Egypt’s IMF Loan Now Shows Sure Fire Signs of Failure
On December 16, 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally approved a new loan of $3 billion for Egypt. The...
Middle East & North Africa
A Surge in Attacks: Houthi Rebels Exploit Oil Infrastructure
The Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) of Yemen has designated Houthi rebels as a terror group. In an unprecedented move, the...
Soaring Inflation in Turkiye Is Now Boosting Illicit Trade
With inflation at its highest levels since 2008, the international economy finds itself amid a cost-of-living crisis. In many countries,...
Revolution Erupted in Iran Because of Mohammad Reza Shah
In our previous piece, we examined how Reza Shah destroyed Iran. In this piece, we put his son Mohammad Reza...
The Dirty Secrets About How Reza Shah Destroyed Iran
Today, Iran is ruled by a theocratic regime. It is easy to blame the mullahs for all of Iran’s ills....
Why are Young People Protesting in Iran?
Headlines in the BBC, The Guardian and other western media have focused on protests in Iran. They erupted after a...
Civil Strife Could Further Advances by Russia and the UAE in Sudan
Abu Dhabi sees itself as an actor of international significance. Leading the charge is Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and President...
The Israeli Bet on Audiovisual Culture as Soft Power
Economic and military hard power have not solved Israeli problems with its neighbors and with Arabs living within in the...
ISIS is Back in Syria
A study released by the International Crisis Group (ICG) on Monday paints a detailed picture of a resurgent ISIS in...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Heady Days
These are heady days for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). With King Salman home after a week in...
