Warsaw

The global ties that bind Islamophobia

The terrorist attack in Christchurch did not take place in a vacuum and is a reflection of decades of the othering and dehumanisation of Muslims.

In Warsaw Arab nations crowned Netanyahu as the king of the Middle East

The Middle East’s tectonic plates shifted in Warsaw and the aftershocks could be felt for decades to come.

Poland summons Israel envoy over Netanyahu comments

Israeli PM was quoted as saying that Poland ‘collaborated’ with Nazis during WWII.

MEK: Who is this Iranian ‘cult’ backed by the US?

The MEK, an Iranian group that opposes the Iranian government and has committed several terrorist attacks is hugely controversial. But that doesn't stop the US from supporting them.

Pence calls on Europe to unite with US on Iran

US Vice President Mike Pence is calling for America's European allies to join it in withdrawing from the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal and stop efforts he said are designed to evade US sanctions.

Absent Iran takes centre stage at Mideast talks in Poland

Foreign ministers and other officials from more than 60 countries have gathered for the conference in Warsaw. The agenda has included Iran, conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Israeli-Palestinian peace.

What brings Israeli and Arab leaders together in Warsaw?

The US has brought Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt on a common platform with Israel while sidelining Palestinians.

The Saudi-Iranian battle over Lebanon

Amid Saudi offers of economic help and Iran’s military support, it might be harder than ever for Lebanon to insulate itself from regional conflict.

What is the US trying to achieve in Warsaw?

Fear of Iranian expansion brings Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt closer to Israel, pushing the Palestinian cause to the back burner.

Has the Warsaw 'Iran' summit already fizzled out?

US and Poland, sponsors of an Iran-focused conference in Warsaw, have backtracked from their initial agenda as some EU invitees' plan to skip the meeting. Is the summit headed for a two-day fiasco?

The Arab NATO — an alliance of regional foes?

Despite US efforts to set up an Arab alliance to counter Iranian influence in the Middle East, the Arab countries attending the Warsaw summit have different priorities and conflicting foreign policies.

Will tensions between Bahrain and Iraq trigger a wider political crisis?

Opposition to Bahrain's monarchy has set up shop in Iraq and criticism within Iraq of Bahrain's crackdown on dissidents hasn't gone down well in Manama. The perceived interference in Bahraini affairs could set Iraq on a collision course with the GCC.