Egypt’s relationship with Hamas: What does history tell us?
October 7 deeply impacted Egypt, however, Cairo has not appeared to excoriate Hamas for the attack, leaving questions about how this all transpired.
Arab League
Did Raisi’s outreach to Arab states pave the way for Oct. 7?
Iran sought to derail any Saudi-Israeli normalization deal, which October 7 did; as such, it exploited October 7 to change the regional order.
Op-eds
How Ebrahim Raisi transformed Iran’s role in the region
Regardless of what Western analysts think about Iran's international relations, Iran has secured close ties throughout the Middle East and Asia under President Raisi.
Op-eds
Israel’s Catch-22 in Rafah
Israel does not want to run the Gaza Strip, and yet that may allow Hamas to regroup.
Op-eds
Arab leaders meet in Bahrain for summit regarding Gaza and regional development
Arab League summit convenes in Bahrain to address the Gaza conflict and regional integration. Concerns arise over Israel's isolation amid shifting alliances and diplomatic challenges.
Op-eds
Kuwait Emir visits Egypt, meets with leaders over Rafah concerns
Cairo and Kuwait City meet to discuss humanitarian crisis in Gaza and necessity of ensuring peace in region.
Op-eds
Erdogan Needs a Reset with the US but Congress Could Stand in the Way
Turkey is attempting the impossible by trying to reestablish a productive relationship with the US while declaring his unreserved support for Hamas, and Congress may be gearing up to push back. After suffering...
Op-eds
How Washington views October 7, Israel’s war on Hamas and what’s next
Support for Israel is still strong in the US. However, the concerns about what comes next are clear. How does this all play out in the next months and the next year amid a US election?
Op-eds
The Queen’s speech
Her Majesty Rania Al Abdullah misses an opportunity
Op-eds
Is Crystal Meth The Next Syrian Narco-Weapon?
Illicit narcotics reportedly fueled Hamas terrorists as they slaughtered Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. Israeli forces apparently found captagon pills stuffed inside the pockets of deceased...
Op-eds
French Court Issues International Arrest Warrant for Syria’s Assad
French judges issued an international arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad on November 15, citing his use of chemical weapons against Syrian civilians. The court also issued warrants...
Flash Briefs
Don’t know much about Middle Eastern history
The appalling ignorance of Hamas supporters
Op-eds
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf states increase aid to Gaza
The UAE is establishing a 150-bed field hospital. Five planes brought equipment for it last week.
Op-eds
How Hamas Seeks to Benefit from the Gaza War
Israel will need a broader regional strategy to defeat Hamas after the war in Gaza.
Op-eds
Gaza hospitals and Nasrallah threats challenge IDF
Israel struggled on two fronts over the weekend, trying to simultaneously pick through a densely populated Gaza while also warding off Hezbollah in northern Israel. In Gaza, the IDF paused operations during...
Op-eds
Spotlight on Syria, following fresh airstrikes
This comes amid tensions in the north and in the wake of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s speech.
Op-eds
10 Things to Know About Hamas
What is Hamas? Hamas is an Iranian-backed Palestinian terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip. Hamas’ 1988 charter states: “Hamas rejects any alternative to the full and...
Insights
Leader of Yemen’s Houthis states willingness to support ‘Palestinian people’
In a newly released speech, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement, which calls itself Ansar Allah, stated his willingness to participate in fighting Israel “to support the Palestinian...
Op-eds
Syria and China Deepen Ties as Assad Slated to Visit Beijing
Syrian President Bashar Assad will visit Beijing on Thursday, September 21, to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Damascus announced this week. The trip — Assad’s first...
Flash Briefs
Canada must continue to defend Israel against baseless United Nations attack
The request to the International Court of Justice is designed to subvert the peace process by making Israel's legal occupation unlawful