Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Egypt and Israel could form an energy partnership, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted that Egypt and Israel could launch a liquefied natural gas partnership to supply clients throughout Asia and the Mediterranean. In a report, institute fellow Simon Henderson cited a Letter of Intent […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — A leading think tank has warned of an Egyptian backlash prompted by continued suspension of U.S. military aid. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said Egypt could retaliate for the U.S. refusal to release combat platforms and freeze nearly $1 billion in military aid. In a report, the institute […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Geostrategy-Direct.com WASHINGTON — At a seminar, former CIA deputy director Michael Morell said Egypt was struggling to eliminate Al Qaida from Sinai. In an address to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Morell, who retired from the agency in 2013, said Al Qaida was spreading throughout the Middle East and for […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Sunni rebels trained by the United States were advancing in southern Syria, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said up to 20,000 rebels were operating in southern Syria, including along the borders of Israel and Jordan. In a report, the institute said the rebels have overpowered […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — A Palestinian reconciliation agreement has failed to determine the future of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said the April 23 agreement between Fatah and Hamas was riddled with uncertainty. In a report, the institute said the announcement by the two […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Jordan has made a surprising economic and security rebound amid the Sunni war in neighboring Syria, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted that Jordan exceeded expectations of the United States and other allies in restoring stability despite the massive flow of refugees from Syria. In […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — A leading U.S. think tank has raised the prospect of a collapse of the Sunni revolt in Syria. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy asserted that the regime of President Bashar Assad was advancing along several fronts in Syria. In a report on March 11, the institute said the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The unprecedented crisis among the Gulf Arab states threatens U.S. military support to its Arab allies, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said the confrontation between three Gulf Cooperation Council states and Qatar would “complicate” efforts by the United States to integrate Gulf Arab strategy. The […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Israel has maintained a tiny military presence along its border with Jordan, a report said. The Washington Institute For Near East Policy asserted that the Israel Army has maintained several infantry companies along the 120-kilometer Jordan Valley. In a report, the institute said the Army deploys as few as 200 […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Israel’s military has been preparing for the prospect of a unilateral withdrawal from most of the West Bank, a report said. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy said Israel’s military and security services have been warming to a U.S. plan for a unilateral withdrawal from most of the West […]