News 31 Dec 1969 As chaos and violence consume Iraq, US keeps focus on deterring Iran The Trump administration’s realism is well suited to the crisis in Iraq, with a clear red line on keeping out Iranian missiles. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: As chaos and… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Chaos spreads in Iraq as PM office remains vacant As Iraq approaches the constitutional deadline for selecting the new prime minister, chaos is spreading in the streets. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Chaos spreads in Iraq as PM office… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 US sanctions three Iran-backed militia leaders for violence against Iraq protesters The United States will impose sanctions on three leaders of Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have committed human rights abuses against Iraqi protesters. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US sanctions three… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: Saudi king calls Trump after Florida shooting Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel: Saudi king calls Trump after Florida shooting Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Erdogan in NATO: Russia’s ‘Trojan horse’? President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned from London to Ankara as a “loser” who failed to achieve anything at the NATO summit. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Erdogan in NATO: Russia’s… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Intel: How pressure is mounting on Egypt to release detained Americans Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has taken up the case of a US citizen held in Cairo with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Intel: How… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Netanyahu hangs on, drags Israel toward third election Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on a rotation agreement and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz' rejection of an indicted partner have Israel headed for a third election. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Turkish-backed forces loot Ras al-Ain Some residents of Ras al-Ain braved the ongoing chaos there to check on their houses, but found them destroyed or confiscated by opposition and pro-Turkish factions. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Turkey’s first 'indigenous and national' credit rating agency Turkey bought 85.05% of Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) Avrasya. How did a seemingly Japanese company became a national asset? Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkey’s first 'indigenous and national'… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Nov 2019 Who helps former ultra-Orthodox integrate into Israeli way of life? Israelis who leave the ultra-Orthodox way of life find themselves without basic education, psychological support or career prospects. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Who helps former ultra-Orthodox integrate into Israeli… Meet the Middle East
