Category: MIddle East

Can a US–Saudi Nuclear Deal Reshape the Middle East Without Israeli Normalization?

For years, Washington hoped it could reach one big deal with Saudi Arabia. The United States would strengthen rits security relationship with Riyadh and help the kingdom build a civilian nuclear program. In return, Saudi Arabia would recognize Israel. If it worked, Washington would bring Saudi Arabia closer to Israel while strengthening its own position in the Gulf. That plan […]

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As war with Iran weakens US influence, China expands Middle East security role

The clearest example is the recent “Eagles of Civilisation 2026” military exercises with Egypt. The drills demonstrated capabilities that went beyond symbolic military diplomacy. China deployed J-16 fighter aircraft, a YY-20A aerial tanker, a KJ-500 airborne early-warning aircraft, an electronic warfare aircraft, and other support assets to Egypt. For the first time, Chinese jet formations flew more than 6,000 kilometres […]

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20 Afghan nationals executed in Iran this year, rights groups report

An Amu review of reports by Iranian human rights organizations found that at least 20 Afghan citizens have been executed in Iranian prisons since the beginning of 2026, amid concerns over access to lawyers, fair trials and a lack of transparency surrounding executions. The figures show that the executions were carried out between Jan. 1 and Aug. 28. At least […]

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La Chine et la guerre contre l’Iran : les calculs de Pékin vont au-delà des simples gains et pertes

Alors que la guerre américano-israélienne contre l’Iran entre dans son sixième mois, l’attention se tourne vers la Chine et sa position dans ce conflit. Cependant, les calculs de Pékin ne se limitent pas à déterminer qui gagne et qui perd, mais portent davantage sur les répercussions de la guerre sur l’énergie, le commerce, la stabilité et l’équilibre des pouvoirs au […]

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How many wars one has to lose to stop being called “the greatest military in the world”

Trump was an idiot for starting the war, but it is the US military that lost it. It makes my skin crawl whenever I hear someone recite the mantra – “the US has the greatest military in the history of the world”.

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«L’effet rebond», ou la nouvelle vie du protocole d’accord entre l’Iran et les États-Unis

Washington a pratiquement déclaré que le protocole d’accord Iran-États-Unis est révolu. Pas dans le coma : il a rendu l’âme. Pourtant, nous assistons peut-être aujourd’hui au rebond spectaculaire par excellence — comme cadre directeur de la politique étrangère de l’Iran de l’après-guerre. À toutes fins pratiques, Téhéran présente désormais ce qui était auparavant connu sous le nom de «Mémorandum d’Islamabad» […]

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Ex-CIA Larry Johnson : les Houthis bloquent l’Arabie saoudite, la lettre secrète de l’Iran au Pakistan

Pour la première fois, les deux principales routes d’exportation de pétrole du Moyen-Orient se ferment simultanément — les Houthis, soutenus par l’Iran, ont déclaré un blocus maritime de l’Arabie saoudite tandis que le détroit d’Ormuz reste effectivement fermé. Alors que les forces américaines subissent des pertes en Jordanie et que l’approbation de Washington s’effondre, Zulfiqar Ali de Transition Protocol et […]

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Le système satellitaire chinois Beidou redéfinit la guerre entre Téhéran & Washington

Permettez-moi de la résumer. Au cours de la guerre de 12 jours en juin 2025, les missiles et drones iraniens ont peiné face à la guerre électronique élaborée menée par Israël et les États-Unis. Le brouillage et la falsification du GPS ont perturbé à plusieurs reprises leurs systèmes de guidage, limitant ainsi leur efficacité pendant cet intense conflit de 12 […]

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Iran says ties with Taliban will continue regardless of recognition

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it will continue expanding relations with the Taliban regardless of whether Tehran formally recognizes their rule, describing recognition as a separate political and legal process. The comments come as Iran maintains close diplomatic and economic ties with the Taliban while stopping short of officially recognizing their rule. Speaking at a news conference, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for […]

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India Flexes Muscles in Turkey’s Backyard: A New Front in the Middle East

India is expanding ties with Greece, Cyprus, Armenia, and Israel to counter Turkey’s growing regional influence and its partnership with Pakistan. By strengthening defense cooperation and strategic partnerships, New Delhi is increasing its footprint in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. As a result, the India–Turkey rivalry has the potential to develop into a new geopolitical fault line in the […]

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