16 February 2018 - 20:14

Shiites in Nigeria: Brief History

Rasa - Nigeria is the most populated African state with a population of about 170 million. Being a federal republic located in West Africa, the country also holds the title of the third-largest Muslim nation. Nigeria is home to the largest community of Muslims in Africa, with the north of the country being the center of their concentration.
16 February 2018 - 20:07

Iraqis Want US Forces Out after ISIS Defeat

Rasa - The US announcement of drawdown of its forces in Iraq has grabbed great importance on the Iraqi political stage as the country has declared cleansing its territories from ISIS and ending the terrorist group’s self-proclaimed caliphate, eliminating the pretext under which the US-led coalition sent forces to Iraq.
16 February 2018 - 20:01

Purge, Miscalculations Scare Away Foreign Investment in Saudi Arabia

- Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s rentier states that over 90 percent of its income is earned from crude oil exports. In past few years, Saudi leaders sought to cut reliance on oil cash. So, one of the most important steps taken to this end has been working to design policies to attract foreign investment.
15 February 2018 - 23:53

Yemen War: Trial Time for Saudi Arabia?

Rasa - Saudi Arabia is fast approaching trial time on its illegal war on Yemen, as the international humanitarian community will soon have to respond against them. This includes the United Nations and the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
14 February 2018 - 23:58

A Real and Present Danger: Trump Calls for a New Nuclear Arms Race

Rasa - As if the threat of global terrorism and new wars are not enough, President Donald Trump says the United States intends to conduct a massive expansion of its nuclear weapons arsenal, with an eye toward building a number “far, far in excess of anybody else.”
14 February 2018 - 23:37

Iran or US? Who is behind instability in Syria?

Rasa - As Syria is effectively emerging from more than seven years of conflict by successfully purging its territory of militants, the United States and allies are becoming increasingly vocal in their criticism of the governments who helped Syria clear the mess.