Oil

The Geopolitical Shifts Shaping the Middle East

The geopolitical transformations in the Persian Gulf, which has been primarily driven by oil. Oil, also known as "black gold," has significantly transformed the monarchies of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, making them "petromonarchies."...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Trudeau’s Alarming Revelation: Canada Confronts a Disturbing Surge in Antisemitism Following the Middle East Conflict

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has highlighted a significant increase in antisemitism in Canada following the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent air strikes in Gaza. He cited reports of a possible hate crime at a Jewish high school...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

Saudi Arabia-Israel: The Timing and Implications

Recent discussions suggest that Saudi Arabia may ratify normalization with Israel, rekindling Netanyahu's hopes and returning the United States to its role as mediator of a "new Middle East." Between August and December 2020, Israel achieved normalization of relations with...
Joe Biden

Biden’s Diplomatic Mission: Navigating Tensions in the Middle East with Visits to Israel and Jordan

President Joe Biden is set to visit Israel and Jordan on Wednesday to meet with Israeli and Arab leaders amid growing concerns that the Israel-Hamas war could escalate into a larger regional conflict. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced...
Middle East

Enhancing Diplomacy: Multiple Mediators in the Middle East

President Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, recently commented on the quieter Middle East region than in two decades, highlighting the US administration's dystopic views on the changing world order. This quietness has become evident since October 7th, 2023, as...
China Diplomacy

China’s Strategic Maneuvering: Undermining US Influence in Israel-Hamas Conflict

China is likely to use the Israel-Hamas conflict to diminish Washington's global influence while boosting its own, according to analysts. China has been attacking the US on its state media over the Middle East conflict, claiming that Washington's one-sided military...
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Shift: Halting Israel Deal Amidst Conflict, Fostering Engagement with Iran

Saudi Arabia is delaying US-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel, signaling a rethink of its foreign policy priorities as the war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas escalates. The conflict has prompted Saudi Arabia to engage with Iran,...
Hamas float over the heavily-fortified border with Israel using motorised paragliders

Iran’s £13bn Terror Web in the Middle East

Hamas terrorists used motorised paragliders to launch a brutal attack over the heavily fortified border with Israel, indicating that the attack could not have been entirely planned within Gaza. The deployment of paragliders required training outside of Gaza, and Western...
US A-10s Deployed to Middle East for Conflict Prevention

US A-10s Deployed to Middle East for Conflict Prevention

American A-10 "Warthog" attack planes have arrived in the Middle East as the Pentagon aims to prevent the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating into a broader regional conflict. The 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,...
Vladimir Putin

Putin’s Strategic Edge: Israel-Gaza Conflict Amid Global Distractions

Russia's involvement in the Ukrainian conflict is crucial for its military presence. To support Vladimir Putin, Russia needs to reduce battlefield deaths and maintain its military presence in Ukraine. A disruption in weapons supply and diminishing commitment from European and...
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