Iran’s terror drone pipeline to Moscow
On October 17, Kyiv residents woke up to loud explosions. Russia had just launched a wave of drone attacks on civilian targets across Ukraine, which it carried out with Iranian-made Shahed-136 “suicide...
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The ‘forever war’ against the West
America wins a battle against al Qaeda, Israel against Islamic Jihad
Op-eds
Hamas as Tehran’s Agent
Since the late 1980s, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been plying the Hamas terrorist group with cash and weapons while also teaching it how to be self-sufficient. With hundreds of millions of dollars...
Op-eds
The Ruthless Realpolitik of the United Arab Emirates
Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed has cozied up to Bashar al-Assad, and relations with the U.S. are at an all-time low.
Op-eds
Iran ‘sham’ trial of California resident sparks allegations that world powers have abandoned him
Iranian regime 'scapegoating an innocent man' over bombing allegations, Jamshid Sharmahd's daughter says
Op-eds
Macron Looks to Revive Saudi Financing for French Military Contracts in Lebanon
After meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman in Jeddah on December 4, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the Saudis would re-engage in Lebanese affairs “to help the people of Lebanon...
Policy Briefs
Iran’s Quest for Soleimani’s Revenge Goes to Latin America
Shortly after a U.S. strike killed Iran’s most senior general, Qassem Soleimani, in Baghdad in January 2020, both Iran and its terror proxy Hezbollah swore revenge. Nearly two years later, Iran and Hezbollah...
Op-eds
Lebanon Loses a Pillar of Independent Journalism
The Daily Star’s demise is the story of Lebanon, reduced from promising country to failed state.
Op-eds
Will Turkey’s Détente with Egypt and the Gulf Extend to the Horn of Africa?
Although the extent to which the climate of détente will affect the Horn is not certain, the relative calm offers a unique opportunity for Washington to claim leadership and prevent the kind of violent rivalry that proved disastrous in Syria and Libya.
Op-eds
Beijing Eyes New Military Bases Across the Indo-Pacific
Tanzania, Cambodia, and the UAE are on China’s wish list—and now Kiribati, within striking distance of Hawaii.
Op-eds
California man imprisoned in Iran is blocked from legal counsel as health worsens, daughter says
The 66-year-old man has been detained by the Iranian government since July 2020
Op-eds
Biden Lifts Sanctions on Firms Linked to Key Assad Backer
The Treasury Department announced on Thursday it had lifted sanctions on two Dubai-based corporations under the control of Samer Foz, whom it designated in 2019 for “directly supporting the murderous...
Policy Briefs
President Biden Should Refuse to Free Iran’s Proliferation Agents
The Biden administration should condition sanctions relief on Tehran’s termination of hostage-taking. The United States’ European allies, currently negotiating alongside Washington, would be wise to demand the same.
Op-eds
An Economic Showdown Brews in the Gulf
Saudi Arabia is laying the foundations for another Gulf crisis – this time provoking its ally, the United Arab Emirates. Just weeks after patching up a years-long dispute with Qatar, the kingdom has announced...
Op-eds
Canada has a limited window to get concessions from Iran
Ottawa cannot ignore Iran's malign activity on Canadian soil while trying to achieve justice for the victims of Flight 752
Op-eds
Welcome to a Brand-New Middle East
Israel’s pacts with the UAE and Bahrain go far beyond the tenuous “cold peace” with Egypt and Jordan. They could even help end the conflict with the Palestinians.
Op-eds
The UAE-Israel Deal Spells Big Trouble For Iran
Watching Israel’s national carrier, El Al, make its maiden trip to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, including an overflight of Saudi Arabia, was itself history-making. The passenger list—a group...
Op-eds
China Buys Turkey’s Silence on Uyghur Oppression
Turkey has joined the list of majority Muslim countries that have opted for silence in dealing with the one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time.
Op-eds
Unfinished Business
How a Department of Justice forfeiture complaint may be an opening gambit against Iranian sanctions’ evasion.
Op-eds
UAE Continues to Serve as Hub for Iranian Sanctions Evasion
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions yesterday on five companies based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their role in facilitating petroleum and petrochemical sales by the clerical regime in Iran....