Advertisements The NY Times printed a very dubious report claiming, with tissue thin sourcing, that MBS is pushing Trump to continue the war, which is profoundly contrary to Saudi interests. If it’s fake, why did Trump officials plant the story? This piece explains. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading
Advertisements Iran’s retaliatory attacks on its neighbors, and the U.S. failure to plan for them, are forcing the Gulf Cooperation Council states to reconsider their regional strategies and their relationship with Washington. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading
Advertisements Saudi Arabia is shifting toward a major realignment of its foreign policy and global role. This goes far beyond its rivalry with the UAE — it includes a rethinking of its relationship with the U.S. and Israel. Read more at Mondoweiss Continue Reading
Advertisements Donald Trump aims to push Israel-Saudi normalization next week during his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman. MBS favors a weapons deal and a defense pact, while Israel will be in the background, working to ensure its regional dominance remains intact. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading
Advertisements In earlier times, the arrest of Hojjat-ul-Islam Gholamreza Qasemian could have sparked major diplomatic rows, even violence. Now it was barely a whisper that western media didn’t even notice. Read more at Cutting Through Continue Reading
