Nouri al-Maliki’s dangerous speech (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/10/30/OPINION-Nouri-al-Maliki-s-dangerous-ideology-.html

Danger of Obama’s last days as President (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/10/24/OPINION-The-danger-of-Obama-s-last-days-as-President.html

On the funeral in Sanaa, again (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

The coalition’s statement regarding the raid on the al-Roweishan family funeral in Yemen is honest. It was issued right after the explosion occurred and stated that the coalition did not order air raids there, adding that “other causes behind the bombing are to be considered.”

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/10/18/On-the-funeral-in-Sanaa-again.html

False rumors and the future of conflict in Yemen (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

Every now and then the question of when the war in Yemen will end is raised. There are various concerns that trigger this question. It could be keenness to usher in peace and start a political process to prevent bloodshed and protect people’s lives and property.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/10/06/On-spreading-false-rumors-on-Yemen.html

The ally, the enemy, and America in between (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

Regarding the comparison between the Saudi presence in all aspects of American life and that of Iran, two news stories should be considered. The first is the US Senate paving the way for a $1.15 billion deal to sell tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia. The Senate voted 71 to 27 to oppose legislation aimed at obstructing the deal.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/09/29/The-ally-the-enemy-and-America-between-them.html

Should we cover terrorists’ news? (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/08/02/Should-we-cover-terrorists-news-.html

Iranian and Brotherhood propaganda tactics (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

The propaganda machines of Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood resort to the same techniques and methods of persuasion. They both rely on intimidation by presenting critics as insane or delusional.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/07/28/Iranian-and-Brotherhood-propaganda-tactics.html

Iraq: The struggle between past and present (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

Who said history does not repeat itself? An example is Iraq, where there is a clear and uncontrollable sectarian struggle. The Sunnis’ mistake in Iraq was being lenient with al-Qaeda, which hijacked the resistance and contaminated it with spiteful sectarian slogans against all Iraqi Shiites.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/07/12/Iraq-The-struggle-between-past-and-present.html

King Abdulaziz and the battle of Al-Sabla (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/06/27/Al-Sabla-battle-and-King-Abdulaziz.html

Failure of Syria diplomacy in Vienna (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

The International Syria Support Group (ISSG) left the Geneva talks not admitting their failure, but that is the conclusion of the statements made by foreign ministers and by the team of UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/05/20/Failure-of-Syria-diplomacy-in-Vienna.html

Attacking Sisi, in whose interest? (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

We can observe lately the return of Arab Spring sentiment, not only in Egypt’s media but also outside the country. Examples in Egypt include Earth Week protests, and the Press Syndicate’s reaction to security forces’ raid on its headquarters and the arrest of two journalists. This triggered expressions of solidarity with the journalists from talk-show stars, and even from those not affiliated with the Jan. 25 revolution.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/05/09/Attacking-Sisi-in-whose-interest-.html

What next after Muqtada al-Sadr? (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

What is happening in Iraq is interesting and dangerous. Some are optimistic that the Sadrist movement’s revolution will bring an end to the rule of fundamentalist parties in Iraq. Others, however, think this is a delusion and Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is just like everyone else.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/05/06/What-next-after-Muqtada-al-Sadr-.html

Putin: Leader of the Orthodox Slavs (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

After Moscow’s intervention in Syria, things have changed noticeably on the ground. Russian President Vladimir Putin is behaving like a tsar, driven in Syria by religious and nationalist fervor, as well as by a desire for revenge against the United States and NATO, and to restore Russian dignity. Moscow also wants access to the seas of the Middle East for economic reasons.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/05/03/Putin-Leader-of-the-Orthodox-Slavs.html

On transformations in Saudi Arabia (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

On September 23, 1932, the third Saudi state, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was established.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/04/25/On-transformations-in-Saudi-Arabia.html

The death of a Saudi Arabian historian (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

With the death of the most famous Saudi historian of our time, Dr Abdullah al-Saleh al-Othaimeen, Saudi historical studies have lost one of its significant figures and pioneers. Othaimeen passed away on Tuesday after a short battle with illness.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/04/22/The-death-of-a-Saudi-Arabian-historian.html

Syria and Yemen, the war of negotiations (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

There were moments of tension witnessed this week over negotiations between warring parties in Yemen and Syria. There is a regional and international “season” to launch a political path to address crises, which have escalated into wars.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/04/18/Syria-and-Yemen-the-war-of-negotiations.html

The reliable Ali al-Amine (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

Let us spare a thought for this piece of information and the story that goes with it. Tens of thousands have been killed, wounded or disabled due to the Hezbollah intervention in Syria, Lebanese liberal writer Ali al-Amine said. Al-Amine is the torchbearer of the Al-Amine family, one of the most prominent Shiite families in Lebanon.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/04/10/The-reliable-Ali-al-Amine.html

Saudi Arabia and Egypt: Old and new (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

Saudi King Salman’s current visit to Egypt is very important at this particular time. Egypt has a significant status in the Arab world and Africa, and plays an important role in matters of war and peace.

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Emergence of the real Barack Obama (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

“It is complicated,” a confused US President, Barack Obama, answered when asked “Aren’t the Saudis your friends?”

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/03/15/Emergence-of-the-original-Barack-Obama.html

Is the Syrian refugee a soft target? (Mshari Al Thaydi, Al Arabiya)

The sexual assaults that took place in Cologne on the New Year eve sparked a controversy – not only in Germany but in the entire West – over how Muslims, particularly those belonging to the Arab world, are traditionally perceived.

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2016/03/13/Is-the-Syrian-refugee-a-soft-target-.html