Consequences of abrogating Iran nuclear deal
James M. Dorsey | US President Donald J. Trump’s targeting of a two-year-old agreement curtailing Iran’s ability to produce nuclear weapons could not only spark...
Russia: The new master of Middle East
M K Bhadrakumar | The remark Wednesday by the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Presidential envoy for the Middle East Mikhail Bogdanov offering Moscow’s mediation for a...
Saudi Arabia fires extremist Imams from Mosques and seminaries
News Analysis | In a bid to shed the image of Saudi state harboring extremists, Minister of Saudi Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said that Saudi...
The Russian-Saudi joint energy fund will keep bilateral relations on right track
Andrew Korybko | Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak announced the measure and told Russian media that “Our focus is not just on strengthening our cooperation...
Why relations between Turkey & US are deteriorating?
James M Dorsey | Moves by the United States and Turkey that largely ban travel of their nationals between the two countries is about more...
Turkey & USA relations take another hit
Yesterday, Sunday October 8, the USA announced that it was suspending non-immigrant visa services at its diplomatic facilities in Turkey, hours later the Turkish...
Pakistan and Iran keen to promote trading ties despite tensions
News Analysis | Iran's envoy to Pakistan, Mr. Mehdi Honardoost has said that efforts are being made to strengthen bilateral trade relations with Pakistan. The ambassador...
Trump’s outrage on Iran nuclear deal faces international criticism
Trump's plan to decertify the Iranian nuclear deal is being greeted with international criticism. The European Commission says the deal is working and that all...
What did the US-led Coalition decide: Defeat Islamic State or Raqqa?
Sophie Mangal | The ancient mud brick walls circling Raqqa’s deserted old city are almost the only structure still intact. Inside, shops and homes spill...
After India & Afghanistan, Iran commits act of aggression against Pakistan
News Analysis | Iranian troops fired at least 11 mortar shells into bordering town near Panjgur district in Balochistan causing no casualty in a new...
Gulf states enhancing ties with Israel after USA fails to end Qatar crisis
 James M. Dorsey | A cornerstone of the Trump administration’s approach to Israeli-Palestinian peace, involving a restructuring of relations between erstwhile Middle Eastern foes appears...
Is Canada poised to replace the US in the settlement of the Middle East issues?
Stana Dubajic | With the current US administration visibly divided over all major international issues, coupled with the fierce fight of the American political establishment...