Δημοσιεύθηκε στην εφημερίδα Al-Quds Al-Arabi στις 28/11/2017, σελ. 21 Ναι … η συριακή επανάσταση προδόθηκε από όλους τους διεθνείς εταίρους και τους Άραβες αδελφούς. Ναι … κάποιοι προσκολλήθηκαν στο θρησκευτικό τέρας σε βάρος της ελευθερίας και της δημοκρατίας. Ναι … ο συριακός λαός γνώριζε ότι οι γείτονες, Άραβες και Τούρκοι, […]
Η ατμόσφαιρα στον Λίβανο είναι ηλεκτρισμένη τις τελευταίες δύο εβδομάδες μετά την ανακοίνωση της παραίτησης του πρωθυπουργού του Σαάντ Χαρίρι από το Ριάντ. Αν και σύμφωνα με το Reuters η παραίτηση έγινε υπό την πίεση της Σαουδικής Αραβίας, είναι σίγουρο ότι η χρονική στιγμή της δεν είναι τυχαία εάν λάβουμε […]
Beirut Strike and the Risk of Regional EscalationAssessing the Next Moves of Israel, Hezbollah, Iran, and the United StatesA few hours ago, Israeli warplanes struck a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut. According to a statement from the Israeli military, the attack targeted a command and control centre belonging to Hezbollah and came as a response to the militia's continued attacks on northern Israel. Although Lebanese media sources reported that the attack did not kill any Hezbollah commanders, the very fact that it was carried in Beirut's southern suburbs represents a dangerous escalation that could have wider regional repercussions. This analysis examines the details of this attack and its potential ramifications.Read more 👇... See MoreSee Less
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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