The US air strikes on Syria were planned before the Khan Sheikhoun massacre
Veteran Arab journalist Abdel Bari Atwan says no Arab or Muslim should back American intervention in Syria given the US's track record of destroying...
Why has Donald Trump decided to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria?
Veteran Arab journalist Abdel Bari Atwan says President Trump may have cut a deal with Turkish President Erdogan so that he could withdraw U.S....
No winners in Turkish referendum
Middle East analyst Abel Bari Atwan says that despite President Erdogan's narrow win in Sunday's referendum, he presides over a completely polarised nation.
It was...
Targeting civilians has become deliberate policy of Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
Veteran Arab journalist Abdel Bari Atwan argues that we must conclude that the Saudi-led coalition is deliberately targeting civilians after at least 29 children were...
America’s Arab allies stand to lose most from Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Veteran Arab journalist Abdel Bari Atwan says Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel will further de-legitimise America's Arab allies.
US President...
Donald Trump’s Arab cheerleaders
Veteran Arab journalist Abdel Bari Atwan says those Arabs who are now cheering on Donald Trump after he fired missiles at a Syrian airbase...
Trump’s decision on Jerusalem should be a cause for celebration
Journalist Hafsa Kara-Mustapha argues that Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel could unite the Palestinian factions in their liberation...
Is Jordan changing sides in Syria?
Veteran Arab journalist Abdel Bari Atwan asks if Jordan is turning its back on the Syrian armed opposition.
Following consecutive visits by Jordan’s King Abdallah...
International inquiry should be set up to investigate Khashoggi disappearance
Veteran Arab journalist Abdel Bari Atwan says an international inquiry must be set up to get to the truth of what happened to Saudi...