Middle Orient

Challenges of mechanized and combined arms warfare: Lessons for Ukraine from Syria and Iraq

The flurry of announced plans to increase Western military aid to Ukraine continues. The United States and some North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies have now pledged to deliver advanced infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks, and they are apparently considering advanced fighter jets, as well. If the West …

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The dilemma of public sector salary payments in Yemen

Amid international efforts to resurrect the fragile peace in Yemen, the Iran-backed Houthi militia is imposing stringent conditions for their return to the negotiating table. The group is demanding the payment of civil servant salaries and a portion of oil revenues as prerequisites for peace, but with a catch: Paying …

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Legal experts during the launch of the shadow report according to the Universal Periodic Review mechanism

The UAE provided a unique model in combating terrorism with legal penalties and rehabilitation centers for extremistsAl-Jaber’s selection to take charge of COP28 came to his environmental career and his vision to develop ADNOC in accordance with environmental standards.The Abrahamic Family House is a bridge of communication and cooperation between …

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Iran’s currency dips to all-time low, basic prices skyrocket

Recently launched government plans to restore stability to the troubled foreign exchange market proved no remedy, as ordinary Iranians continue to see their pockets shrink. At the closure of Iran’s foreign exchange market on Thursday, the country’s national currency, the rial, nosedived to a new record low. A US dollar …

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In shift away from US dollar, Iraq to allow trade with China in yuan

Some countries in the region are increasingly looking away from the dollar. The Iraqi Central Bank said on Wednesday that it will conduct trade with China in its currency, the yuan. “Financing of foreign trade with China will be organized directly using the Chinese yuan,” the bank said in a …

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Al-Monitor/Premise poll: Russia’s role seen as negative in Turkey, Yemen, Iraq

The Russian invasion of Ukraine hurt the region economically, as supply chain disruptions and food shortages topped respondents concerns in Turkey, Egypt, Yemen and Iraq WASHINGTON — One year after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s image has taken a hit in Turkey, Yemen and Iraq, according to the latest Al-Monitor …

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IEA sets up investment consortium with firms from Russia, Iran

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) administration has set up a consortium of companies, including some in Russia, Iran and Pakistan, to create an investment plan focusing on power, mining and infrastructure, the commerce minister said on Wednesday. The consortium included 14 Afghan businessmen and foreign companies who would send …

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Biden Administration Funds Anti-Netanyahu Protest Group

What none of the news reports, editorials, public letters by prominent figures or statements by officials have revealed is that the Biden administration is funding the group behind the protests. “No one is asking the organizers who finances their activities. Someone is paying tens of millions of shekels to rent …

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In Iraq, Macron seeks bigger sphere of influence for France

In less than a month, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted both Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani as Paris works to revive its influence in the region and counter China and Iran. France is increasingly flexing its diplomatic muscles in Iraq as French President …

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At least 10 Palestinians killed, dozens injured in Israel West Bank raid

Clashes are occurring regularly in the Palestinian territory as tensions further rise. At least 10 Palestinians were killed in fighting with Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Nablus on Wednesday. The particularly deadly incident could further ignite tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in the territories. The Palestinian Health …

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