Israel’s war on Gaza is destroying IMEC’s viability

The Resistance Axis seeks not only to ‘boil the Israeli frog’ but also, incrementally, to unravel the US’ biggest geopolitical projects in West Asia.

By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan
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✍️ Book Review Omar Ahmed: ISIS' Propaganda Machine: Global Mediated Terrorism middleeastmonitor.com/20240513-isis-…

The Gaza 'aid pier': a US geopolitical ploy?

While presented to the world as a humanitarian effort, the US-led 'Maritime Corridor' in Gaza is a strategic maneuver aimed at consolidating US and Israeli control over land and sea.

By Suat Delgen thecradle.co/articles-id/24…

Erdogan’s ‘historic’ visit to Iraq prioritizes economy over politics

No politics: Erdogan’s trip to Iraq instead marks a strategic shift toward strengthening economic ties and pragmatic cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad.

By Zaher Mousa
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The PIJ's defiance amid diplomacy: 'Gaza will not be allowed to fall'

The PIJ's perspectives on the war and ongoing ceasefire negotiations are highlighted in this exclusive interview with a key figure from the movement.

Ibrahim Chamas
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Delivering a ‘True Promise’: an insider account of Iran’s strikes on Israel

Iranian firebrand MP Mahmoud Nabavian reveals the calculated strategy, diplomatic intrigue, and bold military prowess that showcased Tehran’s 13 April missile strikes thecradle.co/articles-id/24…

To Israel’s horror, Hamas brings ‘Two-State Solution’ back into focus

Not only has Israel failed to defeat Hamas, but it is being dragged into discussions on Palestinian statehood, which its Gaza genocide has put back onto the international agenda.
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The US student Intifada: Palestine’s new soft power leverage

An unprecedented wave of US student protests in support of Gaza has dismantled Israeli soft power and handed it to Palestinians.

By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan
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What comes first, a Rafah invasion or a Netanyahu ousting?

Facing domestic and international pressure for Israel’s US-backed Gaza assault, the Biden administration appears poised to throw Netanyahu under the proverbial bus.

By Khalil Harb
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Observers speculate that Pakistan's move to designate Zainebiyoun as a terrorist group may be an attempt to appease Western and Gulf allies, despite potentially harming ties with Iran and bringing about internal sectarian repercussions. middleeastmonitor.com/20240425-the-i…

Troubled waters: Al-Yasat dispute reignites Saudi–Emirati contest

Despite their public portrayal as close allies, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are, at best, ‘frenemies,’ engaging in ferocious competition for regional and economic dominance.

By Mawadda Iskandar
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Saudi’s NEOM ’city in the desert’ project falters amid Gaza war

Faced with challenges, Riyadh has been forced to review its ambitious project, The Line, and reassess “economic normalization” with Israel.

By Giorgio Cafiero
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Pakistan's designation of Zainebiyoun comes at an interesting time #OPINION by Omar Ahmed middleeastmonitor.com/20240425-the-i…

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'the designation of the Zainebiyoun, which has no recorded acts of aggression against Pakistani state interests, suggests this was done to balance Pakistan’s international relations.'

TThe geopolitics of labor: Israel’s quest to replace Palestinian workers with Indians

Israel is mitigating its labor shortage by importing Hindu-only Indians after revoking work permits for Palestinians.

By F.M. Shakil
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The ‘Isfahan incident’: a nail in Israel’s coffin

Tel Aviv’s underwhelming military counter to Iran’s 13 April military strike has destroyed decades of Israel’s carefully cultivated deterrence posture.

By Khalil Harb
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Arab al-Aramshe: Hezbollah issues a notice to Israel’s assassins

Hezbollah has moved to counter Israel’s targeted killing strategy by hitting high-value assets & showcasing stunning intelligence-gathering feats meant to humble Israel.

Khalil Nasrallah
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Precision over power: How Iran’s ‘obsolete’ missiles penetrated Israel’s air defenses

Iran’s successful breach of Israel’s highly regarded air defenses ultimately served as an Iranian political message to Tel Aviv.
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Erdogan’s trade embargo on Israel is entirely self-serving

Turkiye’s recent suspension of 54 export categories to Israel does not arise from moral solidarity with Palestinians.

By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan
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