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Rami Rayess
Rami Rayess

Rami Rayess is a Lebanese writer and journalist. He is also a University Instructor and translator. He holds a Masters degree in political science from the American University of Beirut. He writes regularly to several newspapers and websites in both Arabic and English. He has recently published a book, “Readings in Crises of Lebanon and the Region.”

Israel’s pussyfooting brings little to Russia-Ukraine mediation

The expectation that Israel could be a potential interlocutor between Russia and Ukraine is a mere illusion. Not only does this fierce bloody military conflict trespasses Israel’s capacity to deal...

 Ukraine crisis shows Europe no longer feels inferior to US military hegemony

Europe did not need Vladimir Putin’s unexpected war on Ukraine to realize its dependence on the United States in its security matters.It reminds me of the Balkans War in the 1990s. Through NATA’s...

 Erdogan’s in a fix as he finally must pick a side in the East-West divide

Erdogan is in deep trouble. According to the unfolding facts, this is less than personal speculation. Vibrant political mediation efforts played by the Turkish President before the eruption of...

 While standing up to Putin the West must leave the hypocrisy behind

Now that the war in Ukraine has become a reality, it is worthwhile to revisit the reasons that have led the world to reach again an unimaginable situation where it stands on the brink of a Third World...

 Egypt is fast becoming France’s closest MENA ally

February 13th marked the sixth commemoration of Operation Sirli, an Egyptian military campaign close to the Libyan border in the Western Desert. The famous Egypt Papers revealed that French...

 Time to put the redundant Arab League out of its misery and disband it

The Arab League is in its death throes. The announcement hasn’t happened yet, but it’s inevitable, and the startling fact from looking at its history is that it had little chance of survival from its...

 In the game of political chess Russia positions itself well against the West

In the face-off between Russia and the West over rising tensions that a potential invasion of Ukraine is imminent, the former appears more relaxed about the unfolding situation.The US has told Putin...

 Erdogan will preside over the reunification of Cyprus, whether he wants to or not

The recent news that Turkey is talking to Armenia to improve relations is indicative of the panic setting in for Recep Erdogan. He knows better than most that his national and regional clout is fast...