Read expert opinions and analysis on politics, global affairs and current issues shaping the Middle East and beyond.
USA_Afghanistan
Opinion

Afghanistan, with the US withdrawal twenty years of promises turn into illusions

After the news of the American decision to withdraw troops by 11 September, what will happen in Afghanistan? This is the question that the Afghans

Ramadan
Opinion

How Muslims are inaugurating Ramadan amid vaccination campaigns and restrictions

The Muslim world is receiving Ramadan with common prayers and other events marked by social distancing measures. This is the holy month for Muslims, in

Vladimir_Zelensky
Opinion

Erdogan provokes Russia with Ukraine, increasing the risks of a civil war

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky visited Turkey on Saturday on the occasion of the 9th meeting of the Turkey-Ukraine High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, Turkish media reported.

Mario_Draghi_Erdogan
Opinion

Italian Prime Minister: “Erdogan is a dictator!” New diplomatic crisis between Rome and Ankara

“You have to be frank with the dictators, but cooperate”. Mario Draghi’s words about President Erdogan open a diplomatic confrontation with Turkey. Late yesterday afternoon,

The_World_Bank
Opinion

Why Nations Have To Stop Seeking International Funding For Survival

The World Bank and United Nations have been working round the clock to support war torn regions. It has bled repeatedly from its nose to

Mario_Draghi
Opinion

Greece and Italy run to Libya to protect their geopolitical interests

On Tuesday, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriacos Mitsotakis arrived in Tripoli to meet with Libya’s new unified executive. On Monday,

Egypt_Pharaohs
Opinion

The last parade of the Pharaohs made the Egyptians proud of their country

Twenty-two mummies, 18 kings and 4 queens, were transported from the iconic Egyptian Museum, where most have resided continuously for over a century, to the

Turkey_Russia
Opinion

Turkey’s plan to go ahead with Kanal Istanbul can cause friction with Russia

On Friday, in an unprecedented move, 126 former Turkish diplomat released a joint statement warning Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government against Kanal Istanbul project. Backing the

Somalia_USA
Opinion

Somali demonstrators in the US call on the International Community to defend democracy in their country

Dozens of Somali activists demonstrated in front of their country’s embassy in Washington, calling on the new Joe Biden administration to intervene to defend democracy

ISIS_Syria_Iraq
Opinion

Global coalition forces extends support to Iraq and Syria to fight off ISIS militants

In a move to support Iraqi and Syrian government’s fight against ISIS forces, the global coalition, including US and major world powers, has planned to