Two important meetings earlier this month revealed the extent of the gulf between the G7 group of countries and Russia, China, and Iran.
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The negotiations between the US and Hamas over the future of the Gaza Strip could mark the first step towards a solution between Israel and the Palestinians, writes Hussein Haridy
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After last week’s stormy meeting in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended a summit meeting in London where he received the support of the Europeans.
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Will the Europeans go along with the new US strategy on exploring peace prospects in Ukraine, or will they continue to increase their military support for the country.
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European leaders meeting in Munich last week were surprised to learn of imminent peace talks between the US and Russia on Ukraine.
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Consternation and disbelief greeted US President Donald Trump’s plans to dispossess the Palestinian population of Gaza of their land and homes last week, writes Hussein Haridy
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With uncertainty growing regarding the intentions of the US administration towards the Middle East, Egypt, the Arabs, and the Palestinians must close ranks to oppose Israeli plans to annex the West Bank and re-occupy Gaza, writes Hussein Haridy
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The top priority of Trump administration diplomacy in the Middle East will be to advance the interests of Israel, writes Hussein Haridy
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Will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal that came into effect earlier this week hold and bring the war to an end, asks Hussein Haridy
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US President-elect Donald Trump will soon begin his second term in office with unpredictable consequences for the rest of the world, writes Hussein Haridy
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The stage is set for a major military confrontation between the US and Israel and Iran if Tehran does not yield to American and Israeli threats.
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The re-election of former US president Donald Trump could provide a much-needed opening for a European de-escalation process with Russia, writes Hussein Haridy
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It would be prudent not to make predictions about the political future of Syria. Before former president Hafez Al-Assad seized power there in 1971, Syria had witnessed several coups d’etat. The Arab countries have not forgotten them.
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Syria will revert to political instability after the armed takeover of the capital Damascus and the flight of former president Bashar Al-Assad, writes Hussein Haridy
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US President Joe Biden has just a few weeks left to realise his vision of a secure and prosperous Middle East, writes Hussein Haridy
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Two high-level meetings took place in the Peruvian capital Lima earlier this month with important implications for the world as a whole, writes Hussein Haridy
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Outgoing US President Joe Biden met Chinese President Xi Jinping for the last time last week before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in January
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The foreign policy decisions made by the new Trump administration could have far-reaching consequences in reshaping the Middle East, writes Hussein Haridy
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Neither candidate in the US presidential elections will make a significant difference as far as US policy in the Middle East is concerned, writes Hussein Haridy
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his eleventh visit to the region last week, since last year’s attacks on Israel, writes Hussein Haridy
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