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A Diplomatic Solution For Middle East

Posted on April 9, 2015August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
Middle East Diplomacy

When it comes to the Middle East, everything happens at a pace that is too fast to comprehend. Proxy wars, manipulations and unjustifiable violence — unfortunately, a region so blessed and so beautiful is nowadays mostly known for all the wrong things. As of now, Iran-Arab relations are turning from bad to worse with sectarian… Read more A Diplomatic Solution For Middle East

Securing The Gulf: The Question of Yemen

Posted on March 3, 2015August 14, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr

Of late, countries at the centre of the world — Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Libya and even Lebanon for that matter — are going through troubles and disturbances. Be it the Arab Spring or militant insurgency, the overall atmosphere in most countries of the region has been turbulent, to say the least. However, right next to… Read more Securing The Gulf: The Question of Yemen

Sunni Caliphate and Shiite Imamate

Posted on June 21, 2014August 15, 2020 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
The Growth of Caliphate until 750 CE

So Iraq is in turmoil, and a full-fledged sectarian conflict between Sunnis and Shiites looks imminent. Probably, USA will need to interfere yet again (there’s oil at stake, after all), and the inefficiency of Nouri al-Maliki’s rule has been exposed. However, beyond all that, something else is worth discussing here. The message and motives of… Read more Sunni Caliphate and Shiite Imamate

Arab League Summit in Kuwait: Seeking Solidarity?

Posted on March 25, 2014August 14, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr

As we speak, Kuwait is hosting its first Arab League Summit. The slogan for this year’s Summit is “Solidarity For A  Better Future”. Question is: will the Kuwait Summit ensure solidarity for the region? It is a well known fact that the Arab World has seen its own share of regional alliances formed on the… Read more Arab League Summit in Kuwait: Seeking Solidarity?

Iran And The Gulf: Prospects And Challenges

Posted on February 5, 2014August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
iran-middle-east

Past few months have kept Iran busy. Apart from elections and a new President, a proposed nuclear deal is also in the air. With USA and its allies planning to end their disastrous outing in Iraq, Iran’s role in the region seems to be growing with each passing day. Furthermore, the Iranian nuclear deal might… Read more Iran And The Gulf: Prospects And Challenges

Iran-US Nuclear Deal Signals A Gorbachev Moment For Rouhani

Posted on November 25, 2013August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr

So Iran and the United States reached a deal about the nuclear stuff recently. Thus far, I have read many opinions and analyses about this historic event: Israel calls it a mistake of gigantic proportions, US and Iran are considering it to be a step in the right direction, rest of the world is watching,… Read more Iran-US Nuclear Deal Signals A Gorbachev Moment For Rouhani

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