Houthis' Palestine conference seen as attention-hijacking stunt

Politics 2024-04-13

Houthis' Palestine conference seen as attention-hijacking stunt

The Sanaa gathering was designed to boost the Houthis' image, which has been tarnished by their attacks and their failures of governance.

Iran, Russia, China orchestrate Suez disruption

Politics 2024-04-02

Iran, Russia, China orchestrate Suez disruption

The Red Sea crisis is a symptom of a larger disruption that is being orchestrated by major geopolitical actors for their own purposes.

'Axis' meetings in Beirut undermine Lebanon's sovereignty, security

Politics 2024-03-30

'Axis' meetings in Beirut undermine Lebanon's sovereignty, security

By meeting in Beirut and issuing threats to the region, the so-called 'axis of resistance' is endangering Lebanon while protecting Iran.

Iran-Hizbullah distancing act is a face-saving sham, experts say

Politics 2024-03-23

Iran-Hizbullah distancing act is a face-saving sham, experts say

By claiming it is 'acting alone' in its fight with Israel, Hizbullah is giving cover to Iran while continuing to act with Iran as it has always done.

US blacklists vessel shipping Iranian commodities for Houthis, IRGC

Politics 2024-03-19

US blacklists vessel shipping Iranian commodities for Houthis, IRGC

Lady Sofia engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer with a sanctioned vessel that deceptively obscured its transfer of commodities via 'spoofing.'

Russian state media boost Houthis as Kremlin benefits from Red Sea chaos

Politics 2024-03-18

Russian state media boost Houthis as Kremlin benefits from Red Sea chaos

Russian media report on Houthis' purported possession of hypersonic missile raises questions about the Kremlin's underlying motivations.

Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

Politics 2024-02-18

Russian-Egyptian nuclear cooperation will have toxic fallout, experts warn

By cooperating with Russia on nuclear projects, Egypt finds itself aligning with a pariah state that recent history shows has little interest in 'partner' nations' economic prosperity.

Gaza truce breaks down as mediation efforts continue

Politics 2023-12-01

Gaza truce breaks down as mediation efforts continue

Talks between mediators are continuing despite the resumption of fighting, with international concern focused on protecting civilians.

Many in Gaza were wary of Hamas before current war, surveys reveal

Politics 2023-11-28

Many in Gaza were wary of Hamas before current war, surveys reveal

Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza strip since winning elections in 2006, was seen as 'corrupt' and 'authoritarian' by many respondents, poll finds.

Iranian regime's inaction in face of Palestinian plight angers regional proxies, civilians

Politics 2023-11-21

Iranian regime's inaction in face of Palestinian plight angers regional proxies, civilians

Though it has touted pro-Palestinian propaganda for years, Tehran has failed to take action amid the Israel-Hamas war, disappointing many of its proxies and supporters.