Israeli Police Kill Three Palestinian Protectors at Border Fence
Israeli police shot and killed three Palestinians who allegedly tried to breach the border between Gaza and Israel.
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Middle East
Tennis Rackets and Kites: Palestine’s Response to Israel’s Military
A woman waves a Palestinian flag in front of black smoke from burning tires during a protest at the Gaza Strip’s border with Israel, Friday, May 4, 2018. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)
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Britain Deploys Highly-Lethal “Vacuum Bomb,” a Weapon too “Cruel” for the U.S.
British officials have recently admitted to carrying out bombings that utilize thermobaric weapons, often referred to as “Vacuum Bombs,” against the Islamic State Group in Syria earlier this year.
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Effectiveness of Allied Bombing in Syria Called into Question
“President Putin, Russia, and Iran are responsible for backing Animal Assad. Big price…” These words concluded a tweet on April 8 by United States President Donald Trump that affirmed military action against the Assad regime in Syria for its use of chemical weapons.
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Emir Abd el-Khader: a Historical example for a Contemporary Audience
The School of Diplomacy and International Relations hosted a talk for current undergraduate and graduate students on understanding global security through a different perspective.
Read MoreTurkish Business Heiress Dies in Plane Crash
Turkish business heiress, socialite, and bride-to-be, Mina Başaran died earlier this month when her private jet crashed in Iran after her trip to United Arab Emirates.
Read MoreRoadside Bomb Targets Palestinian Prime Minister’s Convoy
Palestinian Prime Minister, Rami Hamdallah’s, convoy was a target of a roadside bomb that wounded several of his security guards.
Read MoreThousands Flee Eastern Ghouta
At least 1,500 lives have been lost and the death toll still climbs in Eastern Ghouta, the combination of blitzkrieg style attacks from the air and the movement of ground forces continues to suffocate the population.
Read MoreSaudi Arabian Nights
“Nine days, seven flights, four cities, two princes, one kingdom – and limitless cups of Arabic coffee,” the Diplomatic Envoy’s own Managing Editor traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Read MoreRebel Enclave of Eastern Ghouta Falls to Syrian Regime
In what is likely the bloodiest onslaught of offensive military force in the seven-year war for Syria, the province Eastern Ghouta has finally fallen under the control of Assad regime forces.
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