Evidence is mounting that the Obama White House cannot be trusted to preserve the interests of Gulf States or their Arab allies. Were an Arab country perceived to be hostile to the United States or the international community, it would be attacked without hesitation.
This weekend will be the 100th anniversary of what most historians consider the twentieth century’s first genocide. Turkey objects to the use of the term ‘genocide’ in the case of the disappearance and killing of over one million Armenians in 1915 and the issue continues to remai
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has requested an additional 14 days to form a government. The request, granted by the country’s president, underscores the difficulty of cobbling together a majority via a coalition of small right-wing parties.
In the aftermath of the Houthi’s attempted takeover of Yemen, which was widely seen as being Iran-backed, Arab countries have banded together to counter what they see as Tehran’s covert and overt influence in the region.
Fifty years ago, the eminent British journalist and author Patrick Seale published a landmark book, The Struggle for Syria, in which he examines the tumultuous post-independence period (after 1946).
[Wolf Blitzer] Joining us, the Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Adel Al-Jubeir. Mr. Ambassador, thank’s very much for joining us. Your air campaign – is it making much of a difference so far or is it too early?
Middle East Policy Council executive director Dr. Thomas R. Mattair recently participated in a discussion, hosted by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, on the Iran nuclear framework agreement recently reached by Tehran and the P5+1 (the United States, France, China, Russia, the U.K.
The announcement that the Arab league intends to form a unified military force has produced a swift reaction from regional observers, who, for the most part, have welcomed the initiative.
Obama's Flirtation with Iran Raises Suspicions
Evidence is mounting that the Obama White House cannot be trusted to preserve the interests of Gulf States or their Arab allies. Were an Arab country perceived to be hostile to the United States or the international community, it would be attacked without hesitation.
Turkey Grapples with Its Past
This weekend will be the 100th anniversary of what most historians consider the twentieth century’s first genocide. Turkey objects to the use of the term ‘genocide’ in the case of the disappearance and killing of over one million Armenians in 1915 and the issue continues to remai
The Grave Danger of Derailing the Iran Deal — An Interview with Chas Freeman
Netanyahu Struggles to Build a Coalition
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has requested an additional 14 days to form a government. The request, granted by the country’s president, underscores the difficulty of cobbling together a majority via a coalition of small right-wing parties.
Arab Countries Want Iran Deal Tied to Good Behavior
In the aftermath of the Houthi’s attempted takeover of Yemen, which was widely seen as being Iran-backed, Arab countries have banded together to counter what they see as Tehran’s covert and overt influence in the region.
Still Struggling for Syria
Fifty years ago, the eminent British journalist and author Patrick Seale published a landmark book, The Struggle for Syria, in which he examines the tumultuous post-independence period (after 1946).
Saudi Ambassador Adel Al-Jubeir on Yemen Intervention and Iran Nuclear Deal
[Wolf Blitzer] Joining us, the Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Adel Al-Jubeir. Mr. Ambassador, thank’s very much for joining us. Your air campaign – is it making much of a difference so far or is it too early?
Palestine Joins the International Criminal Court
Palestine became the 123rd member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) On April 1, 2015.
Iran Nuclear Framework Agreement
Middle East Policy Council executive director Dr. Thomas R. Mattair recently participated in a discussion, hosted by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, on the Iran nuclear framework agreement recently reached by Tehran and the P5+1 (the United States, France, China, Russia, the U.K.
Arab Joint Military Force Raises Hopes and Questions
The announcement that the Arab league intends to form a unified military force has produced a swift reaction from regional observers, who, for the most part, have welcomed the initiative.