Decoding the Gülenist Terror Organization
The Turkish state foiled a military coup attempt by followers of U.S.-based, fugitive, retired imam Fethullah Gülen on July 15. From opening schools in over…
Middle East
Recent spate of violence against Egypt’s Christians goes largely unpunished
Violence against Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christian minority, one of the largest and oldest groups of Christians in the Middle East, has escalated at an alarming…
Saudi Arabia executes 99th person in 2016 to surpass last year’s record
Saudi Arabia has executed its 99th person this year, continuing the trend to more death penalties yearly in the Kingdom, The Independent reports. The conservative country,…
Putin, Netanyahu discuss anti-terror cooperation in Middle East
The leaders of Russia and Israel discussed counter terrorism efforts in the Middle East and agreed to continue contacts on various levels. Russian President Vladimir…
Jewish, Pro-Israel Groups Call for Immediate Expulsion of Controversial British Peer After She Blames Israel for Rise of Global Terrorism
Jewish and pro-Israel groups in Britain called for the expulsion of a controversial British peer on Friday, following her remarks yesterday blaming Israel for the…
UN Condemns Killings Of Children In Northern Syria
UNICEF yesterday condemned the killing of children in recent attacks in northern Syria. The UN agency said in a statement released by its regional office…
European delegation visits EU-funded facilities in Gaza
A European Parliament delegation visited EU-funded infrastructure projects in the water sector in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. The delegation was headed by Jean Arthuis,…
A large US strategy for the Middle East
For a long time, there has been a particular concept of the Grand Strategy in the US. It is some kind of umbrella, which hides…
Egyptian court to review appeals by former president Morsi
Judges to consider appeals in October against two sentences, including one death sentence, for former Egyptian president An Egyptian court will begin examining two appeals…
US places sanctions on 3 Al-Qaeda officials in Iran
The US Treasury has announced sanctions on three Iran-based men alleged to be senior al-Qaeda members involved in moving funds and weapons around the Middle…