Eurasia

Iranian Politics and Strategy Complicate Response to Haniyeh Killing

The July election of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian and historic fears of conflict with the U.S. military have delayed or derailed an Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel. Iranian leaders appear willing to trade a military response to the killing in Tehran of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh for an indirect seat …

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The Impact of Syrian Labor Migration on the Turkish Economy: Challenges and Alternatives

In Istanbul and other major cities, industrial projects have been particularly affected by the departure of Syrians, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed. Turkey has recently experienced the departure of hundreds of thousands of Syrians who were a significant part of the country’s workforce. This mass migration has affected various economic sectors, …

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Akhras and Otari Instead of Makhlouf: Emirati-Iranian Rivalry for Influence in Syria

An Iranian newspaper expressed surprise at the repeated assassinations of leaders within the axis of resistance in Syria, according to Syria TV. An Iranian newspaper with reformist leanings has highlighted the intensifying internal conflict and competition among the ruling economic factions in Syria, particularly those connected to the Damascus regime. …

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Strategically Important Step: US Supplies SDF with Avenger Air Defense System

This development aligns with shifts in U.S. foreign policy, particularly as the United States aims to reduce its direct military involvement in the Middle East, Damas Post writes. The training of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Avenger air defense systems by U.S. forces in northeastern Syria represents a significant …

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The Taliban’s Afghan Drug Ban Hasn’t Slowed Europe’s Heroin Trade

In April 2022, less than a year after it took power in Kabul, the Taliban announced it would prohibit the cultivation, production, trafficking, trade and consumption of all narcotics in Afghanistan. At the time, many observers were skeptical of both the group’s sincerity, due to the revenues it had long …

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Afghanistan’s Volatile Security Landscape – OpEd

The recent statement by the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissing the remarks made by Pakistan’s envoy about the potential for a 9/11-style attack originating from Afghanistan, has sparked widespread debate. The Ministry’s assertion that such a threat is more likely to originate from Pakistan rather than Afghanistan is not …

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Amérique latine : Tentatives de coups d’État et coups d’État

En juin dernier, dans le contexte des événements du 26 juin de cette année, jour où un groupe de militaires a fait irruption au siège du gouvernement situé sur la place Murillo pour renverser Luis Arce et prendre le pouvoir, la BBC a dit que la Bolivie était «le pays …

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Turkey-Iraq Relations: A New Beginning Or A False Spring? – OpEd

Iraq is the fifth richest country in the world in terms of oil resources. Almost 10 percent of global reserves are located within the borders of this country. With approximately 5 percent of global oil production, it is a pivotal player in the global energy market. Moreover, although it does …

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Why are Palestinian armed groups in Gaza resuming ‘suicide operations’ against Israel?

“The Palestinian resistance resorted to suicide operations as a response to the US and international collusion with Israel…” one analyst said. The Palestinian armed resistance groups decided to resume “suicide operations” within Israeli territories, signalling a new phase in the fighting as Israel’s genocidal war continues past its tenth month. …

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Christian Conspiracy Fantasies in the USA

One might need to issue a warning on conspiracy theories that are, as a matter of fact, rather mad fantasies and hallucination. Such conspiracy fantasies tend to link things that are not connected and imagining patterns where there are none. Such an introductory warning, for example, should focus on investigative …

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