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War in Yemen: IranAnalysis: Iranian Reactions to Operation Decisive Storm
Despite being a local force indigenous to Yemen and of the Fiver-Zaydi branch of Shiite Islam (Iran is of the Twelver variety), the Houthis have reaped significant dividends from their new and evolving relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran. In fact, a December 2014 Reuters report confirmed “Iranian military and financial support to the Houthis before and after their takeover of Sanaa on Sept. 21” based on divergent sourcing. It is exactly this kind of involvement that Operation Decisive Storm aims to break.
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War in YemenPakistanis flee Yemen
Family members embraced their loved ones in Pakistan’s capital city, where they arrived after evacuating Yemen, in light of the Saudi Arabian campaign to stop the Houthi militia there.
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ISIS RecruitingSaudi Arabia fights pull of Islamic State
"Those from a lower class, who don't have any awareness, those are the people Daesh looks for," he says, using an Arabic acronym for the group. "They are easy for Daesh to brainwash."
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Global Oil MarketsAnalysts: Saudi intervention in Yemen unlikely to move oil prices much
Still, most analysts say there is a strong possibility that oil prices will head down again. The market remains oversupplied, although there is debate about the magnitude of the glut. Demand usually weakens in the second quarter of the year as winter winds down in the northern hemisphere and refineries shut down for maintenance.
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War in Yemen: CoalitionU.S. Supports, Would Cooperate With Proposed Arab Force: Carter
The United States supports Arab plans to create a unified military force to counter growing security threats in the Middle East, and the Pentagon will cooperate with it where U.S. and Arab interests coincide, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Monday.
- Stratfor - The Middle Eastern Balance of Power Matures
- Associated Press - A look at the countries involved in the Saudi Arabia-led airstrikes targeting Yemen rebels
- Washington Post - Opinion: An Arab military force could compound the region’s problems
- Brookings Institution - Can this joint Arab military force succeed where others have failed?
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Saudi - RussiaSaudi Prince Slams Putin for Arming Assad and Fueling Conflict in the Middle East
The Saudis are among a number of Arab and Western governments that oppose Assad's regime and Russia's continued military support of the Syrian leader, who has been accused of using chemical weapons and barrel bombs on civilians.
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Iran NegotiationsDiplomats to Issue Joint Statement of Progress at Iran Talks
The report of the statement follows several days of long meetings. After leaving the talks briefly yesterday to return to Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov returned to the negotiations today. Though on Sunday he told reporters he is “not paid to be optimistic,” this morning he said that “chances are high” for a deal.
- Guardian - Deal or no deal? What happens next after Iran nuclear talks climax
- Washington Post - Diplomats scurry to reach Iran deal before deadline
- Defense One - Iran Nuclear Talks Threatened by Politics at Home and Proxy War Abroad /
- Foreign Policy - How France Became an Iran Hawk
- Bloomberg - Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Final Day With Agreement Still Elusive
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Saudi Stock MarketSaudi bourse’s rules for opening to foreigners expected by end-April
With roughly the same value as all other Gulf Arab markets combined, and worth more than stock markets in either Russia, Malaysia or Turkey, the kingdom is also one of the last major global bourses to open itself for foreigners to directly invest in the exchange.
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Social EntrepreneurshipOpinion: Why social entrepreneurship is critical for MENA
The concept of social entrepreneurship has its own challenges in this part of the world. Developmental work is traditionally associated with the nonprofit mentality and in many cases is accused of sinister agendas and corruption. As such, it’s difficult for community stakeholders to accept the concept of profit-making companies that address social challenges.
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Housing and Real EstateOpinion: It’s time for Saudi Arabia to finally make good on housing promises
Of the social spending packages unveiled by King Abdullah at the time, more than half ($67bn) went on home-building. To say the results have been disappointing would be an understatement.
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