Amid escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent a potential invasion of Rafah by Israel. The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been engaged in continuous discussions with the intern…
There is no doubt that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is putting more pressure on the international community to find solutions. The recent air-drops of aid will inevitably raise the need for more practical solutions to address this dire situati…
The persistence of the conflict, the failure of nation-states, the lack of enlightenment processes within countries, and the shifting focus, primarily on security, have contributed to deep psychological divisions among the region’s populations. I…
The European Union has officially launched its mission to protect maritime traffic in the Red Sea, which has been disrupted by Houthi rebel attacks, posing a threat to global commerce and navigation. The EU must recognise the conflict in the Red …
The ongoing conflict in Gaza appears to be entering its final stages, particularly with the focus now centred on Rafah. Day by day, the situation intensifies, with a gradual operation unfolding from the north to the central regions and towards Ga…
The Middle East finds itself at a critical juncture, marked by escalating tensions and shifting dynamics that have profound implications on regional stability. It is true that the war started in Gaza, but it has since spread to Lebanon, Syria, Ir…
The recent targeting of American forces has thrust the conflict in the region into a new dynamic, compelling Washington to formulate a unique response. US President Joe Biden, in the wake of soldiers’ deaths, has vowed retaliation, attributing th…
The Syrian-Jordanian border has recently become a hotbed of unprecedented incidents, marked by violent clashes between the Jordanian army and networks involved in the smuggling of drugs, non-traditional weapons and explosives into Jordan. This su…
The confrontation with Iran is undergoing a significant shift, moving from the familiar realm of proxy wars to a more direct and aggressive style. Since the commencement of the war in Gaza, it has become evident that the clashes with pro-Iran mil…
14/1/2024Since the onset of the war in Gaza, there has been a noticeable rise in smuggling and cross-border activities along the Jordanian-Syrian border.This is not entirely unexpected, considering the typical increase in such activities during t…