Doha will go its wayon January 5, 2018Last year in June, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt imposed a land, sea and air blockade on Qatar for its alleged support to terror outfits and being too close to Iran. The Arab neighbours thought that by imposing this blockade they can pressurise Qatar to set aside its own ambitious foreign policy and toe the line of its bigger neighbours. But during the siege period, new agreements in … [Read more...] about Doha will go its way
Iraq now an Iranian colonyon October 29, 2017The recent takeover of Kirkuk by Iranian backed militias and the Iraqi army clearly illustrates that Iran is now calling the shots in every important decision in Iraq. This whole operation and the withdrawal of the PUK and Peshmerga without putting up any resistance to advancing Iraqi forces were planned by the Iran Quds force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani.The extent of the Iraqi … [Read more...] about Iraq now an Iranian colony
Kirkuk, a ticking time bombon October 8, 2017Iraq's territories, which are disputed by both Baghdad and Erbil have long been a primary source of contention between Kurds and the Iraqi federal government. Among these territories, Kirkuk is most important one and both Baghdad and Erbil have locked horn over it. The oil-rich Kirkuk province lies outside of the official borders of the Kurd's semi-autonomous territory and is home to Kurds, Arabs, … [Read more...] about Kirkuk, a ticking time bomb
Al Qaeda’s gains in Syriaon September 16, 2017 While the United States and NATO remains focused on defeating Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq, Al Qaeda in Syria is accumulating strength and territory at an alarming pace and may eventually pose the most daunting counter-terrorism challenge that the US and West has ever faced. Al-Qaeda has reportedly benefited from the US-led coalition's single-minded focus against ISIS and exploited … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda’s gains in Syria
Kurdistan will be a successon August 29, 2017Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is all set to carry out a referendum on Kurdistan independence, thus closing a circle which was opened 56 years earlier in the “September revolution” against the Iraqi central government, headed by Abd al-KarimQassim. The feeling of attaining full independence is getting stronger by each passing day in Kurdish areas. Cities, where the Kurdish flag … [Read more...] about Kurdistan will be a success
Independent Kurdistan wont be against interest of its neighbours on August 12, 2017Iraqi Kurdistan is standing on the verge of historic proposed referendum for its independence. In an exclusive interview with Manish Rai, editorViewsaround. Kurdistan Foreign Minister Mr Falah Mustafa said that independent Kurdistan will not be against the interest of its neighbours. Mr Mustafa added Kurdistan will pursue the good neighbourly relations based on mutual respect, understanding, and … [Read more...] about Independent Kurdistan wont be against interest of its neighbours
India balanced approach in Middle Easton July 22, 2017The recent visit of Indian premier Narendra Modi marks the first trip of Indian Prime Minister to Israel after 25 years of diplomatic relations. Many analysts see the visit as a clear diplomatic tilt toward Israel after years of India keeping its distance. Israel also gave a lot of importance to this state visit. Only a selected few world leaders receive Israel's grand reception at Ben Gurion … [Read more...] about India balanced approach in Middle East
Turkish-Iranian emerging allianceon June 29, 2017Iran and Turkey, the two non-Arab Middle Eastern states, are among the largest and most populous in the region. The former occupies a strategic location on the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, while the latter controls the Straits the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara, the Dardanelles that link the Black and Aegean Seas. The two nations descend from the most ancient civilizations in the world and … [Read more...] about Turkish-Iranian emerging alliance
Libya a breeding ground for militantson June 7, 2017THE Libya connection in the Manchester concert suicide bombing and attack on Christians by extremist operating from Libya in Egypt has thrown a light on the threat posed by Jihadists groups that have taken advantage of lawlessness in the troubled North African nation to put down roots, recruit fighters and export militants to cause death and carnage elsewhere. Libya has been embroiled in violence … [Read more...] about Libya a breeding ground for militants
Partition will be a disaster for Syriaon May 24, 2017 SINCE the creation of de-escalation zones inside Syria with Russia, Iran and Turkey as guarantors the talks for partition of the country is gaining momentum. This idea of de-jure partition of Syria was officially the Plan B of John Kerry, the former US secretary of state which he announced in February, 2016. But at that time other major powers operating in Syria doesn’t showed any … [Read more...] about Partition will be a disaster for Syria
