Torie Rose DeGhett
Contributor
While Russia Makes War in Syria, It Makes Love in Egypt
As Russia seeks to develop trade partnerships that evade Western sanctions, Egyptian regional influence is critical to Moscow's vision of its role on the world stage.
Why Are the French Selling Russian Weapons To Egypt? Mistral Saga, Part Deux
The failed French warship deal with Russia takes a new, strange turn as France tries to sell them to Egypt, becoming a Russian arms broker in the process.
Russia May Have Big Plans for Syria — Regardless of Whether Assad Stays or Goes
Though the Syrian regime and Russia have a longstanding relationship, Moscow may be envisioning a future where it maintains its strategic Mediterranean interests without Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime in power.
The Sighting of Would-Be Arab League Avengers Fighting in Yemen Is Just a Mirage
Despite calls for an Arab League military alliance, experts suggest that the Sunni coalition fighting in Yemen looks to be a one-off rather than a sign of bigger things to come.
If the US Won't Sell You Weapons, France Might Still Hook You Up
More than simply an economic boon, major French arms deals with Middle Eastern countries make for complex international politics — full of nationalism, opportunism, and moral compromise.
A New Kind of Bomb Is Being Used in Syria and It's a Humanitarian Nightmare
A number of deadly attacks in Syria indicate that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime is using "vacuum bombs" in Syria to pulverize apartment blocks and terrorize the civilian population.