‘Poor Little Israel’ Isn’t So Poor, Financially or Diplomatically

‘Poor Little Israel’ Isn’t So Poor, Financially or Diplomatically

One of the tropes Israel and its international phalanx of lobbyists has used since the state’s inception in 1948 is that “Poor Little Israel” requires Western money and diplomatic support because the small country is surrounded by hostile Arab countries. Neither of these contentions have ever been true. On August 7, 2019, the US Congressional…

Key Highlights of President Putin’s Interview with Arab Media

Key Highlights of President Putin’s Interview with Arab Media

President Putin gave an extensive interview to Arab media before departing for Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but it’s useful to highlight some of the most relevant parts in case interested observers don’t have the time to watch it in full or skim through the transcript since the Russian leader powerfully refutes the Alt-Media narrative…

Russia’s Balanced Diplomacy in Middle East on Rise as US Policy Crashes

Russia’s Balanced Diplomacy in Middle East on Rise as US Policy Crashes

The timing is not merely coincidental. The shambolic policymaking of the Trump administration has thrown the Middle East into further chaos, while countries are increasingly viewing Russia as a source of stability. The high respect afforded to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit this week to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates speaks…