Bashar al-Assad’s Visit to Moscow and the Changing Face of the Middle East

Bashar al-Assad’s Visit to Moscow and the Changing Face of the Middle East

Today, it is becoming increasingly clear to everyone that the very effective diplomacy of Moscow and Beijing is radically changing the face of the Middle East. In particular, the unexpected breakthrough in Syrian-Turkish relations after Moscow’s proposal last December to Ankara and Damascus to resume dialogue and return to cooperation is indicative of this. On…

Yemen’s Trifurcation Is Arguably a Fait Accompli

Yemen’s Trifurcation Is Arguably a Fait Accompli

The formalization of Yemen’s de facto trifurcation into an Iranian-backed North Yemen and a federalized South Yemen that preserves Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s existing “spheres of influence” in the East and South respectively requires compromises from all stakeholders but would peacefully end the war. The Present State Of Military-Political Affairs The nominally united Republic…

China Steps Up, a New Era has Dawned in World Politics

China Steps Up, a New Era has Dawned in World Politics

The agreement announced on Friday in Beijing regarding the normalisation of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran and the reopening of their embassies is a historic event. It goes way beyond an issue of Saudi-Iranian relations. China’s mediation signifies that we are witnessing a profound shift of the tectonic plates in the geopolitics of…

Iran-Israel “Shadow War”

Iran-Israel “Shadow War”

Only two months have passed since the beginning of the new year 2023, and it has already turned out to be eventful in the ongoing latent conflict between Israel and Iran, ready to break out at any minute through the fault of Tel Aviv, which is incessantly preparing to attack Iranian territory without concealing it….

Mutual Iranian-Saudi Perceptions Must Change in Order to Sustain Their Rapprochement

Mutual Iranian-Saudi Perceptions Must Change in Order to Sustain Their Rapprochement

The example set by their leaders in approving last week’s rapprochement should inspire everyone below them to do their part in helping their historic reconciliation every step of the way. Under no circumstances must rogue elements in either of them be allowed to sabotage this sensitive process, which is still in its infancy and thus…

Saudi Crown Prince Balances on Saudi-US-Israeli-Iranian Tightrope

Saudi Crown Prince Balances on Saudi-US-Israeli-Iranian Tightrope

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has become adept at walking tightropes. Mr. Bin Salman’s latest balancing act may be among his most challenging. In a surprise development, Saudi Arabia and Iran, together with China, announced that the two Middle Eastern nations were reestablishing diplomatic relations. The Saudi Iranian agreement was reached in a meeting…