Middle East & Africa
The Qatar World Cup: Footballing for soft power
Former Qatari emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of the Gulf state's current ruler, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, learnt a lesson...
Understanding the EU push against Iran
Over the last few days, the European Union took the lead in propagating unsubstantiated allegations against Iran and imposing sanctions on Tehran that will...
How Russia’s Bilateral Agreements Boosting or Boasting Relations with Africa
Russia-African diplomacy, after the collapse of the Soviet, is characterized with several bilateral agreements which are yet to be implemented. Official documents show that...
The 2022 World Cup: Qatar’s Make-or-Break Moment
The final run-up to the 2022 World Cup and the tournament's management is make-it-or-break-it time for Qatar.
Both will determine Qatar’s ultimate soft power benefit...
Changing Roles: Why Countries of Middle East May be Future’s Best-Suited Mediators?
Today’s world, with its current architecture of international relations, has entered a new phase of transformation, one that will take years. As a rule,...
Huge needs remain in Yemen as fragile peace extends beyond truce
The UN’s deputy relief chief Joyce Msuya stressed on Sunday that life-saving humanitarian assistance and protection in Yemen must be ramped up to protect the lives...
Russia – Iran Bilateral and Regional Relations after the Invasion of Iraq
The convergence between Russia and Iran started in the second half of the Gorbachev era. Gorbachev, who supported Iran and then Iraq alternately during...
Could OPEC Plus oil production cuts end the historical relations between Washington and Riyadh?
Not quite four months have passed since President Biden's controversial meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his historic visit to Saudi...
UAE’s balanced foreign policy
In recent years, the foreign policy of two Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia and UAE – has been witness to significant changes. One of...
Another West Bank intifada on the horizon
The latest escalation in the occupied West Bank carries all the hallmarks to the prelude of the second intifada that erupted in the year...