Khalifa Haftar: a dominant playeron June 12, 2019General Khalifa Haftar's ongoing offensive against the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord is not going very well even after a couple of months of intense fighting. Haftar's forces have failed to breach the southern defences of the city. That is mainly because the militias allied with the GNA are fighting in their backyard, and do not have long supply lines to protect, freeing their forces … [Read more...] about Khalifa Haftar: a dominant player
Houthis are potent enemies for Saudison June 3, 2019Recent attacks launched by Houthi rebels on critical installations have demonstrated a significant leap in their capabilities. The story of how Ansar Allah (the official name of Houthi movement) moved from small-arms ambushes to medium-range ballistic missiles and sophisticated drone attacks deep inside enemy territory in just half a decade illustrates how an ambitious militant group can capture … [Read more...] about Houthis are potent enemies for Saudis
IS is a big hurdle for Afghan peaceon May 10, 2019The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on the centrally located Communications Ministry building in Kabul last month. A local arm of the Islamic State has repeatedly targeted both official and civilian facilities as well as religious gatherings in the Afghan capital. The Afghan affiliate of IS, commonly known as the Islamic State of Khorasan, has been active in the war-torn … [Read more...] about IS is a big hurdle for Afghan peace
Arab League todayon April 19, 2019The Arab League, also known as the League of Arab States, was formed in 1945 for the purpose of aligning the Arab nations on matters of common interest and concern. Foundations for the organization were laid by the Alexandria Protocol of 1944 issued by representatives of Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Trans-Jordan (now Jordan).An undercurrent for Arab unity had existed since the Arab … [Read more...] about Arab League today
Syria still a hotbed for extremistson March 15, 2019The Islamic State (IS) has lost almost all the territory in its possession in Syria. There is a perception growing among the people that these are the end days of IS and the United States and its allies' war on terror is coming to conclusion in Syria. But still, in one corner of Syria, Jihadis enjoy a safe haven and are even expanding it. Hayat Tahrir Al Sham (HTS) an Al Qaida offshoot in Syria, … [Read more...] about Syria still a hotbed for extremists
The Afghan peace process should be a comprehensive oneon February 22, 2019United States seems to be inclined or even desperate, to make a deal with the Taliban. The US Special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, already held extensive six days talks with the Taliban at Doha last month. Americans are hopeful that talks with the Taliban will take the ‘peace process’ forward and eventually end the civil war in Afghanistan and the longest US war in history. But these … [Read more...] about The Afghan peace process should be a comprehensive one
US is gradually exiting from Middle Easton January 22, 2019American forces have started withdrawing their equipment from Syria as part of President Trump's last month order of US pull out from Northwest Syria. President Trump announced that they are withdrawing as the Islamic State has been defeated and now there is no point in staying. But even the United States closest allies like United Kingdom didn't share the view of the US President regarding the … [Read more...] about US is gradually exiting from Middle East
Sweden talks a step forward towards peace for Yemenon December 25, 2018The recent talks in Rimboon the outskirts of Swedish capital Stockholm were the first in two years in a conflict which has pushed impoverished Yemen to the brink of mass starvation. At the start of the talks Yemen’s government and rebels, locked in a devastating war for year straded mutual accusations. Even the United Nations described these talks as “difficult” but “critical”. While the days … [Read more...] about Sweden talks a step forward towards peace for Yemen
Syria and Arab world re-alignmenton October 30, 2018Syria has long been an important centre for pan-Arab ideas in modern times and has been considered as the heart of Arab-ism. Since the beginning of the Arab nationalist movement in the late 19th and early 20th century, Syria hoisted the banner of Arab nationalism. But after the beginning of civil war in 2011, Syria got diplomatically isolated in the Arab world but dynamics are changing now in … [Read more...] about Syria and Arab world re-alignment
Syria will be the next Lebanon for Hezbollahon October 3, 2018Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary General of Hezbollah, who is also a key Damascus ally, said in his recent speech that his group will keep its military presence in Syria until further notice. Nasrallah quoted that Hezbollah's presence is linked to "The needs and approval" of the Syrian government.He further added that "No one can force us to leave Syria". His statement clearly showcases … [Read more...] about Syria will be the next Lebanon for Hezbollah
