Middle East
Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'
Leaders in Muscat are struggling to balance their role as a mediator with Washington's 'us-vs-them' approach
June 04, 2026
Elfadil Ibrahim
Middle East
Nothing more dangerous than a Netanyahu scorned
Trump's Iran deal was not his idea and worse, it's getting in the way of the Israeli leader's political survival. Lebanon, unfortunately, will pay the price.
May 28, 2026
Africa
Sniffing out Red Sea access, US in line to be Eritrea's latest suitor
With Strait of Hormuz closed, the US is reportedly seeking normalization with coastline state in the Horn of Africa. But it would be courting rivals, too.
May 05, 2026
Middle East
UAE's dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be
The Emirates don't need the money but they are laying down a marker: if we take fire because of Washington, we want something in return
April 25, 2026
Middle East
Can a drowning Egypt really play Iran war mediator too?
Cairo wants to flex its diplomatic muscle but since it gets most of its energy from Israel and Qatar, it's also trying to survive a growing economic crisis
April 01, 2026
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