News 24/7 – Dec. 15, 2024 Researcher and political analyst specializing in Middle East issues, Eva J. Koulouriotis, speaks to NEWS 24/7 about the rapid advance of the armed Syrian opposition, the torture of the Assad dynasty, the next day in the country, as well as the stance that Greece […]
Ethnos – Dec. 10, 2024 According to the political analyst, after the opposition prevailed in Syria, the Syrians displaced in Turkey and other neighbouring areas, who number approximately ten million, began to return to their homes. Political analyst and Middle East expert Eva Koulouriotis quoted her assessment to ethnos.gr that after […]
OrientXXI – Nov. 19, 2024 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad inherited the alliance between Damascus and Tehran from his father. Over time, this alliance has become a necessity, particularly with the outbreak of the Syrian revolution in March 2011. But in the context of the current war in the Middle East, […]
Hezbollah, Israel, and Tehran: Anatomy of an Unfinished WarThe first round of negotiations between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors began in Washington two days ago, coinciding with an increase in Israeli airstrikes targeting positions and members of the Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon, as well as the advance of Israeli forces further along the Litani River. Meanwhile, Hezbollah's reliance on suicide drones is growing, a development that is beginning to worry the Northern Command of the IDF. This is an analysis of the ongoing, albeit quiet, war on the Israeli-Lebanese border, between the negotiations in Washington, Baabda Palace in Beirut, and Islamabad.Read more 👇... See MoreSee Less
Inside the Strategic Deadlock Between the US, Iran, and IsraelPeace, Pressure, or Final Strike? The Four Paths AheadAbout 24 hours after Trump announced the launch of what he called "Operation Freedom," the American president reversed his decision and announced its suspension. Trump justified this move by citing progress in talks in Islamabad, where US and Iranian officials were exchanging messages. Many observers see this as an indication of a weakness in the American position, while others believe that Iran has yielded to US pressure, especially after the IGGC announced two days ago the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian conditions. Since yesterday, Tehran and Washington have been exchanging fire in the strait, with both sides asserting that the ceasefire is still holding. This is a brief overview of the diplomatic scene between Washington and Tehran, while Israel remains focused on the Lebanese arena and awaits Trump's decision on peace or war. Read more 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
"The Great Middle East war" that will change the face of the entire regionAbout two weeks after the start of the American-Israeli war against the Iranian regime, the scene remains unclear. Despite the killing of its Supreme Leader, It does not appear that the Islamic Republic's system is close to collapse, nor does it seem that the two allies in Washington and Jerusalem have finished delivering blows on the military, security, and economic levels. A calm analysis of the unfolding events in Tehran, Jerusalem, and Washington, and the prospects for both military and diplomatic solution.Read more 👇... See MoreSee Less
Two Visions, One War: The Clash That Will Decide the Middle EastHow the US–Israel War with Iran Could Reshape the Region and the WorldAs six days pass since the American–Israeli war against Iran began, the exchange of words and rhetoric continues. The end of this war remains unclear in both its scope and timing, while the conflict expands to include most of the geography of the Middle East. A calm analytical reading of the early signs of the war, its causes, the current political and military situation, and the possible scenarios for the final chapter of this war. Read more 👇... See MoreSee Less
On the Edge of Fire: How Close the U.S. and Iran Are to Open WarWhile Washington is deploying massive forces toward the Middle East in a manner reminiscent of the final weeks before Maduro's arrest in Venezuela, there is a rapidly accelerating diplomatic movement led by Ankara, which could represent the last opportunities for the Iranian regime before a US military intervention. This analysis examines the scenarios for peace and war between Iran and the United States.Read more 👇... See MoreSee Less