Ever since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew the U.S.-allied Shah of Iran, the rivalry between the two major Middle East powers — Iran and Saudi Arabia — has been at the heart of every conflict across the region. The announcement on Friday that Iran and Saudi Arabia have normalized relations could have a seismic…
Most food products around the world are now significantly more expensive. The Food and Agriculture Organization, which tracks changes in the prices of the most popular food commodities around the world, predicts that the Food Price Index will rise an average of 143.7 points in 2022, up 14.3% from 2021 and the highest since 1990….
The world is currently experiencing an aging population, which will necessitate increased government spending in the coming decades to ensure an acceptable standard of living for older adults. As a result, officials and policymakers must adapt to shifting priorities by focusing on a comprehensive strategy for healthy aging. An in-depth examination of the Arab World Demographic…
The latest Arab Opinion Index 2022 is yet more proof that Arab societies are diverse in every possible way, from their assessment of their economic situation and living conditions to their take on immigration, state institutions and democracy, with one single exception: Palestine. Seventy-six percent of all respondents to the poll, which is carried out…
A real war always begins unexpectedly, even if the parties have been preparing for it for a long time. However, it is not uncommon for “big wars” to be provoked by small countries in the hope of becoming part of the clientele of major powers (allies). The recent provocations in the form of airstrikes against…
Syrians in Egypt face financial hardship and even violence as the suffering Egyptians lose patience. When the U.S.-NATO attack on Syria for regime change began in 2011, many Syrians began to leave the country for safer areas. After the Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi won in a U.S. manipulated election, many Syrians who were followers…
