Archives for December, 2022

Analysis

US top Middle East commander tests new model of deterring Iran

As the Pentagon shifts focus to China and Russia, CENTCOM’s chief is banking on experimentation with unmanned surveillance and artificial intelligence to offset a smaller US footprint in the Middle East.

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Two dead, 200 rescued in Lebanon migrant boat sinking: army

Agence France-Presse

Rare Fatah rally in Hamas-controlled Gaza

Agence France-Presse

'Historic moment': Saudis flock to buy Ronaldo shirts after Al Nassr deal

Agence France-Presse

Turkish, Syrian FMs could meet soon as diplomatic thaw gains steam

The top Turkish diplomat said Saturday that he could meet with his Syrian counterpart in mid-January. 

Turkey

Iranian killed at memorial for slain protesters: rights group

Agence France-Presse

General Assembly refers Israeli occupation to UN court

Agence France-Presse

Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr in deal worth 'more than 200m euros'

Agence France-Presse

Turkey, Syrian government may cooperate on the ground

Turkey is considering cooperating with the Syrian government in rebel-held Syrian territories after the first high-level talks between Turkey and the Syrian government in Moscow this week.

Turkey

Three Egypt police killed in attack in Suez Canal city

Agence France-Presse

Syria attacks blamed on jihadists kill fighter, 12 oil workers

Agence France-Presse

Culture

Saudi soccer team reported to sign Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly sign with Riyadh's Al Nassr Football Club, for which landing the Portuguese superstar is a major win.

Legacy: Gulf

Analysis

Will Biden, Netanyahu find common ground on Iran in 2023?

EU Foreign Policy Chief meanwhile says ‘no alternative’ to JCPOA to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon.

By Week in Review

Hundreds of Syrians protest signs of Damascus-Ankara thaw

Agence France-Presse

Israeli press gives Netanyahu government critical reception

Agence France-Presse

Iraq's tech ecosystem offers bright spot for private sector

Despite numerous regional and country-specific challenges, Iraqi start-ups had a good year.

Iraq