Middle Eastern News from World Press Review

ISIS Brutality Becomes a TV Series

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:04:00 GMT

During the 30-days of Ramadan, and while Muslims in the Arab world have been fasting since May 26, millions have tuned into Saudi Arabia's MBC to watch the first ever series about ISIS.

ISIS, Turkey and Oil: Interview with Pelicourt

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:21:00 GMT

Robert Bensh discusses the myriad ways that ISIS and the Paris attack impact global energy security and geopolitics in the Middle East.

Viewpoints: Violence Between Israel and Palestine

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 22:26:00 GMT

Since Israel restricted Muslim access to a holy site in Jerusalem, Israelis and Palestinians have plunged into a new battle in their eternal war.

Khalid al-Asaad Slaughtered by ISIS

Sat, 22 Aug 2015 14:52:00 GMT

Khalid al-Asaad, an 83-year-old caretaker of antiquities in Syria, was beheaded by ISIS, but did not receive the same attention as a slain lion.

Gas Discoveries in the East Mediterranean

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:01:00 GMT

Countries in the East Mediterranean can use gas discoveries as a catalyst for regional cooperation, unlocking the region's production potential.

Viewpoints: Iraq and Syria's Ongoing Conflagration

Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:55:00 GMT

Sectarian warfare in Iraq and a brutal regime in Syria have led to a level of violence and chaos that is extreme even by the Middle East's standards.

Viewpoints: Netanyahu Further Isolates Israel

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 02:40:00 GMT

Through his increasingly belligerent position toward Palestinians and Iran, Netanyahu has managed to incense the United States, Israel's one indispensable ally.

Israel's Brick Wall

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:01:00 GMT

Israel's unreasonableness, backed by U.S. opposition to Palestinian statehood, is bound to isolate Israel and undermine American influence in the region.

Saudi Arabia Continues to Turn Screws on U.S. Shale

Thu, 14 May 2015 21:27:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia has succeeded in maintaining its market share throughout the oil bust by continuing to ratchet up production.

World's 10 Biggest Energy Gluttons

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:20:00 GMT

A look into which countries use the most energy per capita reveals some surprising results, from the Middle East to the Caribbean.

Overcoming ISIS: Transcending Sectarian Rivalries

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:51:00 GMT

The Western strategy of fighting warfare with warfare has only perpetuated sectarian divides, creating the very environment that fostered ISIS.

Viewpoints: Iraq Battles Multiple Crises

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:59:00 GMT

With ISIS continuing to terrorize and control broad swaths of the country, and with international intervention now underway, Iraq also faces a potential political crisis.

Palestine: Political Realities in an Explosive Region

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:45:00 GMT

Standing between Palestinians and a two-state resolve are a militant Hamas, a militant Israel and a Middle East flooded with weaponry of all kinds.

Gaza: The Middle East Children's Alliance

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:42:00 GMT

In this interview, MECA's Ziad Abbas discusses his organization's work to bring aid, clean water and creative outlets to Palestinian children in need.

ISIS and WMD: New Danger in the Middle East

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:49:00 GMT

As flames in the region climb higher and ISIS claims establishment of a caliphate, discord among regional and global forces prevents any meaningful solution.

Iraq: Consequence of Military Training

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:49:00 GMT

Decades of Western military intervention and training have stoked the fires of sectarianism and warfare in Iraq and the broader region.

Turkey: Broker for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 20:05:00 GMT

Despite Israel's ongoing sabotage of peace talks, Turkey continues to work toward reconciliation between theocratic rivals in the Middle East.

Israel and Palestine: A Bi-National Solution

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:43:00 GMT

Two decades of failed negotiations, perpetual conflict and an expanded occupation should encourage an alternative to the two-state solution.

Syria: the Misnomer of 'Combating Terrorism'

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:35:00 GMT

In Syria and across the Middle East, every actor embroiled in conflict is considered a terrorist by someone, making resolutions exceedingly difficult to achieve.

Viewpoints: Saudi Arabia's Geopolitical Maneuvers

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:27:00 GMT

In its battle for regional dominance and ongoing rivalry with Shi'ite Iran, Sunni Saudi Arabia is currently involved in a number of strategic battles throughout the Middle East.

Education Boycott in Israel and Palestine

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:30:00 GMT

An anti-normalization boycott of educational organizations in Israel and Palestine is making much-needed education and dialogue more difficult.

Libya Is a Failed State

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:04:00 GMT

Instability in Libya, a country where militias rove the land, was demonstrated last week when Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was captured in Tripoli.

Syria: Interview with Richard Gowan

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:53:00 GMT

Gowan discusses the obstacles to a peace process, including the fact that extremist rebel factions are unlikely to recognize any ceasefire arrived at in Geneva.

Egypt: Interview with Zachary Lockman

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:03:00 GMT

Lockman discusses the current struggle in Egypt among the Muslim Brotherhood, the revolutionaries of Tahrir Square and the military that has reclaimed power.

Syria: Center of a Region Inflamed

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 22:57:00 GMT

Whether driven by humanitarian aims or not, a U.S. military strike on Syria would be perceived as yet another forceful grab for regional and global hegemony.

Viewpoints: Syria's Ongoing Crisis

Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:45:00 GMT

More than 110,000 civilians are dead. More than 2 million are refugees. The United States, France and Turkey are moving closer to military intervention.

Egypt: Consequences of Morsi's Removal

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:59:00 GMT

The Egyptian Armed Forces' removal of President Morsi has created a number of challenges related to democracy, political stability and the role of Islam.

Viewpoints: Egypt Struggles for Its Soul

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Egypt's second wave of revolution in two years has caused deep divisions within the country, with ramifications that ripple across the region. Worldpress.org presents a sampling of recent news coverage.

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