The Virtues of U.S. Engagement
Iran, America’s negotiating partner in its nuclear program, is linked to every human rights crisis raging in the Middle East today. A quick tour of the region reveals the sheer scale of the challenges facing the Obama Administration.
In the Face of Islamic State Successes, Al-qaida Adapts, Grows Stronger
When al-Qaida overran the Yemeni port city of Mukalla last month, the group’s commanders immediately struck a deal to share power with the area’s tribesmen. No jihadi banners were raised. Al-Qaida even issued a statement denying rumors that it had banned music at parties or men wearing shorts.
Expatriates With Hezbollah Links to Be Thrown Out
The Interior Ministry has said it has the right to revoke the visa of any expatriate and deport him without giving a reason. The ministry made it clear that it intends to cancel the visas of expatriates seen affiliated with the Hezbollah terror group.
Sunni Arab Leaders Warn Iran’s Growing Influence Is Fueling Extremism
Sunni Arab leaders are warning the United States that Iran’s role in arming and funding Shiite allies in the Middle East is fueling support for extremist groups like Islamic State and al Qaeda by those who fear Tehran is gaining power in the region.
Obama Is Again Driving a Wedge Between Allies
In a taped message to the Washington Institute for Near East policy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued Friday for a better deal with Iran: “Countries around the world must have the courage and the resolve to hold out for a better deal, one that will actually do the job of blocking…
Investcrop Support for Financial Services Commended
Chairman of Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT), Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Fadhala, received President Mohammed Al-Shroogi of Investcorp’s Gulf Business.
Derasat Discusses Cooperation With Russian Counterpart
Chairman of Bahrain Center for Strategic and International Studies and Energy “Derasat”, Khalid Ibrahim Al-Fadhalah, discussed with Russian Ambassador to Bahrain, Vagif Garaev, ways to boost cooperation, mainly in strategic studies and energy related to the Gulf and the Middle East.
Analysis | the Consolidation of a New Arab Political Order – Harb
While the Saudi-led Operation Decisive Storm against the Yemeni Houthis and their allies continues and its long-term results are so far unknown, it is not pre-mature to project that a new Arab political order is being consolidated. Its elements include a firm and sustainable commitment to…
With Saudi Arabia Faltering in Yemen, Power in the Region Has Begun to Swing East
Saudi Arabia has announced the end to its campaign in Yemen, but nevertheless air attacks against Ansar Allah and former President Saleh-allied components of the Yemeni army still continue — albeit on a lesser scale. A Saudi newspaper (without any trace of irony) has…
Bahrain Sentences Man to Death for Killing Policeman: Agency
The BNA news agency quoted the Bahraini public prosecutor’s office as saying the High Criminal Court also sentenced 11 other suspects, most of them in absentia, in the same case to terms ranging from 10 years to life in jail and ordered them stripped of their citizenship.
