Arab Region
"A Lot of It Is for Show": Trump’s Gulf Tour Met With Skepticism
Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf on his first foreign tour as US president was marked by striking contradictions on several fronts. Despite being described as an “unpredictable” president, Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar deals with Gulf leaders were not
Khodor Kharroubi
19.05.2025
Libya’s Shaky Truce Shatters as Old Conflicts Resurface
Heavy clashes broke out last Tuesday in southern Tripoli, Libya, leaving at least six civilians dead.
Mohammad Abdulkareem Ahmad
19.05.2025
Trump’s “Retreat” Tour: Reviving the “Modern Middle East” Lie
The dominant political and media discourse surrounding President Trump’s Gulf tour—punctuated by statements from both him and his hosts, massive trade deals and economic partnerships, and the lifting of sanctions, particularly on Syria—has fostered the
Walid Charara
16.05.2025
PKK Dissolves, SDF Faces Pressure from Türkiye and Syria
The PKK’s dissolution places the Syrian Democratic Forces in a critical position, as Damascus pushes for their disarmament and integration—moves aligned with Ankara’s demands.
Mohammed Noureddine
14.05.2025
Trump Secures Trillions in Gulf Tour Amid Saudi Nuclear Ambitions
Today, US President Donald Trump begins his first official overseas tour since his re-election, starting in Saudi Arabia, after which he will travel to Qatar and then the UAE. While this trip differs in form and content from his first foreign visit in his
Ali Hassan Mourad
13.05.2025