Assad: the real beneficiary in Syriaon October 13, 2019Turkey has launched its operation Peace Spring in Northern Syria; aiming to uproot Kurdish forces. The US has already abandoned their Kurdish allies, which helped them finish the ISIS caliphate, and pulled out all American troops from Syria to facilitate the Turkish operation. Turkey has come very heavily on Kurdish forces by launching airstrikes, heavy artillery bombardment and ground incursion … [Read more...] about Assad: the real beneficiary in Syria
Another War Looming in Yemenon September 19, 2019Last month, the port city of Aden, which is currently the seat of the exiled President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi's government, was captured by southern separatists demanding secession of South Yemen. The separatists are backed by the UAE, Saudi Arabia's so-called partner in Yemen. The recent clashes are not the first time that the two sides-the exiled President Hadi and Southern separatists-have … [Read more...] about Another War Looming in Yemen
Syria falling prey to Turkey expansionist policyon August 31, 2019Turkey and the US have agreed on the creation of a buffer zone in northern Syria in areas controlled by Syrian Kurdish forces.Details of the agreement remain sketchy but roughly it has been agreed that the area would be controlled by Turkey. To facilitate the process, the US and Turkey would establish a joint command and control centre in the area.According to Turkish Defence Minister … [Read more...] about Syria falling prey to Turkey expansionist policy
Emirati withdrawal is a well calculated moveon August 10, 2019Just last month, the United Arab Emirates announced that it will significantly reduce its forces in Yemen. After this announcement, Emiratis started pulling out its military hardware and thousands of troops out of Yemen.The UAE is a major coalition partner in the Saudi-led military campaign, which was launched to quash Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Emiratis have intervened in the Yemeni … [Read more...] about Emirati withdrawal is a well calculated move
Pakistani Pashtuns Resentment Should be Addressedon July 18, 2019Pashtuns are an ethnic minority group of about 49 million people, and the biggest share of them lives in Pakistan. They are referred to with many names, such as Afghan, Pashtun, Pathan, and Pukhtoon. In Pakistan, they are mostly settled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, along with tribal areas on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The Pashtuns make up the second largest ethnic group, … [Read more...] about Pakistani Pashtuns Resentment Should be Addressed
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