Omar has an MSc International Security and Global Governance from Birkbeck, University of London. He has travelled throughout the Middle East, including studying Arabic in Egypt as part of his undergraduate degree. His interests include the politics, history and religion of the MENA region.
Hizbullah’s pressure on the zionists in northern Palestine has emptied out occupied areas of illegal settlers. It may not be long before the whole of Palestine is liberated and back in the hands of its indigenous population. Hizbullah will be a major component of this effort.
Americans are beginning to feel the heat of resistance in Iraq. This intensified especially after Iran’s strike at a Mossad base in the Kurdish city of Erbil on January 16. While the principal resistance group, Kataib Hizbullah has temporarily suspended operations, the resistance continues.
While Syria continues to grapple with the disruptive presence of Daesh terrorists, now confined to a small area, Damascus still faces multiple challenges. These include the illegal presence of US forces on its soil and Israel’s incessant attacks on its infrastructure killing both Iranian advisors and Syrians.
The Ansarallah in Yemen have shown true grit and determination in supporting the Palestinian resistance in Gaza. They have targeted Israeli-bound ships and have increased the cost of shipping to the zionist entity.
It is impossible to wipe out Hamas (‘Khamas’ in the guttural pronunciation of the zionists.) Hamas is not just an organization, it is an idea that throbs in the hearts of most Palestinians.
China has given strong indication that it supports the Palestinians’ struggle against their occupiers. Both zionist Israel and its western backers are disappointed but Beijing is determined to forge an independent policy based on truth and justice.
The Americans, especially Joe Biden is desperate to clinch a deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel. So is Netanyahu but Saudi crown prince is playing coy. What is MbS up to with his on again off again normalization plan?
BRICS as a bloc is not only expanding but is emerging as an alternative to the US-dominated global order. Most countries have suffered US bullying and are taking steps to break the shackles of dollar hegemony to help create a better world.
Iran’s joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a full member is a game-changer in global politics. Being the dominant regional power, its inclusion will lead to far-reaching changes economically, politically and militarily.
Syria’s return to the Arab fold means the Arab regimes have realized that their attempt to overthrow Bashar al-Asad’s government in Syria by flooding it with mercenaries has failed. It inflicted immense suffering on the Syrian people but hopefully this tragic episode has ended.
Re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Riyadh create a realistic opportunity to rebuild Al-Baqee, offering a chance to restore and revitalize the historically significant Islamic cemetery, while also reducing sectarian tensions fuelled by geopolitical rivalry.
