Will the Saudi-Houthi crisis spill over into the Nile? Riyadh could withdraw its vital financial support to the country in retaliation for Egypt’s refusal to aid the war in Yemen. The Saudi troops, with a backbone of battle-hardened Sudanese fighters, were defeated in a few hours by the Houthi bands. They are now threatening Saudi […]
Erdogan’s Snags
The Turkish leader may find himself in more trouble just because of his diplomatic successes. Egypt, Israel, and the ideal of the Arab Risorgimento are on his path. If there is one thing that cannot be downplayed, it is the skill of Turkish President Recep Erdogan in executing his political strategy to restore, within possible […]



