Despite Withdrawal, Medal for Sisi Only Exposes Lack of Credibility
ermany’s foreign policy has gained global attention these days because of its efforts in the context of the Libyan crisis.
Will Oman Be Ready for a Post-Oil Future?
The country differs from its fellow neighbours in terms of political orientation, economic development as well as social and cultural life.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), institutionalized in 1981 at the height of the Iraq-Iran war, was created to provide a unified security umbrella to the bloc’s micro-states who find themselves unable to face powerful political and economic challenges.
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
here have been rumors regarding a possible easing of tensions between Qatar and its troubled GCC partners Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
espite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that US troops are staying in Syria in order to 'secure the oil', data indicates that Syria has no remarkable oil reserves.
What is Happening in Kashmir? A Chronology
n August 5, 2019, the Indian Government revoked Indian-administered Kashmir’s special constitutional status.
French Islam: How France and the UAE Partners to Create a State Approved Religion
ust as the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman offered to cooperate with Britain to spread “moderate Islam” together, earlier this year, Hakim el Karoui, an advisor to the French President Emmanuel Macron, embarked on cooperation with the UAE to invent a “French Islam.
Is the UAE Changing its Strategy Toward Iran?
espite years of close economic and cultural relations, the United Arab Emirates and Iran have been in opposite camps in regional politics.
What If the Worst-Case Scenario Happens in Idlib?
he United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released a new report about humanitarian developments in Idlib, stating that 576,000 people were displaced between 1 May and August 18 in 2019.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
If there is one single issue that has bedeviled Turkey’s relationship with the GCC and Saudi Arabia, it is Turkey’s past efforts to cultivate strong ties with Egypt under President Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood government.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
S President Donald Trump’s anti-Iran stance has grown dangerous since he abandoned the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), or the nuclear deal, in May 2018.
The UAE’s Strategic Redeployment in Yemen
he United Arab Emirates has recently announced its renewed policy towards the conflict in Yemen.
Peace to Prosperity or Peace for Jared Kushner?
ahrain’s capital Manama hosted the “Peace to Prosperity” workshop that aimed to bring a new framework to present new financial instruments to develop Palestine and Gaza.
Can the US Confront Iran in Syria?
n recent days, the world has been on the verge of a potential war between Iran and the U.
Who Was Behind the Attack on Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf?
n June 13, 2019, two tankers in the Oman Sea carrying crude oil were the target of attacks.
A Revolution Undone: What’s Next for Sudan’s Uprising?
he revolutionary uprising in Sudan has recently been under attack by regional counter-revolutionary forces that aim to hijack the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.
How Israel Dominates the Political Landscape in the Middle East
hile Middle East politics has experienced one of the most chaotic periods in recent years, Israel stands out as the relatively comfortable actor during this process.
Moroccan Foreign Policy at the Crossroads
The Kingdom is already allocating more attention to West Africa, and there is a combined sense of apprehension and fatigue of perfidious Arab politics.
Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse
he political atmosphere in the Middle East has been increasingly fragile.
Trump’s Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization is a Grave Mistake
President Donald Trump is trying to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
