Middle East & Africa
Playing Palestinian politics: UAE-backed ex-security chief weighs his options
A controversial former security official and Abu
Dhabi-based political operator, Mohammed Dahlan, has lurked for several years
in the shadows of Palestinian politics. Now, he could...
War in Yemen: Enough is enough – what else?
The situation in Yemen has recently taken a bad turn both for Saudi
Arabia and its allies from the so-called “Arab NATO” - countries, which
formally...
What Russia Can Offer Africa
Russia is back to Africa. This is a fait accompli, a
new and significant trend of Russia’s foreign policy over the past 20 years.
Russia has...
Despite differences Gulf States able to preserve regional dynamics- Interview
Emphasizing significance of the role of regional countries in ensuring
the the Persian Gulf security, Dr. Bilgahan Alagoz says Despite all the
problems between Iran and...
Diverging Gulf responses to Kashmir and Xinjiang ripple across Asia
Recent diametrically opposed responses to repression of Muslims by
China, India and other Asian countries highlight deep differences among Gulf
states that ripple across Asia.
The different...
Israeli contrasts: Likud’s favoured soccer teams veers left as Bibi turns further right
The contrast could not be starker. As Israel plays a dangerous game of
US politics by restricting or banning
visits by controversial Democratic members of Congress...
Addressing Economic Challenges in Africa Through Deep Investments
The African
continent comprises a diverse collection of countries,
each with its own set of challenges. The governance of individual territories,
regions, and countries requires tremendous care...
The message behind the release of Iranian oil tanker
The Gibraltar court ordered the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 to be
released. The tanker was seized by the British Royal Marines about a month
ago.
This...
Business and boxing: two sides of the same coin
What do a planned US$15 billion Saudi
investment in petroleum-related Indian businesses and a controversial boxing
championship have in common?
Both reflect a world in which power...
Africa yet to unleash full potential of its nature-based tourism
Countries in Africa can do more to develop tourism in protected areas,
which would in turn create jobs in rural places, diversify and grow their
economies...