Tariq Al-Homayed
Saudi journalist and writer, and former editor-in-chief of Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper

Biden and The Houthi Quagmire

The Biden administration has been hit with a wave of criticism following the secret meeting between the Americans and Iranians in Oman, where they discussed the Houthi escalation in the Red Sea. Much of the criticism, which has focused on its lax approach to the Iranians, is justified. This has…

Ramadan and Selling Illusions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made this appeal on X: “Today marks the start of Ramadan, yet the bloodshed continues in Gaza. My appeal is to honor the spirit of the holy month by silencing the guns & removing all obstacles to the delivery of lifesaving aid. I also repeat my call…

Iraq, Lebanon, and the 'Fraudulent Diplomas'

Yesterday, our newspaper published an important investigative report on a case that has been making the rounds for two years and continues to resurface from time to time. Our reporters have shown that fraudulent diplomas are being issued to the benefit of members and affiliates of Shiite Iraqi…

Gaza… Destruction For Destruction

Anyone who believes the actions of the militias in our region, which see themselves as part of the "Axis of Resistance," constitute “resistance,” or defense of Gaza - be it in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, or even Iraq - is deluded. Indeed, these Iranian militias are not defending Gaza in as much as they…

Hamas Has Become “Hamases”

There is now talk of the Palestinian cabinet reshuffle being part of the effort to prepare for its governance of Gaza following the war, which President Biden - while eating ice cream - said is nearing its end as negotiations for a ceasefire intensify. Despite everything being reported in the…

The 'Next Day' Region

Anyone following up on the news in our region will find a noticeable recurrence of the expression, “the next day.” For example, since the beginning of war in Gaza, the Palestinians, including Fatah and Hamas, as well as Israelis, Arabs, the United States, and European countries have been repeatedly…

Act as if Netanyahu Didn’t Exist  

For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been reiterating that Israel has no Palestinian partner it can make a deal with, and Western leaders, media institutions, and think-tanks found his claim compelling. Today, after an international movement was precipitated by Saudi Arabia…

The Crisis of Confidence in International Organizations is Real

There is a real crisis of confidence in international organizations, especially in our region, whether they are research and thought centers, or legal organizations whose status and power stem from international laws. It is a deep crisis of confidence, and it increases over the course of days and…

How to Understand the Enemy

The Godfather has a famous quote that applies to politics and is worth keeping in mind. "Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment." This quote is particularly relevant to our thinking on how to deal with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as any enemy in the region. Netanyahu is…

Saudi Arabia’s Commitment To Fighting Terrorism Is Solid

At a time when the focus is on development and reform efforts in Saudi Arabia - of the economy, investment, and society - as well as enhancing citizens’ quality of life while developing a clear and prominent political role in the region, the Kingdom is also focused on another important matter…