Foreign Affairs

The Invisible Hands of Chaos: Unveiling the Houthi Rebels' True Intentions in the Middle East The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, emerged in the 1990s in Saada Governorate, Yemen. The group's ideology is influenced by Hezbollah and focuses on defending their community from discrimination and fighting against the alleged expansion of Salafism in Yemen. According to a report by the International Crisis Group, the Houthi movement's early leader, Hussein al-Houthi, was killed by the Yemeni military in 2004, sparking the Houthi insurgency (International Crisis Group, 2020). The ongoing civil war in Yemen has resulted in a devastating humanitarian…

Beyond the Facade: Exposing Saudi Arabia's (Smugglers) Questionable Role in the Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack A tragic incident occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2024, when a Saudi man, identified as Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, drove a car into a crowd of people. Unfortunately, the attack resulted in five fatalities, including a 9-year-old child, and over 205 injuries. The victims included four women aged between 45 and 75, and the young child. The perpetrator, Al-Abdulmohsen, was a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia who had been living in Germany since 2006. He was reportedly an atheist and had…

Energy, Ports, and Influence: Why Syria Trumps Haiti! The concept of diplomatic pragmatism is indeed intriguing, especially when we consider the recent meeting between US diplomats and Syrian rebels. This move reflects a pragmatic approach to addressing the complex Syrian conflict, acknowledging the role of various factions in shaping the country's future ¹. On the other hand, the situation in Haiti presents a stark contrast. Despite facing numerous challenges, including political instability, economic struggles, and natural disasters, Haiti seems to have been abandoned by the international community. The lack of significant diplomatic efforts or substantial aid packages has contributed to…