Threats Will Not Derail GCC’s Forward March, Vows Al-zayani
Maintaining the security of the nations is basically the responsibility of citizens, secretary-general of GCC.” The GCC secretary-general also said consultations are continuing on the transformation of the council to a Gulf union, as called…
Activists Accuse Syria of Indiscriminate Barrel Bombing
At least 70 people were killed in a string of barrel bomb attacks Saturday on the Syrian city of Aleppo, according to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the opposition-run Aleppo Media Center.
US and Iran Resume ‘substantive’ Nuclear Talks in Geneva as Deadline Looms
John Kerry and Iranian foreign minister in negotiating round before 30 June deadline as April framework pact left big questions unanswered. A month out from a nuclear deal deadline, top US and Iranian diplomats gathered in…
Who Lost Iraq?
Paul Gigot: This week on “The Journal Editorial Report,” as ISIS sets its sights on Baghdad, the Obama administration shows little sign of changing course. But is blaming the Iraqis a solid strategy? And is Iran stepping in to fill the void? Plus, a now poll suggests Americans are moving to the…
Four Americans Held in Yemen by Houthi Rebels – Report
Washington Post says Americans believed to be in capital Sana’a fifth American, Sharif Mobley, is also believed to be held by rebels At least four Americans are being held in Yemen by rebels who toppled the US-backed government, the Washington Post reported late on Friday.
Crown Prince Receives Supreme Defence Council Secretary-General, Derasat Chairman
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today received His Excellency Lieutenant-General Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack in Saudi Arabia
A suicide bomber disguised as a woman blew himself up in the parking lot of a Shiite mosque during Friday prayers, killing four people in the second such attack in as many weeks claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Crown Prince Receives Supreme Defense Council Secretary-General, Derasat Chairman
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today received His Excellency Lieutenant-General Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, and…
The Future of Military Power: R2D2?
I’ve recently discussed two trends in military technology. The week before lasts’ post on the 1990s non-revolution in military affairs argued that low-tech adversaries simply make themselves scarce when faced with a technologically superior foe. Before that I discussed the impact on the…
Blundering Tony Blair Quits as Middle East Peace Envoy – Only Israel Will Miss Him
For Arabs – and for Britons who lost their loved ones in his shambolic war in Iraq – Blair’s appointment was an insult. Tony Blair’s time as Middle East envoy representing the US, Russia, the UN and the EU has finally come to an end.
