Iran military threat to US bases in Gulf
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Why Iran’s New Military Warning Has Washington and Its Neighbors on Edge

A new military warning from Tehran has put Washington and several U.S. partners in the Gulf on high alert. The language is sharp, and it

Syrian Aleppo Clashes
Middle East

Shockwaves Across Borders: How Syrian Aleppo Clashes Are Reshaping Iraqi Kurdistan

The spiral of violence associated with the Syrian Aleppo clashes is reverberating way beyond Syria. In recent weeks, a new conflict has increased confusion in

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Middle East

Flight Cancelled or Rerouted? Iran Airspace Closure Disrupts Global Travel

Flight Cancelled or Rerouted issues prevailed in the international travel news due to the temporary closure of Iranian airspace because of the increase in geopolitical

U.S. Muslim Brotherhood designation
Middle East

U.S. Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon Under Counter-Terrorism Laws

America has officially listed certain Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated groups that have been operating in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as the terrorist groups based on national security

Why Did Military Power Fail in Yemen The Illusion of Control
Middle East

Why Did Military Power Fail in Yemen? The Illusion of Control

This 2017 video by Saudi scholar Dr. Madawi Al-Rasheed is a scathing indictment of the Saudi military intervention in Yemen, which, almost ten years after

France Debates Transparency as New Data Fuels Scrutiny of Islamist Networks
Middle East

France Debates Transparency as New Data Fuels Scrutiny of Islamist Networks

A recent survey published by the reputable IFOP Institute in France caused a renewed discussion of the reaction the state should have against covert Islamist

Southern Yemen Under Fire Why Saudi Airstrikes Signal Escalation, Not Security
Middle East

Southern Yemen Under Fire: Why Saudi Airstrikes Signal Escalation, Not Security

Southern Yemen has returned to be the location of a potentially dangerous escalation, with current Saudi airstrikes shifting to the battlefield action to the documented

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Vision 2030 Economic Reforms to Diversify Growth
Middle East

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Vision 2030 Economic Reforms

With Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is hastening reforms to diversify its economy to be non-oil based, increase the role of the private sector, and draw

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Middle East

Winter Fury in Gaza: Heavy Rains and Floods Claim Lives in War-Torn Strip

In Gaza, heavy rains have caused flash floods that have killed people and made the pain of civilians who have already been in a war

Eight Arab, Muslim States Reject Palestinian Displacement as Concerns Rise
Middle East

States Unite: Eight Arab, Muslim Leaders Reject Any Palestinian Displacement

On a warm evening with TV tickers buzzing and phones lighting up, one message rose above the noise: arab states reject displacement. Delivered by eight