Veteran Journalist & Political Activist | 20+ Years Exposing Truth in the Middle East & Beyond
يشهد لبنان موجة نزوح جديدة للشيعة باتجاه سوريا والعراق هربًا من الأزمة الاقتصادية. رغم اعتقادهم أن النزوح مؤقت، اصطدمت الأسر بارتفاع الإيجارات في دمشق وصعوبة التأقلم. بعضهم توجه إلى دير الزور تحت حماية حزب الله، بينما خصصت ميليشيات عراقية في ديالى شققًا ومساعدات للأسر النازحة.
يشير التقرير إلى أن هذه التحركات قد تعيد تشكيل النفوذ في المنطقة، مع احتمال قيام نظام شيعي يمتد من العراق إلى سوريا، مما يعزز التحولات الديموغرافية والسياسية في الشرق الأوسط.
Issam Khoury, Senior Advisor at the Czech-Slovak Institute of Oriental Studies, discussed Lebanon’s ongoing conflict and its repercussions on Syria during a CNBC interview. Khoury highlighted the influx of refugees from Hezbollah-controlled areas into Syria, raising concerns about regional stability. He also examined Iran’s role in deepening Syrian-Lebanese ties and emphasized the potential return of pre-2011 diplomatic dynamics. Khoury urged Syrian leaders to adopt a cautious but proactive approach in navigating the crisis.
This documentary-style analysis delves into the political and economic transformations occurring in the Middle East, with a focus on the roles of Hezbollah, Hamas, and the governments of Iran and Israel. Explore how political Islam influences these changes and the economic initiatives that challenge Iran’s dominance in the region.
The United States understood Iran’s message and prepared 1500 soldiers for training in Texas, in preparation for sending them to Iraq and Syria to enhance the American presence in a region filled with events and disturbances. On January 17, 2024, the Houthi group (SDGT) was included in the terrorism lists, after the US Treasury had removed this classification from them on February 12, 2021. This indicates that the Biden administration intersects with the new Republican hawks represented by figures like Joel D. Rayburn when it comes to US national security. Undoubtedly, this action will have an impact on many decisions of the White House and the Democratic Party administration before the start of the US elections in November 2024.
In “Nuclear Energy Between Peace And War,” Issam Khoury skillfully navigates the intricate interplay of nuclear energy, geopolitics, and environmental challenges in the Middle East. Meticulous in dissecting dual energy applications and geopolitical tensions, Khoury’s book offers profound insights, making it essential for those seeking a nuanced understanding of the region’s complexities.
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