Analysis

by The Cradle’s Iraq Correspondent, published on The Cradle, December 4, 2023 The October 2023 war, which kicked off with the Palestinian resistance’s Al-Aqsa Flood operation and Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza, has extended to Baghdad, with Iraqi resistance factions launching drone and missile strikes on US bases after warning …

by Steven Sahiounie, published on Mideast Discourse.   November 29, 2023 Steven interviews a respected Syrian political analyst. The events in Gaza and Israel have captured the world’s attention. With so many factors and moving parts to the situation, it is necessary to take a step back and look at the …

by Simplicus the Thinker, published on Substack, November 18, 2023 This is a pretty interesting, if meandering, analysis that looks at the regional and global aspects of the war in Gaza.  He has some interesting leaks and maps to back up his positions as he moves towards a final conclusion.   …

by Kit Klarenberg, published on The Cradle, November 13, 2023 This article focuses on Israel, but it brings out a scenario that could level the regional playing field when all is said and done. [jb] On 6 November, the Financial Times published an extraordinary investigation tracking the devastating economic toll …

by Tamara Nassar, published on Electronic Intifada, January 25, 2023 Jordan is undergoing what appears to be its most serious diplomatic rift with Israel since the two countries established formal ties in 1994. Amman has announced that it plans to beef up its military presence along its long border with …

by Abayome Azikiwe, published on Global Research, November 9, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says the aerial attacks on a purported weapons storage facility follows previous actions on October 27 in response to the escalation of attacks on United States bases by resistance forces in solidarity with the people …

by Susan Dirgham, published on Pearls and Irritations, November 13, 2023 Australian foreign policy makers seem not to realise that the demographic makeup of Australia means increasing numbers of us are connected to victims of wars instigated by the United States. Australians’ support for future US wars cannot be relied …

by Syrian President Bashar Assad, November 11, 20223 Following is the speech of Syrian President Assad at the joint Islamic- Arab Summit held in Ryadh Saudi Arabia on Nov 11, 2023. It has been lightly edited for clarity in translation from the Arabic. His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown …

by Paul Larudee, November 12, 2023 Israel is losing the battle. They cannot afford to remain fully mobilized this long, even with unlimited US financial support. It is estimated that despite limited commercial flights, more than a quarter million Israelis have left the country. This is also the number that …

by Steven Sahiounie, published on Mideast Discourse, November 8, 2023 Syrians are understandably miffed by U.S. policy towards “terrorism”, and the Muslim Brotherhood in general.   Steven compares how the U.S. empowered the Muslim Brotherhood and associated militias in both Syria and Egypt, but now they are ready to commit genocide …