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.
Recent Posts
The Port of Berbera Can Be a Lower-Risk Logistical Hub and Military Staging Ground than Zones Closer to Yemen
With Military Credentials, Full Army Support, and International Backing, Aoun Should Succeed in Delivering Security
The Terrorist Group’s October 7 Attack on Israel Was the Opening Salvo in a Move for Broader Palestinian Leadership
When Israel Conducts Counter-Terror Operations, Its Aim Should Be to Kill Rather than Capture Terrorists
Denying Iran a Nuclear Bomb and Freeing the Region from Tehran’s Grip Could Mitigate Any Negative Fallout from the Deal
Trump Should Be Prepared to Again Sanction Turkish President Erdoğan and Other Members of Turkey’s Government
Industrial Production Has Slowed Significantly, Businesses Face Increased Operational Costs, and the Economy Loses Millions Daily
‘America First’ Need Not Mean Isolationism—It Should Mean Carefully Assessing Which Overseas Investments Benefit America
Putin’s Loss in Syria Makes Him Desperate to Find a Replacement and He Will Try to Outbid Saudi Arabia for Influence in Sudan
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Suffering of Israeli Hostages, Hamas’s Crimes, Not on Radar of CAIR Leaders
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Kurdish-Led Syrian Democratic Forces Have Been a Key U.S. Partner in the Fight Against the Islamic State Terror Group
