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The Palestinian Authority’s Condemnation of Saudi & Gulf States' Normalization with Israel: The Absurdities & Emerging Opportunities

The Palestinian Authority’s Condemnation of Saudi & Gulf States' Normalization with Israel: The Absurdities & Emerging Opportunities

The Palestinian Authority (PA) was formed by the 1993 Oslo Accords – a normalization process led by Yassir Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Without the Oslo Accords, there would be no Palestinian Authority. Yet, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and all members of the PA openly oppose the Saudi and

Iran Has Lost Legitimacy in Leading A Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Issue: Analysis of Iran's Supreme Leader's Speech After the Ballistic Missile Attacks

Iran Has Lost Legitimacy in Leading A Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Issue: Analysis of Iran's Supreme Leader's Speech After the Ballistic Missile Attacks

“Palestine and Lebanon have been able to push back the Zionist regime to the position it was in 70 years ago.” -Ayatollah Khamenei, October 4, 2024. Iran has been involved in all the wars in the Middle East since 2011, which have claimed a million lives, most of them Muslims[

On Yahya Sinwar’s Death: Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely – Time for Decentralized Governance for Palestinians

On Yahya Sinwar’s Death: Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely – Time for Decentralized Governance for Palestinians

Since the October 7 War started in Gaza, few individual voices have been heard from the Strip. The most significant information came from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry. On the other side, there have been daily protests against the Israeli government by hostage families. Israelis have vented out a wide

The Root of Iran’s Destabilizing Strategy in the Middle East & Why an Iran-Israel War is Closer than Ever

The Root of Iran’s Destabilizing Strategy in the Middle East & Why an Iran-Israel War is Closer than Ever

“Israel is a disgraceful blot... [it should be] wiped off the face of the earth." -Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, 2005. “Israel's annihilation is the only real cure, but that doesn't mean destroying Jews in this region." -Ayatollah Khamenei, July 2014 Iran's destabilizing acts in

Mehdi Hasan & The Art of Defending the Indefensible Acts of Hamas: Implications for Misinformation, Incitement & Global Terror

Mehdi Hasan & The Art of Defending the Indefensible Acts of Hamas: Implications for Misinformation, Incitement & Global Terror

“I reject the premise of your question…” Mehdi Hasan Israel’s war in Gaza is about three things. First, the October 7th massacre in communities in southern Israel was an act of mass murder, mass destruction, and terrorism – the perpetrators must be held to justice, and they can be tried

What if October 7 Happened to Saudi Arabia or Türkiye: An International Law Perspective

What if October 7 Happened to Saudi Arabia or Türkiye: An International Law Perspective

The October 7 Massacres involved a non-state actor (Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza) launching a killing spree on their neighbor, a sovereign state, Israel. What does this mean under international law? And where does each of the the distinct parties stand under international law. Would Saudi Arabia or

Palestinian Statecraft Evolution: Can the Gulf Vision 2030 Be Extended to Underwrite Palestinian State Incubation?

Palestinian Statecraft Evolution: Can the Gulf Vision 2030 Be Extended to Underwrite Palestinian State Incubation?

This article examines the conventional elements that shape the path towards a legitimate Palestinian state. It examines the internal state incubation requirements and the role of a possible dominant power in the region to underwrite the development of a Palestinian state apparatus that can thrive sustainably. Building Viable States Statecraft