Mishary Dhayidi

Mishary Dhayidi
Saudi journalist and writer

Is This the Right Moment in Yemen?

As we know, Yemen has long been, and continues to be, a prime target of Iran's strategic ambitions. Today, it is particularly enticing to Tehran as it seeks to transform the country into a forward operating base for aggression across the Arabian Peninsula, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The…

Can Relations with Iran Ever Become 'Normal'?

Can healthy, normal relations be built between the Arab Gulf states, along with other Arab countries such as Jordan and Yemen, on the one hand, and Iran under the ideological rule of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the other? This question did not emerge only today, amid the exchange…

Al-Zaidi Promises a New Iraq

The official Iraqi campaign against the networks of financial and administrative corruption — launched by the government marks a serious shift that has closed vast distances in a single step. It is the first serious indication of the policies and priorities we can expect from Iraq's new prime…

Saudi Arabia and the Art of Statecraft

Many people imagine that courage has but one form: a raised weapon, a booming voice, striking and thrusting. There is no doubt that these are among the manifestations of courage and valor, and on the battlefield the mettle of men is tested and the heroism of warriors revealed. Yet courage takes…

Iran and Us: The Alternative and Al-Badli

Understanding comes first, determination second, then decision and action. These are the steps a mature person ascends to reach the threshold of sound judgment in both deed and word. Iran is not an easy country to understand, whether in its time, its people, or its land. This has not only been…

The Illusion That Israel Rules America

There are foundational illusions in political analysis and interpretations that hinder the accurate perception of issues. These illusions exist in all societies around the world, not just in our Arab world; they take many forms but operate through the same mechanisms and behave the same way. …

How Did Iran Pluck the Palestinian Fruit?!

The Quds Force is the most important Khomeinist Iranian arm holding the threads of chaos and running the puppet theater in the Middle East. The Iranian regime has a solemn annual holiday called “Quds Day”. A Palestinian keffiyeh around the neck is among the “accessories” of the leaders of the…

Can the AI Bomb Be Controlled?

Are the artificial intelligence models available to the public really the most advanced versions that exist? The versions available to ordinary users are astonishing in both their capabilities and their rapid development. Yet there are elite versions that the public has not seen. The White House…

World's Outer Appearance and Inner Reality in the Eyes of Iran's Leaders

US President Donald Trump is engaged in yet another battle with the US liberal media, including The New York Times and CNN. At its core is Trump's accusation that these liberal news organizations have let down the American people and nation in their confrontation with the Iranian regime by adopting…

The Smoldering Embers Beneath the Ashes of Negotiations

The American president is hinting that war will resume. This is “the calm before the storm,” he said amid the deadlock in the negotiations hosted and overseen by Pakistan. With the rising tone of defiance and Iran’s premature declaration of victory, and with the growing global damage caused by Iran…