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Is this a new era in US-Russian-Chinese relations?
On the cusp of winter, a blooming international political spring is in the air. An atmosphere of optimism has prevailed over this year’s G20 summit as ... World -
Saudi PIF-Newcastle takeover about more than soft power: Riyadh, Tyneside to benefit
There’s one story dominating Tyneside right now: the takeover of English Premier League club Newcastle United by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s ... Middle East -
Lebanon’s diplomatic crisis is a self-inflicted wound
One of Lebanon’s founding myths lies in its special geographic position and the vital role Lebanon played in the formation of many of the Arab Gulf ... Middle East -
The twilight of Islamists: Middle East turns to future as failed ideology fades
The past decade confounded the expectations of those who have absorbed the civic myths of Islamism. Among them is the illusion that Islamist regimes ... Middle East -
US House’s one-sided approach to Yemen will only encourage violence, empower Iran
The House of Representatives narrowly approved two amendments on September 23 that if included in the final version of the annual defense ... Middle East -
Lebanese diaspora vote will not be enough to force change on a corrupt establishment
The Lebanese diaspora has always been the pride and joy of this enterprising nation of around six million residents, with over 14 million members of ... Middle East -
Abduction, torture, execution: Houthi sham trial shines spotlight on policy of fear
On Saturday morning, September 18, the Yemeni public woke up to shocking images of the Houthis executing nine civilians from the west coast province ... Middle East -
Celebrating Lebanon’s new cabinet is a fool’s errand until Hezbollah held to account
For over a year the Lebanese waited anxiously for their political elite to form a new cabinet, one which would theoretically implement structural ... Middle East -
Egypt’s President Sisi is moving to thaw relations with Israel, reap economic rewards
For the first time in a decade, an Israeli prime minister is visiting Egypt. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is hosting Naftali Bennett at the Red Sea ... Middle East -
US plans to normalize Syria-Lebanon relations are doomed to fail
Recent attempts to normalize relations between Bashar al-Assad and Lebanon for the alleged benefit of the Lebanese are not only doomed from the outset ... Middle East