Saddam’s shadow casts shroud over Iraq, credited with rise of ISIL
More than 12 years after his overthrow, Saddam Hussein and his Baath party continue to wield heavy influence in Iraq. The rise of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (more…)
Kingdom’s shakeup: Salman’s lineup signals assertiveness, resolve
A major shakeup in the Saudi government on April 29 saw King Salman name his nephew, Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, as crown prince and likely successor to (more…)
Iran called likely cheater on strategic issues, potential cyber threat
Former arms control officials are raising questions about verification provisions of the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran while cyber security specialists said Iran could readily revive its past (more…)
Turkey’s new internal security law triggers rights alarms worldwide
A controversial internal security law passed by Turkey’s parliament last month has alarmed private media outlets in the country and has been denounced by the United States, the EU (more…)
Israel weighs a military response after Iran nuclear ‘framework’ deal
Following the all-out White House push for a deal – any kind of deal – that could lead to a nuclear agreement with Iran, the end result was only (more…)
White House reverses stance on Iran’s nuclear weapon capability
WASHINGTON — In his State of the Union address on Jan. 24, 2012, President Barack Obama stated: “Let there be no doubt: America is determined to prevent Iran from (more…)
Major Nile dam generating tension among Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia
In recent years proposals to build a major dam on the Nile River has generated heated tensions among the primary nations affected: Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Hamas sympathizer appointed Middle East Advisor for Obama’s NSC
The Obama Administration has named as its Middle East Advisor to the National Security Council a man fired by the first Obama presidential campaign for meeting with Hamas which (more…)
Pollard appeal based on declassified ‘Weinberger Declaration’
The life sentence given to former U.S. Navy analyst Jonathan Pollard on charges of spying for Israel has rested substantially on a classified 49-page memo by then Defense Secretary (more…)