How might Israel respond to Iran’s missile attacks? All options are on the table as Israel is expected to launch a retaliatory attack on strategic Iranian assets. Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2024
Is this war? The Israeli-Hezbollah conflict is hard to define — or predict Israel is bombing targets across many parts of Lebanon, striking senior militants in Beirut and apparently hiding bombs in pagers and walkie-talkies The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024
For Iran and Hezbollah, calibrating response to Israeli strikes leaves no room for error Two back-to-back strikes in Beirut and Tehran targeted high-ranking figures in Hezbollah and Hamas and have been attributed to Israel The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024
Oman mosque attack: What’s ISIL’s game plan? The attack on a Shia mosque last week was likely aimed at sowing sectarian discord in a nation that is a key mediator. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2024
Will Qatar Pull Out As Israel-Hamas Mediator? Qatar's warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages. International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024
'Bad For Business': Gulf States Scramble To Avert Wider War Gulf states are grappling with the widening Middle East conflict as hostilities between Iran and Israel threaten their security and ambitious plans to reshape their economies. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
‘Arsonist and firefighter’: Can the US restrain Israel after Iran attack? Washington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2024
Sudan Paramilitary Chief Bids For Legitimacy In Africa Tour: Analysts Sudan's paramilitary chief spent the first months of the country's war in the shadows. International Business Times · Jan 6, 2024
Climate Deal Won't Have Immediate Impact On Gulf Oil An agreement to "transition away" from fossil fuels may be a landmark moment but don't expect quick changes among the major producers of the Gulf, where the deal was hammered out. International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023
‘Very risky’: Israel faces months-long campaign against Hamas Gaza tunnels As the Israeli army expands its reach in northern Gaza, Hamas tunnels pose major challenges for its troops. Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023
Has the US push for Libya-Israel rapprochement failed? Libya’s gov’t is desperately seeking greater legitimacy in West, but there is desperation in Biden’s administration too. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023
Analysis: The war in Sudan is a problem for Egypt Egypt is keen to protect itself as Sudan’s military strongmen wage war. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023
UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition Analysts: Abu Dhabi wants more action from Washington to protect shipping lanes, seeks to diversify security relations. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023
Sudan ceasefire is 'building block' but 'third party' required for lasting peace There is reason to be optimistic that the latest ceasefire will hold in Sudan, according to Andreas Krieg, a senior lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London. He says that this time around there is a clear framework in place for the ceasefire, which comes into… France 24 · May 22, 2023
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023 Analysis: How important is Syria’s return to the Arab League? Many Arab states have accepted that Bashar al-Assad’s government has survived in Syria, and want to return to normality.
Reuters · May 3, 2023 Explainer-Sudan's conflict: Who's backing the rival commanders? Military rivals locked in a conflict that erupted in Sudan on April 15 both courted foreign backing in the years leading up to the fighting.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023 Is Israel’s far-right government jeopardising Emirati ties? Israeli escalation with Palestinians caused tension between Israel and the UAE, but core relations are intact: Analysts.
Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023 Analysis: Iran’s influence prevents Iraq’s Arab reintegration Ties between Iraq and the Gulf Arab monarchies have warmed in recent years, but Iran ultimately has more influence.
Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023 Analysis: Efforts to end Assad isolation gather speed after quake Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2022 What’s next for the UAE as Mohamed bin Zayed takes the reins? Sheikh Khalifa presided over much of the UAE’s economic, technological, and social development.
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022 Moscow rules: Why the west’s Middle East partners choose Putin over principle in Ukraine war Gulf nations have refused to condemn the invasion or back western sanctions against Russia, underscoring deepening ties with Moscow as their faith in the US fades, writes Borzou Daragahi
Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022 UAE stance on Ukraine war reflects ‘strong alliance’ with Russia UAE toes fine line as it navigates increasingly strong ties with Moscow amid US fallout over conflict, say analysts.