Saudi women granted driver’s licenses still have a long road ahead June 6, 2018 Headlines·Human Rights·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·WORLD NEWS Saudi Arabia stepped into the 20th century this week by granting ten women driver’s licenses, with 2,000 more expected. But what does Read More
Jordan’s austerity unrest: thousands of protesters push out Prime Minister June 5, 2018 Business·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS In the largest series of protests since the Arab Spring, thousands of Jordanians took to the streets to protest IMF backed austerity Read More
Erdogan struggles amid Turkey’s currency and debt crisis June 4, 2018 ASIA·Business·MENA·News Wire·Politics·WORLD NEWS Turkey’s central bank is ending a prolonged period of high inflation rates and citizens have tried to offload Turkey’s lira for foreign Read More
Marketing to Islam – Does the holy month of Ramadan affect economic growth? May 30, 2018 Business·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS Islam-related commerce is on a sharp rise throughout the world, at a growth rate twice that of the baseline global economy. Does Read More
Iraq elections empower ex-militia leader Muqtada al-Sadr, once referred to as ‘The Most Dangerous Man in Iraq’ May 17, 2018 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·WORLD NEWS On May 12th, Iraqis headed to the polls for the first time since the fall of ISIS. These parliamentary elections resulted in Read More
Taliban spring offensive begins, as insurgents attack across Afghanistan May 10, 2018 ASIA·Headlines·MENA·NATIONAL SECURITY·WORLD NEWS As the Taliban spring offensive begins, a large scale, multi-prong attack left at least 15 dead as the country prepares for its Read More
Israel – Iran tensions rise after U.S. announces withdrawal from Iran Deal May 10, 2018 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS Iran and Israel engage in a series of attacks after the U.S. announcement to withdraw from the Iran Deal, increasing tensions in the Read More
The Killing of Osama Bin Laden (or) Is there a Doctor in the House? May 7, 2018 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·WORLD NEWS One of the most significant tactical successes in the Global War on Terror was Operation Neptune Spear, a CIA-led operation to kill Read More
Erdogan’s high wire act keeps Turkey’s economy spinning, for now May 5, 2018 ASIA·Business·ECONOMICS·Headlines·MENA·Politics·WORLD NEWS Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fairly popular, his political opponents have been crushed in an ongoing purge, and Turkey’s economy has Read More
Saudis big push against OPEC, Russia to raise oil prices could lead to worldwide energy market crisis April 29, 2018 Business·ECONOMICS·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·RUSSIA·WORLD NEWS Oil prices have continued to surge, setting new records, after multiple indicators that Saudi Arabia wants to push prices to $100 per Read More
The world has no option but to let Assad stay where he is … for now April 26, 2018 FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·Politics·WORLD NEWS After the alleged chemical attack on the Syrian city of Douma, a coalition consisting of France, the UK and the US launched Read More
Iran joins Russia in banning messaging app Telegram April 20, 2018 MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire·RUSSIA·Technology·WORLD NEWS Iran’s highest leader announced that the government will institute a nationwide ban against Telegram, the popular encrypted messaging app, following in the Read More
Pakistan Supreme Court appears to be running the country April 20, 2018 ASIA·Headlines·LAW & INSTITUTIONS·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS After a spat with the ruling Islamist party, the Pakistani military has empowered the Judiciary to take over more of the day Read More
The French in Syria – a long and tortured history April 19, 2018 EUROPE·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Politics·WORLD NEWS France has taken the position that it is a humanitarian force, eager to bomb Syria for using chemical weapons and to promote Read More
Macron ignores domestic pressure, attempts to take the lead of Western diplomacy in Syria April 19, 2018 EUROPE·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News Wire·Politics·WORLD NEWS Following Saturday’s attack on Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron moved to position himself as the head of Western diplomatic efforts to end the Read More
Fight for influence in East Africa turns ugly as foreign powers demand more of a return on investment April 16, 2018 AFRICA·Business·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Politics·WORLD NEWS In economically destitute Somalia, a little money goes a long way. Since the country collapsed, local politicians have leaned on foreign support. Read More