The Jeddah Talks Backfired on Zelensky

The Jeddah Talks Backfired on Zelensky

Via Special Representative Li and National Security Advisor Doval, President Putin was able to convey his country’s pragmatic position towards this conflict’s endgame to the largest international audience so far, thus breaking through the West’s information blockade. The latest Western-centric Ukrainian peace talks in Jeddah were intended to sway the Global South towards Kiev’s side…

The Cold War Between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Heats Up

The Cold War Between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Heats Up

The Saudi-UAE alliance, once hailed as an unbreakable pillar in the region, is experiencing significant strain due to Yemen’s complexities, economic rivalry, energy diplomacy, the Qatar crisis, and power struggles in the region. Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), gathered Saudi journalists in Riyadh in December to say that the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…

The Controversial US-Saudi-Israel Alliance: Friedman’s Folly and Netanyahu’s Dilemma

The Controversial US-Saudi-Israel Alliance: Friedman’s Folly and Netanyahu’s Dilemma

The Israeli press is abuzz following a “New York Times” piece by Thomas Friedman in which he discusses U.S. President Joe Biden’s attempt at forging a strategic U.S.-Saudi alliance, including a crucial normalization clause with Israel. Recently, President Biden granted an interview to Friedman, during which this strategic alliance was a topic of discussion. As…

Israel and Saudi Arabia – Will it be Against or for the Agreement?

Israel and Saudi Arabia – Will it be Against or for the Agreement?

Relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia remain far from being stable. Meanwhile, Riyadh and Tel Aviv, despite the Arab-Jewish confrontation, had in fact maintained informal relations until 1967. This conflict was marked by the presence of a common antagonist in Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who backed the Republicans in Yemen’s civil war against the…

Saudi Arabia: Policies Appropriate for the 21st Century

Saudi Arabia: Policies Appropriate for the 21st Century

Saudi Arabia has recently gained popularity with many countries wanting to improve their political and financial status, ranging from Tehran and Washington to London, Paris, and Tel Aviv. And they are all inspired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud’s incredibly effective policy, which is gaining fame and recognition by the day. His policy…

In the Service of Israel: Biden Admin Breathes New Life into Trump’s Abraham Accords

In the Service of Israel: Biden Admin Breathes New Life into Trump’s Abraham Accords

H.R. 3099 was Introduced in the House of Representatives on May 5, 2023. This bill, known as the “Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act,” is the latest act by the United States in the service of Israel. This bill establishes the position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords within the Department of State….