The Evolution of Apartheid: Why Israel is Becoming a Pariah State
n April 27, one of the world’s largest and most credible rights groups, Human Rights Watch (HRW), concluded, in a comprehensive 213-pages report, that Israel is an apartheid state.
Sheikh Jarrah: A Third Palestinian Intifada Is Now a Stone’s Throw Away
he ongoing Israeli policies of mass expulsion of Palestinians from the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem is a continuation of a more than seven-decade-long policy of ethnic cleansing against native Palestinians following the creation of Israel on May 15, 1948.
Talks between Saudis and Iranians: Facts Speak Louder than Words
n April 18, news of Iran-Saudi Arabia talks to re-establish relations was reported in the media.
Diplomatic Expulsion: Resurgence of A Cold-War Era Norm?
n 15th April 2021, the United States expelled 10 Russian diplomats over accusations of Russia meddling into the U.
Hezbollah’s Spying Games Amidst Lebanon’s Demise
alim Ayyash, a Lebanese citizen and a member of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, was placed on the United States Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program a month ago.
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
uring the Cold War era, the Soviet Union was a staunch ally of India, with Moscow viewing the sub-continent nation as a bulwark against China and a cornerstone to expanding its empire into the Asia Pacific region, where the U.
Two-State Solution for Cyprus Difficult, But Not Impossible
n April 27-29, the foreign ministers of Turkey, Greece and Britain joined Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders in Geneva to discuss the future of the so-called Cyprus Problem.
Meetings Between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan will Amount to Little
reater Arab integration has long been a dream of the Arab people.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
rab tribes in Syria are a key element of the country's social, cultural and historic identity.
Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
he Iran-Israel conflict has its own identity that goes beyond the geopolitical considerations of the Middle East.
Biden-Putin Diplomacy: A Push-Me-Pull-You Game?
he recent exchange of verbal barbs between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden has sparked a debate across politicians and media experts, many of whom have predicted an inevitable shutdown of the Russia-U.
Palestinian Political Prisoners: Untold Stories and Palestinian Politics
ahmoud Hijazi was the first Palestinian political prisoner to be freed from an Israeli jail on April 17, 1971.
Hostile Brothers: The Strained Morocco-Algeria Relations Only Serve to Destabilize North Africa
s a general rule, when two neighboring countries share similar cultures and have similar political and diplomatic weight, they tend to compete.
The Amazighs in North Africa: Politics, Society, and Culture
he Amazighs, usually referred to as Berbers, are native inhabitants of North Africa.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
domestic politics given the pressing challenges surrounding COVID-19 and the economic fallout from this unprecedented public health crisis.
Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?
iddle Eastern politics experienced the peak of Turkish-Saudi partnership during the 2015-2016 period as ASELSAN, one of the top Turkish defense companies, signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with promising Saudi defense companies TAQNIA and KACST.
India is Lobbying to Put Pakistan on FATF’s Black-list: Will it Succeed?
elations between India and Pakistan are strained even at the best of times.
Israelis Might Go to Polls for the 5th Time in Two Years
or the fourth time in two years, legislative elections were held in Israel on March 23, 2021 to elect the 120 members of the 24th Knesset.
China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
hina and Iran have been building an increasingly close economic, political and security partnership since the mid-1990s, when China emerged as Iran’s partner of choice for its energy projects in both the nuclear field and hydrocarbons.
