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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 -
EU’s Mogherini Cautions Against ‘Dangerous Adventures’ in the Middle East
The European Union fully backs Iraq’s efforts to de-escalate growing tensions between the United States and Iran because conflict will have dire consequences for all sides, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Saturday.
Monday, 15 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 -
US Deployed F-22 Fighters to Qatar Amid Tensions with Iran
The United States Air Force has dispatched top-of-the-line F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time as it beefs up its forces in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
China Ready to Hit Back at U.S. with Rare Earths
China is ready to use rare earths to strike back in a trade war with the United States, Chinese newspapers warned on Wednesday in strongly worded commentaries on a move that would escalate tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Saturday, 15 June , 2019 -
Qatar Meddles in US-Iran Row Deescalation
Qatar and other countries have been talking to both Iran and the United States about de-escalation, Qatari Foreign Minister said on Sunday, urging both sides to meet and find a compromise.
Monday, 10 June , 2019 -
UN Probes Casualty Claims from US Strikes in Afghanistan
The UN’s Afghanistan mission said Monday it was probing allegations of civilian casualties resulting from US air strikes against purported drug-making facilities in western Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 14 May , 2019 -
Egypt Refuses to Accompany U.S. in Arab NATO against Iran
Egypt has pulled out of the U.S. effort to forge an “Arab NATO” with key Arab allies, according to four sources familiar with the decision, in a blow to the Trump administration’s strategy to contain Iranian power.
Saturday, 13 April , 2019 -
WP; Will the U.S. Continue to put National Interest over China’s Human Rights Violations?
The human rights crisis in Xinjiang, a region in northwestern China home to several Muslim minority groups, is being compared to Soviet atrocities in Ukraine and the horrors perpetrated by Nazi Germany.
Wednesday, 10 April , 2019 -
S.Korea Reported N.Korea’s Suspicious Movement at ICBM Plant
South Korean media revealed North Korea’s new activities at an intercontinental ballistic missiles plant, said on Thursday.
Friday, 8 March , 2019 -
After Putin’s warning, Russian TV lists nuclear targets in U.S.
Russian state television has listed U.S. military facilities that Moscow would target in the event of a nuclear strike, and said that a hypersonic missile Russia is developing would be able to hit them in less than five minutes.
Tuesday, 26 February , 2019 -
Saudi Arabia and the West’s Right Wing: A Dubious Alliance
Traditionally focused on ultra-conservative Sunni Muslim Islam, Saudi funding in the era of bin Salman has been streamlined and fine tuned to ensure that it serves his geopolitical ambitions.
Monday, 18 February , 2019 -
US-UAE Stained Hands in Torturing Yemeni Prisoners
The Daily Best disclosed the US and UAE cooperation in torturing Yemeni prisoners in Bir Ahmad prison in Aden-Yemen.
Sunday, 10 February , 2019 -
The Peace Talks, the US Pretext to Keep its Colonial Goals in Afghanistan
Through the peace talks with Taliban, US tries to reach its aims keeping military bases without considering the Afghan people interests even if it recognizes Taliban as a government.
Wednesday, 23 January , 2019 -
Khalilzad Arrives in Afghanistan to Continue Peace Talks with Taliban
US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad headed Tuesday on a trip to Afghanistan and regional powers in a fresh bid to negotiate an end to 17 years of war.
Wednesday, 9 January , 2019 -
Trump Discussed Reducing the U.S. Trade Deficit with India
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed reducing the U.S. trade deficit with India through a phone call.
Tuesday, 8 January , 2019 -
Iran Vs. US in Afghanistan Presidential Election Arena
Iran holding supports for Afghan Presidential candidates to extend it influence in the country, the US secretary of defense claimed.
Sunday, 6 January , 2019 -
US Under UN Investigation for Potential Human Rights Violations
The Trump administration is no longer cooperating with United Nations investigators tasked with keeping an eye on human rights violations.
Sunday, 6 January , 2019 -
Saudi Arabia’s Government Shake-Up: Four Key Takeaways
Saudi Arabia reshuffled its cabinet on Thursday in the first major change in government since the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in October.
Sunday, 30 December , 2018 -
US Meets Taliban to Discuss the long-lost Peace in Afghanistan
U.S. and Taliban officials were set to meet in the United Arab Emirates Monday to discuss ending the long-running war in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 18 December , 2018
