Group warns Obama that Morsi’s ouster signals Egypt’s instability
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has been urged not to renew U.S. military aid to Egypt. A leading foreign policy group warned that Egypt was becoming unstable and could (more…)
Saudis strengthen military, security cooperation with Pakistan
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to improve military cooperation. Officials said the two Muslim allies were reviewing plans to expand military cooperation. They said Islamabad (more…)
Report: Israel, Arab states developing common cause vs Iran, Al Qaida
WASHINGTON — Israel and Arab states have been quietly examining options to cooperate against Iran and its proxies, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted (more…)
Jerusalem, Moscow cooperating on Olympics security
TEL AVIV — Israel and Russia have agreed to enhance counter-insurgency cooperation. Officials said Jerusalem and Moscow drafted plans for training and other cooperation by police and special forces. (more…)
NATO increases engagement on security in Mideast, northern Africa
LONDON — NATO has reported expanding relations with the Middle East. The Western alliance said NATO developed cooperation with a range of countries in the Middle East over the (more…)
Militias in Syria spending more time fundraising, less time fighting
NICOSIA — Syrian rebels have been spending most of their time competing for decreasing funds and weapons. Opposition sources said Sunni rebel militias have suspended most of their combat (more…)
Saudis set to roll out $3 billion in military aid via France for Lebanon
NICOSIA — Saudi Arabia has been preparing a $3 billion military assistance program to Lebanon. Lebanese sources said Saudi Arabia has been working with France to train and equip (more…)
India-Israel defense ties ‘flourishing’, but Iran ties are a concern
TEL AVIV — India and Israel underwent setbacks in their defense relationship in 2013, a report said. The Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies asserted that India and Israel were (more…)
Western intel agencies project Assad’s survival, re-establish contact
NICOSIA — Syria has reported renewed links with Western intelligence agencies. Officials said NATO and other Western intelligence agencies have resumed contact with the regime of Syrian President Bashar (more…)