Saudi Arabia's military intervention in Yemen has many observers expressing concern that, given the complexity of the situation and the various alliances in the country, an already difficult environment could become more unstable.
The elections in Israel have ensured that Benjamin Netanyahu will remain as Prime Minister of Israel and that the government he heads will pursue substantively the same policies as those of its predecessor. Settlements will be expanded. The lives of Jerusalem Arabs will be embittered a
Al Jazeera recently interviewed Middle East Policy Council executive director Dr. Thomas R. Mattair on the Saudi intervention in Yemen and whether it will have an impact on P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran. The interview, conducted in Arabic, begins at 32:20 in the video below.
Following the unexpected turnaround in the Likud Party’s electoral fortunes and what looks like yet another term for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, many have wondered whether much will change in Israeli politics and in the region.
In an effort to lure much-needed foreign investment in the country, the Egyptian government held an international economic conference last week in Sharm el-Sheikh.
For many years, I've appealed to the Arab World, in particular Gulf leaderships, to rescue both Iraq and Yemen from falling into Iranian hands. Today, like Syria and Lebanon, those once proud Arab heartlands are virtually under the control of Iran's Supreme Leader. That's no exaggeration.
Days after Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s addressed the U.S. Congress, observers and commentators from the region continue to take stock of the fall-out from his speech. Unsurprisingly, many of those who already viewed Mr.
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s recent speech before the U.S. Congress had been a point of controversy in the U.S. and Middle East. Before the address, the White House had characterized the planned speech as potentially destructive for the U.S.-Israeli relationship. The U.S.
Last week, in a gathering at the White House aimed at tackling violent extremism, U.S. President Barack Obama tried to put forward a more nuanced and historically grounded understanding of violent extremism and its sources.
On Saturday, the Turkish President, Recip Tayyip Erdogan, is scheduled to begin a four-day visit to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with King Salman, who recently acceded to the throne following the passing of King Abdullah.
Is Saudi Intervention in Yemen a Turning Point?
Saudi Arabia's military intervention in Yemen has many observers expressing concern that, given the complexity of the situation and the various alliances in the country, an already difficult environment could become more unstable.
Netanyahu's Victory and Israel's Future
The elections in Israel have ensured that Benjamin Netanyahu will remain as Prime Minister of Israel and that the government he heads will pursue substantively the same policies as those of its predecessor. Settlements will be expanded. The lives of Jerusalem Arabs will be embittered a
Thomas Mattair on Saudi Intervention in Yemen
Al Jazeera recently interviewed Middle East Policy Council executive director Dr. Thomas R. Mattair on the Saudi intervention in Yemen and whether it will have an impact on P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran. The interview, conducted in Arabic, begins at 32:20 in the video below.
Four More Years of Bibi: What Happens Now?
Following the unexpected turnaround in the Likud Party’s electoral fortunes and what looks like yet another term for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, many have wondered whether much will change in Israeli politics and in the region.
Is Egypt Ready for an Economic Reboot?
In an effort to lure much-needed foreign investment in the country, the Egyptian government held an international economic conference last week in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Arab Paralysis Oils Iran's Regional Domination
For many years, I've appealed to the Arab World, in particular Gulf leaderships, to rescue both Iraq and Yemen from falling into Iranian hands. Today, like Syria and Lebanon, those once proud Arab heartlands are virtually under the control of Iran's Supreme Leader. That's no exaggeration.
Netanyahu Speech Reactions
Days after Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s addressed the U.S. Congress, observers and commentators from the region continue to take stock of the fall-out from his speech. Unsurprisingly, many of those who already viewed Mr.
Regional Predictions for Netanyahu's Speech Fallout
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s recent speech before the U.S. Congress had been a point of controversy in the U.S. and Middle East. Before the address, the White House had characterized the planned speech as potentially destructive for the U.S.-Israeli relationship. The U.S.
Obama's Speech Fails to Inspire Confidence in the Region
Last week, in a gathering at the White House aimed at tackling violent extremism, U.S. President Barack Obama tried to put forward a more nuanced and historically grounded understanding of violent extremism and its sources.
Erdogan Doesn’t Deserve a Saudi Red Carpet
On Saturday, the Turkish President, Recip Tayyip Erdogan, is scheduled to begin a four-day visit to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with King Salman, who recently acceded to the throne following the passing of King Abdullah.