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The high-profile, Iran-backed militia denied responsibility for attacks on US targets in Iraq. Kataib Hezbollah, one of the largest Iran-backed militias in Iraq, publicly denied any involvement in a recent rocket strike on Erbil International Airport and Baghdad’s Green Zone. “We absolutely did not target Erbil or the Green Zone …
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February, 2021
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27 February
RAND report advocates development over defense in the Middle East
The report said US policy is outdated and has not led to security in the region. A leading American think tank has released a report urging the US government to prioritize development and good governance in the Middle East over security. The RAND Corporation report says the United States needs …
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27 February
US generals head to Tunisia ahead of major military exercise
The Pentagon aims to bolster partnerships in North Africa with the African Lion exercise this summer. Two senior United States Army commanders will arrive in Tunisia on Wednesday to meet with local officials ahead of a planned multinational military exercise in North Africa. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the commander of all …
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27 February
West-East dilemma closes in on Erdogan
As Erdogan teeters between the West and the Russia-China axis, it will be his goal of securing his political future at home that determines which direction he takes. In a span of five days last week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered two diametrically opposed messages to Washington, highlighting his …
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27 February
As Erdogan finesses Turkey-US ties, Pentagon reiterates stance on S-400s
A Pentagon official urged Ankara to take action over its Russian-made S-400 missile acquisition after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed interest in restoring bilateral ties. As the Turkish government attempts to recalibrate relations with the new US administration under President Joe Biden, its acquisition of Russian-made S-400 missile defense …
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27 February
Iraq Calls on Arab League To Restore Syria’s Membership
Iraq has argued that Syria should be reinstated to the Arab League, writes Al-Masdar. Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, stressed the need to return Syria to its seat in the Arab League while noting that this would achieve the principle of integration in Arab work and coordination. The Iraqi minister …
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27 February
IDF prepared to take action to stop Iran from obtaining nukes – Gantz
Foreign Ministry: “Without supervision, Iran will continue to act in the dark to promote its nuclear plan.” The IDF is preparing in case it needs to take action against Iran, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said at a graduate ceremony for new IDF officers on Wednesday. “The IDF is currently working …
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27 February
When It Comes to Soft Power, China Is Already Outpacing the U.S.
The coming crisis of American power that is sure to follow the November election will be unique in U.S. history. Competing with China, Russia and whatever other major rivals may emerge will be less about aircraft carriers, fighter jets, nuclear submarines and stealth bombers than ever before, and more about …
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27 February
Russia’s Naval Base in Sudan Opens a Long-Sought Gateway to the Red Sea
Following Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s approval last month of a new naval base to be built on Sudan’s Red Sea coast, official Kremlin statements have billed the facility as a logistics center that will be defensive in nature—for principal use as a resupply station for Russian warships. In spite …
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27 February
The U.S. Can Still Promote Democracy in Africa
America’s democracy, once seen as a shining light and inspiration to democrats across the world, was pushed to the brink by Donald Trump’s presidency. In the aftermath of last month’s storming of the Capitol by right-wing extremists, some commentators declared that the United States’ own troubles mean it must now …
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