Tariq Al-Homayed

The events of the past week alone demonstrate that the past five decades have been absurd. Our region has seen nothing but blatant lies that cost lives, money, and the destruction of states and their social fabric, all in the name of empty slogans. These are the developments in question: Khalid…

The method, location, and timing of the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh are the story and the message. It is a major turning point. Whether Iran retaliates directly or through its militias, Netanyahu has changed the course of events to his advantage. Dear reader,…

Most of the news that concerns us and our region is the subject of sharp political bickering or unprecedented disinformation campaigns. This bickering is tied to the elections in the United States and political campaigns in Israel. Israel, Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah have been spreading…

The scene before us is extremely fluid. From Washington to Gaza, and from Tehran to Ukraine, we find signs that, unless everyone wakes up to the gravity of these ongoing shifts, a dangerous moment of madness is imminent. Take the divisions in the United States and the Democratic Party, for example…

Anyone who follows social networks and watches some of the Arab media will notice an increase in “shouting,” “a party of insults,” and accusations of disloyalty, as well as an unprecedented decline in the language of dialogue. So why all this? The story is clear, but it requires…

Every country has the right to set laws for everyone residing on its territory, including refugees. Even European countries have complained about this matter. However, can our region address the refugee question in isolation of reality or the bigger regional picture? I doubt it! Why this…

The British elections gave the Labour Party a historic victory following 14 years of Conservative rule. President Emmanuel Macron lost in the first round of the snap legislative elections in France to the right. The debate about President Joe Biden's health and his capacity for running for re…

As Israeli officials increasingly speak of a war in Lebanon, Hezbollah is retreating behind propaganda campaigns. Its leaders have released no statements about the attacks on its officials, who have been continuously targeted over the nine months since Israel’s war in Gaza began. Those who want to…

In our region, one cannot look at politics in isolation of individual actors. This is especially true for conflict zones, including Gaza. We cannot properly understand the current negotiation process and its outcomes without an adequate reading of the decision-makers of both the Palestine and…

Negotiations are always shrouded in secrecy, with some parties keen on declaring victory for having succeeded in the negotiations and others doing everything in their power to avoid seeming like they had foiled them. However, when in the case of the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, it is a different…