Marrakech Airshow showcases building blocks of Israel-Morocco defense ties - analysis
With so much at stake today in regional shifts from the Horn of Africa to the Sahel, Morocco-Israel ties likely matter now more than ever. The recent Marrakech Airshow was a symbol of these ties.
Iran tensions, Syria talks put Iraqi Kurdistan at the center of Middle Eastern diplomacy - analysis
The Kurdistan Region is involved in a variety of discussions, in part due to its geographic position. It sits at the crossroads of major regional policies.
Riyadh's dilemma: Can Saudi Arabia stop Houthi attacks without triggering a wider war? - analysis
Saudi Arabia faces mounting pressure to respond to Houthi attacks, as analysts urge Riyadh to work with Israel, the UAE, and the US to counter the threat.
Iran fortifies nuclear sites, rebuilds missile arsenal as it prepares for the next war - analysis
The emerging picture is of an Iran continuing its efforts to rebuild its missile and drone programs despite the damage inflicted by previous US and Israeli strikes.
Peace in the Middle East? Kurdish PKK leader discusses regional ‘third world war’
Kamal Chomani, with The Amargi news outlet, spent ten days in caves waiting to interview the PKK chief in an exclusive interview about the region, Kurds, Turkey, and the world today.
Iraq targets lingering ISIS pockets with airstrikes, operations in security vacuum after US pullout
"F-16 aircraft carried out two airstrikes targeting a hideout belonging to remnants of Daesh elements in the Nareen area, resulting in its complete destruction."
Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? - analysis
This potentially important development comes as Pakistan and Turkey may also be deploying forces to Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s defenses against the Houthis.
Tensions flare in Syria's Hasaka as Arab protesters target Kurdish symbols
The US is urging all sides to refrain from violence and resolve their differences through dialogue. The State Department made the comments in response to questions from Rudaw.
One year after Trump's ceasefire, the next challenge in Gaza is still unclear - analysis
The Board of Peace has tried to do some work on the sidelines to see what might happen after Israel’s elections. In general, the theory is that Israel won’t do anything on Gaza until afterward.
How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis
Similar to how Iran targeted US bases in the region, Iran’s allies in Yemen are seeking to disrupt civilian life in Saudi Arabia by getting airports closed and flights canceled.
