News on politics, security and defence in the Middle East and North Africa
by Neville Teller Hezbollah’s secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah, in power for 30 years, faces an acute dilemma. On the one hand, Hezbollah cannot possibly endorse the formal negotiations now in progress…
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By James M. Dorsey 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. In a mirror image of recent polling…
by Neville Teller Beach Sambo is a little-known martial art that engenders huge enthusiasm among its adherents. This year the World Beach Sambo Championships, incorporating contests in eight weight…
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By James M. Dorsey US President Joe Biden’s pledge to return values, morals and ethics to politics and policies is 18 months into his presidency more of an aspiration than…
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by Neville Teller When Western politicians announce they are retiring, their supporters normally express regret and wish them well. Iraq (to misquote the well-known aphorism) is a foreign country…
By James M. Dorsey Thank you to all who have demonstrated their appreciation for my column by becoming paid subscribers. This allows me to ensure that it continues to have…