Middle East Forum Observer

Middle East Forum Observer
Founded in 2024, the Observer provides rapid analysis on leading Middle East developments, from Marrakech to Mashhad and the Bab el-Mandeb to the Black Sea.
Closer Observation - Iran
The Only Opposition Movements That Matter Are Those That Enjoy Support Inside Iran, Not Those Built by Washington
Recent Posts
With Hostages and Prisoners Held as Pawns in Azerbaijan’s Disingenuous Game, the Trump Administration Should Act
If Erdoğan Is Serious About Change, He Should Release PKK Founder Öcalan from Prison and Step Down
A New Book Chronicles the Fascinating History of Arab Immigration to America
Washington Has Taken Proactive Steps in the past to Ensure Internet Access for Vulnerable Populations
New Delhi Must Realize How Different Today’s Geopolitical Realities Are from the Cold War Days
The Danger Is Not Just What This Administration’s Stance Might Mean for Ukraine, but the Rubicon Crossed in U.S. Foreign Policy
Those Outraged by Trump’s Proposal May Not Recall That a Similar Plan for Palestinians Was Put Forth in 1953
By Failing in Its Mission, the ICRC May Sow the Seeds of Its Own Demise
Limiting Turkey’s Ability to Challenge Greece and Israel in the Air Would Ensure Regional Stability and Security
Latest from MEF
Erdoğan May Despise NATO but He Realizes His Power Derives from It
Taj Hargey Calls Out U.K. Muslims for ‘Theological Populism’
Mounting Evidence Confirms That ISIS and Isis-K Have Been Exploiting Turkey as a Logistics Hub for Their Operations
The Truth Is That the Citizenry of Gaza Elected Hamas as Their Leaders and Rulers
Greece Must Seize the Moment and Check Erdogan’s Aggression Before It’s Too Late
More from MEF
Once American and Israeli Hostages Return Home Safely, U.S. Policy Must Refocus Immediately on Hamas’s Defeat
The Refusal to Criticize Tehran Is Likely Meant to Protect Germany’s Lucrative Trade with the Islamic Republic
The Return of Trump to the White House Means That the Islamic Republic Now Prepares for the Return of ‘Maximum Pressure’