Tariq Al-Homayed

To all sides of the struggle, the current conflict unfolding in our region boils down to a battle over one word: “victory.” It doesn’t matter whether this victory is personal, partisan, or a question of influence. What we know for sure, from recent developments, is that none of the parties…

Some in our region are more eager to coordinate and engage in dialogue than President Trump. For example, Netanyahu says that he has spoken with the president-elect three times since November 5, adding in a statement: “We see eye to eye on the Iranian threat in all aspects and the danger it poses,”…

Last Friday, when the US Justice Department presented details of a failed Iranian conspiracy to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump before the presidential election, my initial, spontaneous reaction was: "What timing!" Yes, the timing of the announcement is politically explosive, especially…

Since the Israeli war on Gaza following the October 7, 2023 operation carried out by Hamas and other Palestinian factions, "the day after" has been on everyone’s lips, whether in Gaza or now in Lebanon, after Israel launched its war against Hezbollah. Although this phrase has been repeated…

Our newspaper published a story yesterday titled: “US Urges Hezbollah and Iran to Make ‘Painful Decisions.’” This title captures the reality that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are facing difficult choices right now. The time for painful decisions is not driven by Washington's wishes but by…

There wasn’t a hint of political rationality in Hezbollah deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s third televised speech since September 27. Indeed, it was an awkward attempt at promoting the idea that the party is still capable of waging this confrontation as it insists on keeping Lebanon trapped…

Accusations of betrayal and a barrage of insults have been hurled at anyone who cautioned Hamas, specifically Yahya Sinwar, since the war in Gaza began following the events of October 7th. Today, everyone is aware that we have lost our chance to salvage what could have been salvaged. Today, the…

We are facing two stark scenes of posturing and misadventure that have cost Arab countries a lot of pain and destruction. Those behind them are not politicians, but adventurers, or if you prefer, political "thugs." The first scene is that of Khaled Meshaal’s appearance on the first anniversary of…

In the aftermath of the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, it was clear that Iran was trying to save Hezbollah. However, after a series of other assassinations—both confirmed and nearly confirmed—it is evident that the situation has changed. Iran is now defending itself, not Hezbollah. I…

New developments fall upon our region like night, but they are not followed by the rise of the day politically. Every development makes the scene more complicated, there are no solutions, and it is as though everything is a reaction that has no political horizon. Hassan Nasrallah was killed after…