Syria still a hotbed for extremists on 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 one on 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 East on 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 Yemen on 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-alignment on 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 Hezbollah on 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
Afghans should fix their home first on September 10, 2018The Taliban is on a relentless warpath. Last month, it made one of its boldest attempts in taking over a provincial capital since its brief occupation of the city of Kunduz in 2016. This time it targeted Ghazni, a strategic city less than 100 miles from Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. An estimated 1,000 Taliban fighters swarmed the city before they were eventually driven out. Moreover, a series of … [Read more...] about Afghans should fix their home first
Assad and the Kurds can cooperate for a better Syria on August 20, 2018Syria’s Kurds are trying to negotiate a settlement with Damascus as they seek to protect gains made in seven years of war, wary of its unpredictable partner now they are eager to negotiate with President Bashar al-Assad. Initial round of talks has already taken place when Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), a political arm of Kurdish dominated SDF delegation led by Ilham Ahmed, visited Syrian capital … [Read more...] about Assad and the Kurds can cooperate for a better Syria
Iran’s Quds Force: A force of chaos on May 21, 2018Iranian Quds force recently came into the limelight once again after the escalation of conflict with Israel. Quds force fired around 20 rockets from Syrian Golan heights at Israeli military outposts. Most of these rockets were either intercepted or fell with Syrian territory itself. Israel responded with overwhelming force; it attacked dozens of Iranian targets across Syria in what the military … [Read more...] about Iran’s Quds Force: A force of chaos
Hard to replace Haftar in Libya on May 2, 2018Khalifa Haftar, a veteran general and strongman in Libya has returned to his stronghold and headquarter in the eastern city of Benghazi following an extended absence, including reported treatment in Paris hospital for a stroke. General Haftar has been part of the Libyan political scene for more than four decades, shifting from the centre to the periphery and back again as his fortunes … [Read more...] about Hard to replace Haftar in Libya
