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The Patriarch went on to say that “Hezbollah shouldn’t remain free in using arms whenever and wherever he wants and shouldn’t be capable of deciding wars in Israel, in Syria, in Iraq, in Yemen, with disregard to the government, the president and the parliament.
Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
The footage revealed the presence of IRGC naval personnel in military uniforms on board, the presence of IRGC naval remote-controlled boats and high-speed rocket launchers, and evidence of using the ship to send weapons to Yemen.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
Regarding Middle East priorities, Biden officials have laid out very clear priorities, namely returning to the Iran Nuclear Deal and supporting conflict resolution efforts in Yemen, both of which Biden’s teams are working vigorously to advance.
Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?
This aside, the normalization with Israel and the Turkish-supported GNA victory in Western Libya, the Saudi-UAE de jure rule in Yemen, and the Turkish-Russian de facto rule in Syria stabilized regional affairs and put volatile stalemates on hold.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
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On one end of this spectrum, there is Oman which has maintained diplomatic relations with Damascus ever since 2011 and continues to recognize Assad as a legitimate leader.
Reconciliation Efforts Continue between Egypt and Turkey
In 2015, Egypt supported the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen against the Houthi rebels and boycotted Qatar in 2017 in response to the request by the Saudi-UAE political axis.
Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS
Biden can utilize this leverage to demand gradual, substantial concessions and meaningful reforms from MBS, such as ending the war on Yemen, releasing political prisoners and royal family members, easing restrictions on freedoms of speech, association, and expression, ending the army of electronic flies, allowing the emergence of independent media and political parties, increasing the independence of the judiciary, and delegating more decision-making authorities to other members of government.
Change Is Inevitable in Iran: How the Four-Decade-Old System Has Become Outdated
They saw potential in Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, and even in faraway Nigeria.
America’s Hyper-Surveillance of Muslims Targets Our Religious Identity
The War on Terror expanded into Georgia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Yemen, Eretria, and programs like extraordinary rendition were active in collaboration with oppressive, tortuous regimes across the Muslim world.
The Future of Daesh: Cracks in the Wall?
According to Mohammed Abu Rumman, a Jordanian scholar and former Minister of Culture and Youth, the fight between the two extended all across the world, starting from Iraq and Syria and later crossing over to Yemen, Afghanistan, and North Africa.
What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?
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The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy
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Historical Background (2001-Present)
Since the George W.
How Djibouti Surrounded Itself by Military Bases
In addition to this, the weak security environments in Yemen and Somalia have also increased Djibouti’s significance.
The Hezbollah Empire in Lebanon and the Assassination of Lokman Slim
Hezbollah, which is fully immersed in Iran’s regional wars, in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and beyond, has the required skills to abduct, interrogate, and execute a civilian like Lokman Slim, while equally terrorizing and preventing any witnesses from stepping forward and exposing the group.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Forty-Two Years Later: Goals Fulfilled?
In the meantime, Iran has supported the Houthis, a predominately Zaidi Shia force in northern Yemen, in their fight against Ali Abdullah Saleh, the country’s former president.
Biden Places MBS under Pressure, But Keeps Him for the Future
The Americans need the Saudis to be on their side in Yemen, Iran and Iraq.
Will the Biden Administration Bring the Saudi-Emirati Partnership to Account?
Read: How Will Antony Blinken Handle US Foreign Policy on Syria, Turkey and Yemen?The Obama administration used the 9/11 attacks as leverage against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, which disturbed bilateral affairs as Saudi assets were jeopardized with 28 ongoing lawsuits.
Can A Third Political Party Bring Change in US Foreign Policy?
Biden's re-entering the Paris accords and tepid stepping away from the most brazen aspects of the Saudi attack on Yemen are likely to be high points of accomplishment these factions can claim some credit for -- and such moves may well have multiple motives.
Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia
It started in 2015 when Pakistan’s parliament unanimously refused to send troops to participate in the Saudi-UAE-led war in Yemen, shattering the Saudi impression of using Pakistan as a hired gun.
Why Did the United States Add Israel to CENTCOM?
The Command unit coordinates operations stretching from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen in the West to Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan in the East.