June 16.
Assassinations Challenge Iran’s Image Internationally and at Home
n August 2021, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) published an infographic containing the list of prominent Iranian individuals, who were killed by assassinations with 24 losing their lives out of 28 individuals targeted.
Echoes from President Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit: A Fresh Start?
On the regional realm, the easing of tensions between Qatar and the Gulf countries with the signing of the al-Ula Declaration, the launch of normalization talks between Turkey and Egypt, the weakening of the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Iran nuclear talks were significant motivational factors behind the Turkish-Saudi thaw.
The Economic Hitmen behind Regime Change in Pakistan
From Mossadegh in Iran, Rousseff in Brazil, Gaddafi in Libya, or several U.
