Iran’s carrot-and-stick strategy toward the Taliban

Iran’s stance on the Taliban involves strategically aligning its West Asian and Eurasian policies, employing key leverage, and positioning itself as a key regional player in shaping Afghanistan's future, without undermining its own water and security concerns. 

Syria’s Arab League return proof that when US shadow shrinks, peace spreads: China

China hailed Syria's official return to the Arab League and blasted the west for instigating violent regime change in sovereign nations

Imran Khan’s arrest and Pakistan’s struggle for stability

The brief arrest of the former PM has again unleashed political turmoil in Pakistan, amid speculation that powerful military opponents may have orchestrated the unrest for their own interests.

MbS hosts senior White House official to ‘review’ Yemen peace process

Yemeni officials have warned that Washington is scrambling to obstruct the Omani-mediated peace process

‘Respecting Syrian sovereignty paves way for stability’: Iraq

The US and Turkish armies still occupy significant portions of Syria illegally, and armed groups still pose a threat to stability

US ‘obstructing peace efforts’ in Yemen: Ansarallah

The accusation comes as Ansarallah-Saudi peace talks have been viewed as positive by both sides, and have resulted in the exchange of 900 prisoners

Echoes of Taif: Syria and Saudi Arabia reconcile

Syria-Saudi relations leap forward with joint statements, bilateral meetings, and, for the first time in 12 years, a shared vision for resolving the crisis in Syria.

Bahraini crown prince meets with US Fifth Fleet commander

The meeting comes as Bahrain and other Gulf states seek to improve ties with Washington's rivals in Tehran

KSA readies draft peace deal to end Yemen war: Report

Yemeni sources also expect an official Saudi announcement of the end of the war and the cessation of its intervention in Yemen

Opportunities for regional peace coming: Iraqi ambassador to Oman

The meeting between Iraqi, Syria, Saudi and Iranian ambassadors in Oman is a further sign of regional reconciliation

From hostility to normalization: The ebbs and flows of Sudan-Israel relations

Sudan's relations with Israel have vacillated between periods of hostility and outreach. Today, Khartoum's leaders view these ties as a means to gain international legitimacy, while Tel Aviv aims to eliminate Khartoum as a haven for pro-Iran and Palestinian resistance factions.

US and Saudi policies diverge over Yemen

Riyadh wants to exit its Yemen quagmire and is willing to end the siege on Ansarallah-controlled areas. Washington will have none of that, and is sabotaging a Saudi-Yemeni peace deal.

Iran and Saudi Arabia resume relations after years of conflict

The breakthrough in mutual relations between the leading Islamic nations comes after decades of rivalry and conflict

Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?

In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.

Pakistan threatens Taliban over failure to curb border instability

Tehrik-e-Taliban presence in Afghanistan under the wing of the IEA contributed additional tensions to the unstable relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Woman, Life, Freedom…and NATO

A superpower in decline still retains a vast appetite for irregular, proxy warfare to slow down the imminent multipolar order. Iran, Russia, China are its big targets and all tools will be employed.

Abandoning Afghanistan is dangerous for its neighbors

Despite the Taliban's many shortcomings, only a unified, multilateral approach to negotiating with and recognizing the Islamic Emirate will safeguard the borders of neighboring states.

Chinese leader urges GCC nations to adopt yuan, Shanghai exchange for oil and gas trade

Xi Jinping called China and Gulf nations 'natural partners' and urged regional leaders to be partners in promoting unity, development, and security

Xi Jinping’s Visit to Saudi Arabia and the overthrow of Atlanticism

The historic China-Arab Summit currently underway in Riyadh symbolizes the emerging Eurasianism in the Persian Gulf.

Iraq dismisses border guards commander to quell tensions with Iran and Turkey

Baghdad will form a joint committee with the leadership from the semi-autonomous Kurdish region to coordinate with Iran and Turkey an end to recent border tensions

Saudi Arabia and China to boost energy cooperation

The decision to bolster energy cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing has been seen by experts as a slight to Washington

Israel is the primary root of regional instability: Lebanese FM

The Lebanese foreign minister stated that Lebanon has suffered for years due to Israeli incursions and acts of aggression on a weekly basis

‘Tyranny of our time is represented by America and Israel’: Ansarallah Leader

Al- Houthi stressed that "In light of the existing truce, we must not imagine that the war is over."

Israel and Turkey announce full normalization of ties

Turkey has claimed that it will not abandon the Palestinian cause despite its rapprochement with Tel Aviv

Peace with Syria: The final piece in Turkey’s foreign policy puzzle

Ankara has managed to reset relations with several neighbors, yet normalization with Damascus has remained the most elusive, until recently. Why now? And what will it take?

Iran and Saudi Arabia ready to continue bilateral talks

Following years of tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the two have held five round of talks in Baghdad in attempt to re-establish bilateral relations

Syria and UAE officials meet to discuss bilateral cooperation

Turkey and Armenia renew efforts to end decades of friction

This is the first time in over ten years that the foreign ministers of both countries have held face-to-face talks

Turkey hosts mediation talks between Russia and Ukraine

While Turkey has opposed sanctions on Russia and maintains close relations with Moscow, it has supported Kiev with drones both recently and in the past despite its role as mediator

Iranian president offers to ‘help restore peace’ between Russia, Ukraine

Ebrahim Raisi has also offered to help mediate talks between the two Slavic nations