FOREIGN POLICY
OPINION Criticism Increases from the Russian Media against the Assad Regime
Russian media attacks on Assad could be considered as an indication of the distrust of Moscow towards the regime. But these attacks do not mean that Putin would stop supporting Assad in the near future.
OPINION Libya: Efforts towards Building an Alliance against Turkey in the Mediterranean
Turkey started a new process in the Mediterranean by its Libyan policies. As Turkey stops the Haftar’s forces attempting to capture Tripoli, it deterred the actors behind Haftar and renderred their policies futile.
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Iniquitous Anti-Turkey Alliance in Syria
Through changing their Syrian policy, the Saudi Arabia-the UAE-Egypt trio has sided against Turkey.
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Iran's Reaction to the US-Taliban Deal
A new situation is evolving for Iran as thousands of Afghan Hazara Shias are dying from safeguarding the Iranian interests in Syria, but the situation will become redundant in their homeland after the Taliban takes control of Afghanistan.
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Iraq’s Slippery Politics to Test New Prime Minister
President Saleh appointed US returned Adnan al Zurfi as prime minister after parties failed to reach consensus.
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The Tensions between the United States and Iran: A Conflict Strategy
Iran has been trying to scare the US and make it take a step back by increasing the tensions, which results in exposing the US to a common risk, such as war.
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Saudi Investment in the East: Implications for Gwadar-Chabahar Rivalry
Ali Haider SaleemArhama SiddiqaMuhammad Abbas Hassan
Notwithstanding their strong position against Iran, the US views Indian investment in Chabahar as a positive sign because it counters China.
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Idlib and Refugee Crisis
The European Union should understand their inaction has only allowed worsening the situation at hand.
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What Are the Implications of Iran’s Sharp Rebuke of India?
Zarif’s denunciation was a rare move by a member of the Iranian executive branch. It can be considered a tactical response by Tehran, which is displeased with New Delhi's growing closeness with Washington’s line against Iran.
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Beyond Tension: Consequences of Trump’s Iran Policy
Just like the August 1953 coup against Iran’s democratically elected government of Mohammad Mosadeq, January 2020 will not fade away from Iranian’s collective memory.
