MBZ’s camaraderie with Netanyahu: Diplomatic relations opened!
Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize diplomatic and trade ties.MBZ’s daring move could upend the balance of power in the region.The deal is a sign that Sunni countries see…
Aliyev’s conflict with Pashinyan: Historical rivalry flares in the South Caucasus
+ Clashes have erupted over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. + The so-called “Ganja Gap” is a strategic passage linking Eurasian energy. + Involvement of regional powers points to far-ranging geopolitical…
Mohammed bin-Zayed’s Heat level: The chilly development of UAE’s intervention in Yemen
+ MBZ pulled UAE’s ground forces out of Yemen. + Houthis are gaining the upper hand in the West of Yemen. + UAE’s high civilian death toll is criticized by…
Thursday (April 23rd): Twitter War 2.0 Iran Edition
Houssein Salami Name? Houssein Salami Westphalian identity? Iranian Age? 60 Why is he in the news? As a general in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Salami ordered: “our [Iran’s] naval forces to…
Mustafa Al-Kadhimi’s Heat Level: A hot Prime Minister-designate nomination
+ Al-Kadhimi is nominated as the 3rd candidate for Iraq’s PM position. + Iraq's power vacuum exacerbates the ongoing economic crisis. + Al-Kadhimi represents everything protesters have fought against. Source:…
Thursday (April 2nd): Iran & others plea with the U.S.
Javad Zarif Name? Javad Zarif Westphalian identity? Iranian Age? 60 Why is he in the news? As the foreign minister of Iran, Zarif has been forced to plea with the…
Wednesday (March 18th): “Don’t Panic my countrymen” -Pakistani PM
Imran Khan Name? Imran Khan Westphalian identity? Pakistani Age? 67 Why is he in the news? The Pakistani Prime Minister has called upon his country “not to panic” as it…
Trump’s hostility towards Iran: Goodbye Nuclear Deal
+ Trump removes the only leverage the USA had over Iran and increases hostility. + Worsening of ties and unrest in the Persian Gulf + Trump unable to balance his…
Khamenei’s hostility towards Trump: Can he continue to surprise us?
Khamenei fears a military conflict with the US as hostilities rise. Trump unintendedly risks uniting Iranians behind Khamenei. Based on past behaviours, Khamenei’s moderate reaction isn’t surprising. Student News Daily…
Trump’s 12 hostile demands to Iran
After withdrawing from the Nuclear Deal Trump made the following 12 hostile demands to Iran.