U.S. freezes funding for Syria’s “White Helmets”
Less than two months ago the State Department hosted members of the White Helmets at Foggy Bottom. At the time, the humanitarian group was showered…
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Change in Iraq mission could mean some 10th Mountain soldiers come home early
With the end of major combat operations against ISIS in Iraq, some soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division currently deployed there might be home before the end…
Drive-by shooting kills eight north of Baghdad
Iraqi officials say gunmen in two speeding cars opened fire on civilians near a town north of Baghdad, killing at least eight people and wounding…
Why Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey Are Battling Over Somalia
A battle for access to seaports is underway in one of the world’s unlikeliest places: Somalia, now caught up in a regional struggle between Saudi Arabia and…
Ex-UK minister’s nephew arrested for joining YPG in Syria
The great nephew of a former British minister has been arrested on his return to the UK from Syria for his alleged involvement with the…
Envoy: Azerbaijan has tangible results in non-oil sector development
Azerbaijan has achieved significant results in development of the non-oil sector over the recent years, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Azerbaijan Vitezslav Pivonka told…
Iran, Turkey and Russia hope they’re all on same page
Thoughts about loyalty, commitment and honesty seem to be pricking the minds of officials involved in Syria peace talks: Turkey’s (few) shared sensibilities with the…
A Saudi-Backed “Assassination” Could Worsen Yemen’s War
Last week, the Royal Saudi Air Force released black-and-white aerial footage that shows two cars hurtling down an unidentified street. One vehicle turns right and pauses,…
Fiscal strain hangs over Saudi Arabia’s transformation
During March, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince criss-crossed halls of power and corporate headquarters in the UK, the US and France, promoting the kingdom as an…
Turkey’s influence in Yemen
Turkey may have shifted its priorities away from Yemen, but it can still play a positive role in trying to alleviate some of the human…