By Maria Maalouf Over the years, Lebanon has at times been the center of the world’s attention on its various affairs and crises. The small country has enjoyed constistent international support, especially since the signing of the Taif Accord, sponsored by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia three decades ago. The Taif Accord ended the fratricidal […]
By Giovanni Giacalone The Qatargate scandal is only in its very early phase, but the situation already seems to be very serious. The “Italian job”, as indicated in the Belgian court papers due to the fact that so far most of the involved individuals are Italians and mainly linked to Partito Democratico-PD and Articolo 1 […]
Dr. Wesam Basindowah, head of the Yemeni Coalition for Independent Women, held talks with a number of officials in the German Foreign Ministry and specialists in the Middle East and the Arab Gulf, in addition to German parliamentarians and civil society organizations. This is part of a series of meetings that took place during a […]
Putin doesn’t need to defeat Ukraine to destroy Europe. The far right is doing that for him. Emmanuel Macron may have defeated far-right opponent Marine Le Pen in the French Presidential election, but Le Pen’s party’s dominance is far from gone. Despite her disturbing, hate-fueled politics, and worrying dealings with Moscow, she still won 41.2% […]
The Washington Outsider’s Editor-in-Chief Irina Tsukerman writes in the NY Post: President Biden’s speech announcing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and declaring a set of sanctions against Russia’s elites is, on the surface, a typical statement attacking a ruthless hegemonic dictator. But it not only misses the forest for the trees — it enables the manipulative strategies of […]
The Washington Outsider hosted an expert panel exploring the ideological similarities & tensions between Muslim Brotherhood and Khomeinism, as well as their manifestations in Italy/Europe and the Middle East. Why has the cooperation between these movements increased in recent years? Will tensions over resources & power ultimately undermine common historic roots? Watch Amr Farouk (journalist […]
The story has it all: drug dealers, international intrigue, prostitutes, Austrian princes, terrorists, a Lebanese Palestinian clan, former football players, undercover authorities, audio recordings, secret meetings, hackers, and blackmail. All of these elements are brought together by a group of Brazilian escorts and their associates, including the former escort Gabriela König, and others. Their unscrupulous […]
The Washington Outsider is hosting a special program with an executive from the Atlas Network, Tom G. Palmer, & Polish law firm partner Robert Witek-Pogorzelski assisting in transportation networks for #Ukraine refugees (& their pets) to #Poland We will discuss the inside look into the humanitarian crisis & current needs.
#Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine is reverberating throughout the Middle East – and not just through rising food prices. The Washington Outsider will speak with Ghaidaa Hetou, an expert on the #geopolitics of the war in #Syria & the expected changes in the roles of various players.
By Rustam Taghizade, Political Scientist Moscow’s capture of Crimea, its incitement of separatists in the southeast, and its direct involvement in the bloody conflict in the Donbas have increased Russia’s aggressive role in the international arena. Russia has mobilized more than 100,000 troops along Ukraine’s border. According to British intelligence, Russia may attack Ukraine in […]