Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ is an attack on Palestinian identity
Israel Palestine

Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ is an attack on Palestinian identity

The deal that may be announced after Ramzan might be a further blow to the aspirations of Palestinians, and involves Israel taking over all the illegal settlements in the West Bank

Abdul Rahman
May 10, 2019
Iran to not comply with sections of 2015 nuclear deal
Iran

Iran to not comply with sections of 2015 nuclear deal

Faced with ruthless US sanctions, Iran has decided to resume storage of enriched uranium and heavy water. US sanctions ban the export of these materials, which was originally allowed under the JCPOA

Abdul Rahman
May 8, 2019
Despite assemblies and multiple rounds of talks, peace remains elusive in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Despite assemblies and multiple rounds of talks, peace remains elusive in Afghanistan

The recent Loya Jirga and rounds of talks between the US and the Taliban do not seem to be able to provide a clear road map for the peace process in Afghanistan

Abdul Rahman
May 5, 2019
Iran sanctions
Iran United States

Global economy pushed to the edge over Iran sanctions

As the Trump administration refuses to extend the sanction waivers for buying Iranian oil to eight major economies, including India, China and Turkey, beyond May 2, the global economy is pushed on edge

Abdul Rahman
April 29, 2019
Will Ukraine’s new president be able to carve out a new path?
Ukraine

Will Ukraine’s new president be able to carve out a new path?

Volodymyr Zelensky, who has no political experience, has been elected president of Ukraine by a huge margin. His lack of legacy is seen as a positive aspect when it comes to improving relations with Russia, which nosedived under his predecessor

Abdul Rahman
April 23, 2019
Sudan’s protesters have the advantage but must safeguard their victories
Sudan

Sudan’s protesters have the advantage but must safeguard their victories

Conditions on the ground, as well as international pressure could led to the military authorities transferring power to a civilian arrangement soon. However, the Sudanese need to be wary of a possible return by the military

Abdul Rahman
April 21, 2019
WikiLeaks: pricking imperialist bubbles since 2006
World

WikiLeaks: pricking imperialist bubbles since 2006

The viciousness of the persecution of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks stems from their consistent success in exposing the lies of imperialism and destroying the claims of the West to stand for the good of all

Abdul Rahman
April 20, 2019
Elections in Israel: a race to the bottom
Israel

Elections in Israel: a race to the bottom

The elections to the Knesset on April 9 are likely to see the victory of forces that believe in further suppressing the rights of Palestinians, and dismiss all chances of peace

Abdul Rahman
April 9, 2019