Middle Orient

As an extension of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. officials are pressuring Iraq to reduce its links to Iran, including by restricting U.S. aid to Iraqi government forces and deliveries of U.S. currency to Iraqi banks. Iran-aligned Iraqi militias have attacked not only U.S. installations in Iraq, but also facilities in …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), serving as a major blow to the cartel’s influence in the global oil market. The timing of Abu Dhabi’s decision to exit OPEC is noteworthy considering its long-standing friction within the bloc over production …

En l’absence d’un accord avec Trump, auquel Poutine pourrait être amené à consentir si Trump promettait de réduire la pression américaine sur certains – mais pas tous – de ces pays, la Russie risque de perdre à terme la totalité de ces 15 partenaires (et peut-être même davantage). Peu après …

Three years before becoming Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu laid out a worldview in his 1993 book, A Durable Peace: Israel and Its Place Among the Nations, that would come to define both his leadership and the region around him. Rejecting the optimism of the post-Cold War peace process, he …

With much attention directed toward the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) role in the conflict launched just over two months ago by the United States and Israel, another military command has steadily increased its participation in Iran’s war effort. The Islamic Republic of Iran Army—also known as the Artesh—constitutes Iran’s …

When the United Arab Emirates announced that it would, on May 1, exit OPEC after 59 years of membership, the official language was diplomatic and measured. The UAE’s Energy Ministry said the decision followed “a comprehensive review of its production policy and capacity” and reflected the country’s “national interest.” Energy …

Le plus grand danger vient d’Israël. Se sentant abandonné, Netanyahu pourrait recourir à des manoeuvres sécuritaires de grande ampleur pour entraîner Washington dans un choc militaire direct. Analyse stratégique et géopolitique du vendredi 1er mai 2026 au soir Le bras de fer politique à Washington a pris fin, et le …

The pursuit of biblical mirages and tactical deals with conscience are leading Israel to total international isolation, economic strangulation, and a real threat to its existence. The pursuit of biblical mirages and tactical deals with conscience are leading Israel to total international isolation, economic strangulation, and a real threat to …

The Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood’s political arm, the Islamic Action Front, is trying out a new name. Jordan’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ordered the party to change its name under the provisions of the 2022 political parties law, which prohibits party names with religious connotations. On April 26, the party’s Shura …

Si un porte-avions US est mis hors de combat, ce sera une catastrophe militaire & géopolitique sans précédent pour l’empire en pleine désintégration. Le souffle d’un grand danger se fait sentir. Depuis quelques heures, par un vent rugissant de sud-ouest (avec des rafales dépassant les 80 km/h), je contemple par …