The Following piece is written by a Yemeni-based journalist who writes for the Foreign Policy Blogs network and, due to serious security concerns, remains anonymous. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal In a recent interview with news channel al-Alam, Naif Alsharabi, a Yemeni political analyst and member of Yemen’s Public Committees revealed that in his […]
Here in America, a lot of us are aware of what Memorial Day stands for – it formally commemorates the men and women who fought and died while in military service. However, too often, it’s simply summer’s annual kick-off, and the official start to vacation season. Once upon a time, Memorial Day marked a moment […]
The world has become less peaceful in 2011, according to the latest Global Peace Index (GPI). This is the third consecutive year that the GPI, produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), has shown a decline in the levels of world peace. The 2011 Index dramatically reflects the impact on national rankings of […]
The Following piece is written by a Yemeni-based journalist who writes for the Foreign Policy Blogs network and, due to serious security concerns, remains anonymous. In a Friday speech, just ahead of Yemen National Day, President Ali Abdullah Saleh announced that he was in support of early Presidential elections. He also denounced foreign meddling, stating […]
Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad might soon face a firing squad of U.S. missiles, fighter jets and aircraft carriers in the wake of hundreds, if not thousands, of murders on the streets of Damascus and throughout the country. While Assad’s actions might lead to sanctions or another non-military response, the situation could escalate — like […]
This piece was written by Lisa Daftari. Lisa Daftari is a California-based journalist and commentator and a regular Fox News contributor, specializing in counter-terrorism and Iranian affairs. She can be reached via http://www.lisadaftari.com/ A week after President Obama’s Middle East speech, it has become increasingly evident that although there was much talk, little will result. President Obama’s […]
http://globalfilm.foreignpolicyblogs.com/2011/05/25/the-oath-2010/
The Following piece is written by a Yemeni-based journalist who writes for the Foreign Policy Blogs network and, due to serious security concerns, remains anonymous. Embattled President Saleh announced on Wednesday morning in an interview with Reuters that Yemen would not become another failed state like Somalia; and that he will not allow the country […]
As the architects of the Iraq war remain holed up in this last bastion of neo-conservatism, AEI’s continued influence and Gates’ congruence to their guidance may come as a surprise to many, in an era of hope and change
The last few days have been very dramatic, as far as American/Israeli relations are concerned. I am not going to spell out everything that has been happening in the wake of the AIPAC conference that took place this past weekend in Washington, DC. One need not look further than earlier posts on this blog to […]
he Following piece is written by a Yemeni-based journalist who writes for the Foreign Policy Blogs network and, due to serious security concerns, remains anonymous. YEMEN SANA’A- Only a day after the Opposition inked the GCC proposal which was meant to pave the way to a peaceful transition of power, President Saleh suggested that he […]
The Following piece is written by a Yemeni-based journalist who writes for the Foreign Policy Blogs network and, due to serious security concerns, remains anonymous. While anti-government protesters continue to demand the immediate departure of their long standing and much hated President; Yemen is now facing an imminent multi facets crisis which ripples, will be […]
Popular from Press
