Haftar’s forces face resistance around Tripoli. International condemnation but some external support for Haftar continues.
Articles tagged: ‘Russia’
Trump recognises Israeli annexation of Golan
Posted onTrump announces a U-turn on the Golan Heights. General condemnation. A boost for Netanyahu’s election prospects.
Algeria – power leaks from “le pouvoir”
Posted onArmy chief administers coup de grace on Bouteflika. A second Republic?
Libya: gains by Haftar, UN plans
Posted onLibya – Haftar strengthens his position, especially in the south, but faces opposition of uncertain strength. UN continues to work for elections.
Iraq: Trump irritates
Posted onIraq – still no government but a budget agreed. Clumsy statement by Trump on Iran.
Pompeo invites the world to Warsaw
Posted onUS/Polish proposal for a ministerial on the Middle East, but mainly on Iran. No takers so far.
Turkey and Syria – on the edge
Posted onTurkey still poised to extend its invasion of northern Syria, but faces uncertainties with US and Russia.
Palestinian diplomacy
Posted onMahmud Abbas and senior Palestinian officials have had high-level exchanges with Russia, Italy and the Vatican. Palestinian unity over a US resolution at UNGA proves short lived.
MBS’s tour – pluses and minuses
Posted onMBS visited six Arab states before and after the G20. Proof of confidence he is under no threat at home. Governments toe the line of friendship, with some rewards. Problems in the Maghreb.
Oil: The “Donald Dip”
Posted onSaudi Arabia may or may not continue to bend to President Donald Trump’s wish to see the oil price go lower still. But there are good reasons to suppose that, whatever Opec decides on 6 December, the trend for the next few weeks at least may be upwards.