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Saudi Arabia in Deep Troubles
Once famous for being tax-free, Saudi Arabia has announced it is trebling its Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5% to 15% and cancelling the monthly living subsidy from next month.
Wednesday, 13 May , 2020 -
The Worth of a Girl, The Tragic Story of Somaya in Afghanistan
What does a child bride bring to a marriage — a dowry, social status, domestic labor, business connections? What is her value to two families, the one she leaves and the one she joins? And what is the cost to the girl?
Tuesday, 5 May , 2020 -
CIA Agents Reveal How Bill Clinton Stopped Them From Killing bin Laden and Preventing 9/11
Forrmer President Bill Clinton has talked openly about how he could have killed Osama bin Laden—but passed.
Sunday, 19 April , 2020 -
Did Pakistan Win the Afghanistan War?
Pakistan is jubilant over the U.S.-Taliban peace deal, but celebration may be premature.
Saturday, 4 April , 2020 -
Statistics Behind The Longest War In Afghanistan
After 18 years, America’s longest war might be coming to an end. The United States and the Taliban signed a deal in Doha on Saturday which is expected to end the conflict in Afghanistan.
Monday, 2 March , 2020 -
What Trump’s Middle East Plan Means for Palestinians
One does not need to be an expert on history to realize that the map released by President Donald Trump as a deal for peace between Israel and Palestine is identical to the Bantustans of the defunct South African apartheid system.
Sunday, 2 February , 2020 -
US Top Record in Dropping Bombs in Afghanistan, 717 Killed Since Trump Was Elected
US has dropped 7,423 bombs in Afghanistan since Trump was elected in 2016, killing 717 civilians in the first half of last year.
Wednesday, 29 January , 2020 -
Why 2019 Was Afghanistan’s Best and Worst Year Since US Invasion
While the country came closest ever to peace in its 18 years of war, this year also saw unprecedented violence.
Saturday, 28 December , 2019 -
The US Air War In Afghanistan May Never End
After 19 years of war in Afghanistan, the U.S. is working on a plan to draw down its troops. There are currently 13,000 active troops stationed in Afghanistan filling various roles for the United Nations, including positions of military advisers.
Tuesday, 3 December , 2019 -
Afghanistan Woman Breaks Ground with Kabul Recycling Plant
After decades of conflict across Afghanistan, recycling is not at the top of most people’s agendas. But now, one Kabul woman is declaring war on the Afghan capital’s trash.
Wednesday, 27 November , 2019 -
Afghanistan’s Oprah: Mozhdah on Fame, Threats and Why she Won’t Live her Life in Fear
The presenter, pop star and women’s rights activist Mozhdah Jamalzadah talks about fleeing her country, before returning and revolutionising Afghan TV
Saturday, 2 November , 2019 -
America Has Overplayed Its Hand in the Middle East, Almost Lost the Battle
If the political science definition of “power” is the ability of a state to coerce another state to change that state’s policies, then the United States is increasingly losing its ability to do so and looking weak in the process.
Monday, 29 July , 2019 -
Former US Commander Recalls Three Big Mistakes US Made in Afghanistan
War is often filled with its share of mistakes, some are the result of changing circumstances on the ground, while others are more systemic. The US has committed more than a few during its 18 years in Afghanistan.
Sunday, 7 July , 2019 -
Saudi and Iran: How two countries could make peace and bring stability to the Middle East
Relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran have rarely been worse, regarding the attacks on the oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman – for which both sides blame each other.
Saturday, 15 June , 2019 -
17 Years, $900 billion and 3 Presidents Later, America Still in Afghanistan
Since the beginning of the war, the U.S. has spent more than $900 billion dollars in military and civilian support. This does not include the human toll of those killed and the tens of thousands wounded.
Saturday, 27 April , 2019 -
Who is Saudi Arabia’s New Ambassador to US? Hands Stained with 9/11 Blood
Saudi Arabia named Princess Reema Bint Bandar Bin Sultan its new ambassador to the United States, making her the first woman to hold the title.
Wednesday, 17 April , 2019 -
What Goals Saudi Arabia Seeks in Making Investment in Pakistan
By Saudi Arabia’s $12 billion investment in oil refinement in Pakistan, the country pursues its political plans rather than economic.
Tuesday, 16 April , 2019 -
Trump is Helping Saudi Arabia Go Nuclear. Does the Middle East Need an Arms Race?
The White House faces a hostile Congress in its dealings with Saudi Arabia, with a bipartisan majority lined up against President Trump — though not yet big enough to override a presidential veto.
Saturday, 13 April , 2019 -
Targeting Infrastructure and Livelihoods in the West Bank and Gaza
In the latest issue, Erika Weinthal and Jeannie Sowers reveal the damage to water, agriculture and energy systems caused by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.
Wednesday, 10 April , 2019 -
Don’t Count on NATO to Save Liberal Values
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), one of the central institutions of the transatlantic alliance.
Wednesday, 10 April , 2019
