Daily Archives: 2nd January 2017

Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait till you see 2017

2nd January 2017   Home, Saudi Arabia, Highlights
A worried looking King Salman James Dorsey looks ahead to a probable bleak year for an economically-stressed Saudi Arabia where a reassessment of US foreign policy in the Middle East and the Gulf seems set to add to its setbacks in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and Egypt. Read more [...]

Israel’s running from the law 

2nd January 2017   Home, Israel, Highlights
Netanyahu vs international law Lawrence Davidson examines what is behind Israel’s rejection of the UN Security Council resolution condemning the settlements on Palestinian territory and the consequences of this for international law, and views the inadequate responses to this rejection. Read more [...]