What Tehran Thinks about America's Moves in the Middle East

America aims to consolidate Middle East regional hegemony. (ChatGPT image) Approximately two weeks after his election, U.S. President Donald Trump created geopolitical tremors not only domestically, but also in Europe, and across the post-October 7, 2023, …

Kissinger’s diplomacy and its renewed significance in the Middle East

A few days before his passing, I was eager to engage in an intellectual dialogue with the renowned diplomat Martin Indyk, whose extensive experience in our region made his insights invaluable. I had hoped to document our conversation, but, unfortunately, …

A Middle East Expedition— Luxor

Warner smokes shisha in the Luxor souq. Editor’s Note: At the request of his readers and in memory of Warner M. Montgomery, Ph.D, we will continue to publish his Adventure Travel stories for the time being. We left Cairo at 7:45 a.m. During the one-hour …

Middle East to add significant CDU capacity by 2030

The Middle East will witness substantial crude distillation unit (CDU) capacity additions representing more than a quarter of the global CDU capacity additions by 2030. This growth is driven by growing domestic demand for refined products, the availability …

Middle East businesses strengthen resilience through supply chain diversification amid geopolitical changes

As regional uncertainties persist, businesses across the Middle East are actively reshaping their operational strategies to ensure growth and continuity. A recent survey conducted by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) UAE Center in January …

CULines launches Dubai headquarters to grow Middle East business

CHINA United Lines is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Mediterranean with the establishment a new outfit in Dubai. The so-called CULines West Asia Company will serve as the regional headquarters for the Chinese carrier. Its functions …

The Middle East Without America: Redefining Regional Power

(MENAFN- Jordan Times) The prospect of American disengagement from the Middle East marks a pivotal shift in global geopolitics. This transition raises fundamental questions about regional stability, conflict resolution, and the emergence of new power …

5 things to know for Feb. 27: Cabinet meeting, Foreign aid, Measles outbreak, Transgender troops, Middle East

(CNN) — Crowds are gathering in Vatican City and Rome to pray for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff has shown slight signs of improvement since he was diagnosed with pneumonia last week, though his condition is still being …

Chart of the weekUAE leads Middle East in Global Soft Power Index

Penny Wong is ‘obsessed’ with Israel’s behaviour in the Middle East

Liberal Senator and Former Ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma says Penny Wong is “obsessed” with Israel’s behaviour in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Penny Wong failed to meet Israeli representatives at the United Nations last year. Ms Wong had instead …