US Attitude Towards Israel Under TestIsraeli media reports that the US President Barack Obama told his Israeli counterpart, Reuven Rivlin, during his visit to Washington, that the US is not able to block international anti-Israel initiatives, as it used to do over the last decades. If these reports are true, it would certainly be a step in the right direction.Al-Quds12.25.20152350
Will UN Resolution on Libya Lead to Foreign Military Action?The UN Security Council endorsed Libya unity accord. After years of violence and destruction in Libya, UN votes on the agreement between rival political blocs to form a united government. Does this mean a military intervention in the country, given that ISIL expanded in Libya?Al-Ahram12.24.2015540
Obama's Seven Years of Illusions of MidEastern PeaceUS President Barack Obama came to power with a promise that his primary objective will be achieving peace in the Middle East. Now as his seventh year in office is coming to an end he declares that peace is remote. Of course, what he couldn't achieve during seven years, is impossible to expect in the next year – the last year of his presidency.Alkhaleej12.23.20151910
Is Trump More Republican Than Others?Donald Trump has been the most controversial presidential candidate in the 2016 electoral campaign after he said "We should not let Muslims enter the US." Although his excessive and shocking rhetoric on Muslims seems aggressive, this is exactly what the Republican Party supports.Yeni Yuzyil12.22.20152490
ISIL: Offspring of Diplomatic GaffesA month has gone by since the Paris terror attacks which shocked the world. Terror continues to spread around the globe. Surely this means world war? It's hard to get to grips with the world situation, to judge from the newspapers and TV alone. What are ISIL's primary motives?Toyokeizai12.19.20152700
He May Be Culprit, But He's Washington's CulpritIn the military conflict in Syria, the US's primary ally is Turkey. When it comes to keeping Europe in line, Turkey is also an extremely efficient tool for Washington. Within this American strategy, Turkey has been given a complete carte-blanche. Washington quietly looks the other way while Erdogan does his deals with ISIL.7or.am12.18.20153640
Neither Friend Nor FoeVladimir Putin has met with US Secretary of State, John Kerry, for the second time in six months. Prior to Kerry's arrival, announcement was made of support for the 'Syrian Free Army'. However, experts expect no swift progress in settling the Syrian crisis.RBC12.17.20151170
Crisis of American DreamAfter World War II 1945, the US became a global superpower taking a hegemonic place in the world system. At the end of last century, after collapse of the Soviet Union the US was left as a single superpower. Today the US is dividing from within, and there is no more unity within the “melting pot” which can lead to disastrous outcomes.Albawabh News12.17.20153580
New Ottoman Plan: Fragment MidEast Through ISILTurkish President Erdogan has a new plan to control the Middle East and its resources. Downing of Russian SU-24 in the area where the oil flows from ISIL-controlled territories into Turkey, is not accidental. Turkey shares at least one goal with the terrorists, to wipe out Kurds in order to control oil and gas reserves in the Kurdish regions.Albawabh News12.16.20152290
Russia Comes Up Roses Facing Turkish TensionRussia victoriously emerged from the conflict following the downing of SU-24 bomber. The tension was ignited by Turkey's mindless actions, which ended unsuccessful to Ankara, to the Pentagon, NATO, and of course, ISIL. Now Russia gained a new status, destabilizing current world order.Shargh Daily12.13.20154740