US presidents have been consistently wrong on Syria, failing to grasp the essential element of Syrian politics that keeps the current regime going and going..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Wanted: A comprehensive US policy for Syria
Trump Administration Considers a Drastic Cut in Refugees Allowed to Enter the U.S.
Two options administration officials will consider next week would all but end the United States’ status as one of the leading places accepting refugees from around the world..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Trump Administration Considers a Drastic Cut in Refugees Allowed to Enter the U.S.
Incitement against religious Jews and their parties disfigures election
Know Comment: Snub the anti-religious scallywags
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Incitement against religious Jews and their parties disfigures election
Two dead and 76 injured during Gaza protests
Over 6000 Palestinians gathered along the border. Seventy six people were injured, forty six from live ammunition, according to Palestinian Health Services.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Two dead and 76 injured during Gaza protests
Pentagon touts Space Command as boon to Middle East role
The Donald Trump administration's launch of a Pentagon command to defend US space orbiting satellites could give Middle East commanders a boost in protecting their eyes and ears on the battlefield.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon touts Space Command as boon to Middle East role
Rouhani says he doesn’t want photo-op with Trump — but maybe he should
French President Emmanuel Macron, the man in the middle, is appealing to both sides for compromise.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Rouhani says he doesn’t want photo-op with Trump — but maybe he should
Skepticism looms over Egypt’s plan to develop Sinai
The Egyptian minister of planning announced $316 million worth of investments in the Sinai Peninsula for fiscal year 2020, but observers are skeptical in light of the threats posed by the Islamic State in Sinai.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Skepticism looms over Egypt’s plan to develop Sinai
Cash-strapped Jordan imposes new taxes; public anger ensues
Economists suggest the Jordanian government should cut its own expenses and those of its staff instead of imposing taxes that add to the people’s economic burden.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cash-strapped Jordan imposes new taxes; public anger ensues
Houthis tout missiles that down advanced US drones
Yemen’s Houthi rebels recently downed a US drone and promised to do the same to any others that leave al-Qaeda areas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Houthis tout missiles that down advanced US drones
Iraqi decision to remove Shabak PMU from Ninevah Plains stirs conflict
A dispute over the presence of Popular Mobilization Units in the Ninevah Plains raises concerns about the recurrence of conflict in the area.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi decision to remove Shabak PMU from Ninevah Plains stirs conflict