Posted by by Islam Farag 23 Min Read May 11, 2026 After nearly six decades of membership in OPEC, and despite being the organization’s third-largest oil producer, the United Arab
The convergence of these nations’ interests, coupled with the retreat of traditional powers from regional security management, will breathe life into such an alliance. A few years ago, even the
Despite the fact that millions of Egyptians worked in the Gulf and feel attached to these countries, they are, when it comes to the current conflict, Sunnis by denomination and
This story began with the Arab Spring to destabilize major regional powers like Syria, Yemen, and Egypt, followed by ISIS seizing large areas of Syria and Iraq. From Cairo /
According to insiders, the Gulf prefers gradual reform of the regime over a sudden collapse, fearing the rise of new extremists with whom no understanding can be reached. From Cairo
How the Gaza War Shattered the Saudi-Emirate Partnership By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt As is its custom, the Middle East remains a volatile landscape, a region in perpetual
There are a lot of debates around the recent Egyptian-Israeli agreement. Here are its details and the arguments. By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The announcement by Israeli Prime
All parties engaged in the conflict recognize the impossibility of military victory, yet none appear ready for a ceasefire. By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The ongoing war in
The Calculus of Necessity Shapes the Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt In the early hours of last Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel
Shattering the Gulf’s Security Order By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt In his angry reaction to the Israeli attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al
Shifting paradigms, political opportunities, words and actions and a dangerous alliance. By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The Palestinian issue has long been a pivotal matter shaping the foreign
The Gulf States’ Dreaded Scenario By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011 was a major cause of tension in relations between the
