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April 28, 2021
Saudi Crown Prince Calls Kingdom, US Partners Despite Differences

Washington sees Saudi Arabia in key role maintaining regional stability as tensions with Iran persist
April 26, 2021
Pressure is on for US, EU to Impose Lebanon Sanctions

Analysts say Washington, Brussels should push for sanctions and stolen assets recovery to get Lebanese politicians to carry out real reforms
April 12, 2021
Lebanon Needs Urgent Help, Analysts Say

Long-stalled reforms are being held hostage by corrupt political class and need outside help to break logjam
April 04, 2021
Unprecedented Public Fracture Rocks Jordan’s Ruling Family

Jordanian analysts: King Abdullah shows half-brother Hamzah the limits of activities seen as undermining the power structure
March 30, 2021
Analysts Urge Diplomatic Pressure on Russia to Allow Syria Aid Convoys

Observers say US should use its leverage to get Moscow to stop holding up aid to Syrian war victims
March 25, 2021
Analysts Warn of Economic, Security Collapse in Lebanon

Failure to form a government and start badly needed economic reforms may pave way for failed state
March 22, 2021
Analysts: Saudi Ties Remain Vital to US, Despite Talk of Recalibration

Saudi Arabia’s importance to the US goes way beyond oil, analysts say
March 16, 2021
UNICEF, Aid Organizations Urge More Humanitarian Help as Decade of Conflict Takes Toll on Syrians

Conditions worsen for Syrians as access to basic services, food, security remain under threat
March 10, 2021
Jordan, International Agencies Urge Global Vaccine Equity

Jordan's king says nobody should be left behind in global coronavirus vaccination drive
March 07, 2021
Pope Francis Encourages Iraq’s Christians to Forgive and Rebuild

For the Vatican, the continued presence of Christians in Iraq is vital to keeping alive faith communities that have existed since the time of Christ
March 06, 2021
In Biblical City of Ur, Pope Urges Inter-Religious Tolerance, Fraternity

Speaking at what is said to be patriarch Abraham’s birthplace in today’s Iraq, pontiff says the country’s various communities have suffered too long from terrorism and war
March 05, 2021
Pope to Meet With Shiite Leader in First Papal Visit to Iraq

Pope Francis is scheduled to meet with one of Shiite Islam’s most authoritative figures, the Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
February 24, 2021
Iraq’s Christians Await Papal Visit With Hope – and Worry

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit dwindling ancient Christian communities starting March 5, as country reels from COVID-19 and uptick in violence
February 16, 2021
Yemen’s Houthis on Offensive in Bid to Gain Diplomatic Leverage

Observers say Saudi Arabia wants out of the conflict, but peace in Yemen depends on whether the U.S., others, take a comprehensive approach
February 05, 2021
Saudis, Yemen Warring Parties Welcome Biden Pledge to End War

Analysts say ending war a good step for the U.S., but could be tricky
January 27, 2021
With New US Leadership, Analysts See Hope for Yemen

Observers also see the Houthis testing the new administration
January 25, 2021
Lebanon Must Enact Drastic Reforms to Survive, Economists Say

The country risks becoming a failed state if it does not address its own huge homegrown income inequalities, economists warn
January 17, 2021
Jordan Among First to Vaccinate Refugees It Hosts

Refugee resettlements restricted by coronavirus, UNHCR says
January 12, 2021
US Houthi Terrorist Designation Could Slow Yemen Aid, Analysts Say

The United Nations is calling on Washington to take further action to ensure humanitarian aid can be delivered
January 04, 2021
Lebanese Bristle Over Iran Commander’s Comments Regarding Hezbollah Missile Capabilities

Lebanese Sunni Muslims, Christians, and others are condemning recent remarks by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who claimed that Lebanon owed its missile capabilities to Iran and that Lebanon was in the front line in Iran’s fight against Israel

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