The New Arab League Cold War

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 22, 2017 The organization is embroiled in internal strife among its 22 members, largely having to do with Iran’s role in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Straightening It Out [a cartoon from the United Arab Emirates]

Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates / Cagle Cartoons Feb 3, 2017 Dig deeper

Yemen and Dubai May Be at War, but Both Are Going Solar Big-Time

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 9, 2016 There is news on the solar energy front, with the price of panels and installation falling rapidly and popular adoption for novel purposes on the increase. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Thanks to Donald Trump, Police Brutality and Guns, the United States’ Reputation Is Plummeting

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jan 16, 2016 When I was visiting abroad recently, my non-American friends were quite candid with me: They see my country as increasingly intolerant, violent and inhospitable. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Top 5 Ironies of U.S. Reaction to Egypt/UAE Bombing of Libya

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 26, 2014 The diplomatic angst issuing from Washington around the United Arab Emirates' and Egypt's bombing of weapons depots belonging to the Qatar-backed fundamentalist militia of Misrata holds many delicious ironies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Immigrant Views of Dubai, the ‘World’s Fastest Growing City’

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Feb 18, 2014 The city has a dark underbelly that includes harsh treatment of its immigrant labor force and an intolerance for criticism. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Egypt Coup Earns $8 Billion Reward From Neighboring States

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jul 10, 2013 Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have given Egypt $8 billion in cash, loans and fuel since military leaders arrested President Mohamed Morsi and shot dead dozens of his supporters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Saving the Euro Might Mean a United States of Europe

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 6, 2012 European leaders are drawing up a solution to the EU's fiscal crisis that would hand sovereignty over the budgets and fiscal policies of eurozone states to Germany in return for the pooling of national debt and banking liabilities. Brussels, France, Spain and Germany all support a federalized eurozone. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blackwater Founder Builds Secret Army for UAE

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2011 Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater (now Xe Services), the world’s most notorious private military contractor, is discreetly training an 800-man army capable of defending infrastructure, suppressing rebellions and battling regional state enemies for the UAE. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Nuclear Posture Review [A Cartoon From the UAE]

Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times, UAE Mar 4, 2010 Dig deeper

Dubai Firm Backs Out of Ports Deal

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2006 The UAE-owned company dropped its bid to control six major U.S. ports. A United States-owned company will instead take possession. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congress Declares War on Ports Deal

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2006 The House committee votes 62-2 to block the White House from allowing the UAE to acquire six major US ports At the same time, however, Senate Republicans handed the president a victory by approving a plan to allow Bush to spy without warrants The New York Times says "rebellion" is in the air, but that's mostly because of the ports The spying program, although under some Senate control, is basically a win for Bush. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )