Home / REGIONS / Middle East (page 75)

Middle East

Vladimir Putin sends message to Russia-Islamic World Conference

Russia’s message to the wider Islamic world is one of peace, cooperation and respect. By Adam Garrie •   Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan is often thought of as a symbol of conservative multiculturalism, something distinct from the radical forced acculturation which has caused social tensions …

Read More »

Strategic Importance of ‘Safe Zones’ in Syria for Global Anti-Terrorist Fight

By Shehab Al Makahleh • Recent ceasefire agreement reached by representatives of Russia, Iran and Turkey ― as guarantors ― on establishment of four ‘safe zones’ in Syria, during latest round of Astana peace talks on May 4, has an important strategic aspect to it, especially from the military …

Read More »

Iranian Presidential Elections Potential to Upend the Middle East Political Landscape

The outcome of the forthcoming Iranian presidential elections will have significant effects on the country’s internal affairs, as well as its relations with major regional and global powers. By Shehab Al Makahleh • Iranian 12th presidential elections on May 19th will determine the next president of the largest Persian …

Read More »

Terrorists Are Terrorists and Not “Rebels” in Syria

Waging war depends on disinformation, deception and Big Lies – used to justify the unjustifiable. Conflict in Syria isn’t civil. All anti-government forces are US-supported terrorists (under various “jihadist” Al Qaeda affiliated labels). Names of different groups don’t matter.  They’re all cut out of the same cloth.  They …

Read More »

Western States Want to Destroy Syria – Chechen President Kadyrov

Moscow, SANA – Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov stressed condemnation of the US aggression on the Syrian territories, describing it as a violation of the international laws. In an interview with Russia Today TV, President Kadyrov warned against the schemes hatched by the Western states against Syria, saying that …

Read More »