Questions from Turkey’s quake
On August 17, 1999, Turkey suffered an earthquake registering 7.6 on the Richter scale that killed some 176,000 people. The then leader of the opposition in Turkey’s parliament, Recep Tayyip…
Saudi Arabia Announces Next Mega Project Revolutionizing the Kingdom’s Future
Saudi Arabia is undertaking an ambitious project to develop its capital, Riyadh, into one of the most livable cities on earth. Spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the new…
Protest in Iran: A Middle Eastern déjà vu with a twist of irony
To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. A recent survey of Iranian public opinion suggests that the lack…
Lebanon remains in Hezbollah’s clutches
Lebanon has been without a government since the massive explosion of August 4, 2020 blew Port Beirut apart and, with it, Lebanon’s administrative machine. In the aftermath of the blast…
Palestinian Elections – Dahlan Plays the Long Game
The forthcoming Palestinian elections have generated a good deal of speculation.Palestinian Elections - Dahlan Plays the Long Game