Qatar ‘rebrands’ Syrian armed groups in fear of Arab normalization: Report

Qatar recently doubled down on its position not to normalize relations with the Syrian government

Washington moves to revive Islamist militia in northern Syria: Report

The US hopes that the presence of Liwa Thuwwar al-Raqqah on the Syrian-Turkish border could help appease Turkiye and possibly prevent a ground offensive against the Kurds

Reconciliation: Turkey has not made any serious offer to Syria

While Damascus is open to negotiations with Ankara, it is wary of being used as a Turkish pre-election political ploy.

The role of UK intelligence services in the abduction, murder of James Foley 

An investigation into British and American collusion with the terror groups that kidnapped and murdered western hostages in Syria.

Revisiting the fall of Mosul: Who was to blame?

Mosul's surrender to ISIS has commonly been attributed to corruption and sectarianism by Baghdad, yet further investigation reveals the role of neighboring Turkey in the city’s fall.

Osama Hamdan of Hamas: The Palestinian Authority has no future as Israel’s ‘security men’

In an exclusive interview, senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan says of West Asian turmoil: "If there is going to be a decent future for the region, not just for the Palestinians, we have to get rid of Israel."

If the Taliban plays smart, Afghanistan can transform West Asia’s Silk Road story

Once the 'proud pearl' of the ancient Silk Road, Afghanistan is today in tatters. But if the Taliban plays smart, the Asian Silk Road can utterly transform the war-torn country's fortunes.

Tension with Riyadh and tea in Tel Aviv – what is MbZ’s real goal in the region?

Who is MbZ, why is he punching above his weight, and what are his global aspirations? We take a deep dive into the calculations of this enigmatic Gulf emir.

Russian air force destroys HTS drone factory in Syria’s Idlib: Report

The extremist armed group in control of large chunks of northwest Syria was reportedly planning to attack areas under the control of Damascus

From democrat to dictator to diplomat: Western media’s shifting narratives on Erdogan

Over 20 years of Erdogan's rule, the western media narrative has shifted from calling him a 'reformer' to labelling him a 'dictator.' Now, with the Turkish president's unexpected electoral comeback, western media's tone has softened yet again. 

‘Kingmaker’ Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkish runoff vote

The endorsement comes as Turkish leaders across the political spectrum renew threats to deport Syrian refugees

Israel offers to mediate between Sudan’s warring generals

Israeli officials fear an agreement to normalize relations with the East African nation will collapse if fighting continues

Two US soldiers injured in airdrop operation in northern Syria

The operation targeted a former ISIS leader who had joined the ranks of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army

Russia asks Iraq to reopen air corridor to Syria

Iran's use of Iraqi air space early in the Syria conflict proved crucial in defending the country from Al-Qaeda militants

Judaizing Jerusalem: Israel’s ‘demographic’ plan to ethnically cleanse the Holy City

The most right-wing government in Israel’s history is committed to advancing the Judaization of Jerusalem, including demolishing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and diminishing the Arab demographic in Al-Quds.

Assad receives UAE FM in wake of devastating quake

Syrian President Assad and UAE Foreign Minister Bin Zayed discussed earthquake disaster relief as relations between the two countries continue to improve after years of hostility

Why was British ISIS member ‘Jihadi George’ tried in a US court?

The decision to try one of the so-called “Beatles” ISIS members in the US was to conceal his previous links to British intelligence and his role in their regime-change efforts in Syria.

To ‘defeat’ terrorism, Pakistan must counter its entrenched ideology

Part of the solution to Pakistan’s decades-long struggle against terrorism is to confront the embedded mindset behind it.

The Huseynyun: Iran’s challenge in forming a ‘Hezbollah of the Caucasus’

Azerbaijan’s Huseynyun is the least known of all Shia resistance factions backed by Iran, but its profile is growing.

‘Regime change’ in Hamas and a return to Syria

The removal of Khaled Meshaal from power was necessary for normalization with Damascus to occur

For 18 months, as ISIS advanced, the US did nothing to stop them

Collusion with terror: For 18 months, until the Russian Air Force entered Syrian skies, the US did absolutely nothing to stop ISIS from taking over swathes of Syria and Iraq

Russian jets pound HTS positions near Idlib city

Russian Sukhois light up multiple targets belonging to Al-Qaeda affiliated groups in northwestern Syria

Hamas return ticket to Damascus won’t come cheap

The Palestinian resistance movement’s complicated relationship with Syria is headed for a reset, but it won’t be on their terms.

Syrian refugees in Turkey: From opportunity to Achilles heel

Even though Turkey's massive refugee problem is a direct consequences of the AKP's Syria policy, both the government and the opposition try to avoid its solution: ending the war in Syria.

Yemen’s Hadi has no ‘power’ to bestow on the new presidential council

The exiled Yemeni president will transfer his presidential powers to the new council, with the Saudis pulling all the strings. 

Hamas: despite spoilers, Resistance Axis direction solidifies

Hamas has decided to upgrade its relations with the Resistance Axis to a "strategic relationship," but Meshaal and the Salafist current remain spoilers

The twists and turns of Erdogan’s foreign policy

A deeply NATO-entrenched Turkey is heading east, but not in the way you think. Erdogan's 'Asia Anew' strategy is all about Turkic primacy, and will likely be at odds with Chinese and Russian-driven integration plans

Will the US re-ignite a ‘Syrian revolution’ to punish Russia in Ukraine?

The US and its allies have already set the scene for Revolution 2.0 in Syria. The question is whether their plan is to extract concessions from Russia over Ukraine, or to go full out and risk a West Asia-wide conflagration.

Why does Turkey have 38 illegal bases in northern Iraq?

The illegal Turkish military presence in Iraq is a blatant violation of that country's territorial integrity. While Ankara claims it is a national security priority, it actually uses this military cover to influence and manage Iraqi and regional affairs.

A silent Turkish-Russian standoff in Kazakhstan

Turkey's dream of a common army for Turkic countries may have been dashed by the quick Russian-led CSTO operation to subdue violent unrest in Kazakhstan early this year.