Arab Spring: The Second Coming?
The current instability in Algeria, Sudan and Libya has led to some excited western media coverage heralding a second chapter of the Arab Spring.
The Iranian Mullahs are Nervous
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif’s appearance over the weekend on CBS’ Face the Nation showed him trying to convince someone
Islamic State Leader Makes First Video in 5 Years
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi has made his first video appearance in five years, following the release of a 40-second message to his supporters.
The Persecution of Palestinians No One Mentions
Saudi Arabia appears to have joined the list of Arab countries that mistreat Palestinians.
Riding the Tides: Jordan Sits at a Crossroads of Middle Eastern Dilemnas
Jordan watched the recent election results in Israel with some apprehension.
Report: IAF Used New Supersonic Missile to Beat S-300 Russian Anti-Aircraft System in Attack in Syria
It was reported that the IAF used a supersonic air-to-surface missile launched from 150 kilometers away to beat the advanced Russian anti-missile system.
Russia and Turkey Are Now Deeply Entwined on Trade and Defense
On April 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met in Moscow.
Belarusian, N. Korea Missile Engineers Among Casualties in IAF Strike on Syria
According to Western intelligence services, Israel’s airstrike on the Scientific Studies and Research Center in the Syrian town of Masyaf, Saturday, may have killed more than just Iranian and Syrian military officers.
Jordan’s Crucible
Publicly, local media hails King Abdullah’s “steadfastness” on supporting Jerusalem, where Jordan is the custodian of the Muslim and Christian holy sites.
Iran Wants America Out of Iraq – Will it Succeed?
In the Middle East, Iran is in a regional struggle with the United States, which it believes is becoming increasingly isolated in international affairs.