Money for Obama's nuclear upgrades better spent on conventional weapons
As they prepare to leave office, presidents often seek to do something about nuclear weapons.
President Bill Clinton tried to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test...
Why war crimes charges now extend to the destruction of ancient monuments
For the first time, the International Criminal Court in The Hague has opened war crimes proceedings against an Islamist militant accused of leading in...
What the Kurdish debacle means for Turkey
Turkey welcomed almost with celebrations the debacle that the peshmerga suffered at the hands of the Iraqi government forces. Nonetheless, it now has to...
Trump should ‘save’ US from virus, not make threats – Iran
Iran's military spokesman on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump should concentrate on "saving" his own country from the "major crisis" caused by Coronavirus,...
Al Qaeda’s love affair with the ayatollahs of Iran: my enemy’s enemy is my...
At a time when the Middle East is gripped by the bitter rivalry between the traditions of Sunni and Shiite Islam, the revelation that...
To succeed, secession bids require recognition
Weeks on from their independence referendums, both the Catalans and Kurds are undoubtedly on the back foot. Neither leadership has yet declared independence, and...
How to counter Putin in Syria: U.S report
One can hear the disbelief in capitals from Washington to London to Berlin to Ankara and beyond. How can Vladimir Putin, with a sinking...
UAE flag a symbol of unity for all residents
'Raise it up high ... keep it high'. And high is where the UAE flag remains in the hearts of thousands of its residents....
How the Oscars' social activism took on Hollywood
With Chris Rock, an acerbic black comedian, set to host Sunday night's Oscar broadcast in Hollywood, even as Al Sharpton led a protest outside...
Saudi Arabia's oil policy could become more transparent
The appointment of Khalid al-Falih as Saudi Arabia's new energy minister to replace veteran oil minister Ali al-Naimi is likely to bring a big...
