The fact that Israeli intelligence reports that Iran has considered plans to kill US President Donald Trump are being revealed now is not surprising, according to Middle East analyst Alexander Atarodi. It is in Israel's interest, he says.
WorldIran's hint that it might also close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could have major consequences for world trade and lead to inflation in Sweden, according to Middle East expert Alexander Atarodi. He says, "It will affect all goods from Clas Ohlson and Jysk, from what I know."
WorldThe U.S. attack on Venezuela is giving new energy to long-standing popular discontent in Iran. But experts say that if the mullah regime in Tehran is to collapse, it will do so for other reasons. "If you make a similar maneuver in Iran, it is not a house of cards that falls because you go in and remove a leader," says Erika Holmquist, an analyst at FOI.
WorldThe USA is positioning bomber planes and aircraft carriers in the Indian Ocean. The signal to Iran is clear: It could lead to war if the countries do not come to an agreement on the nuclear energy issue. But the fact that talks are underway is positive, says expert Alexander Atarodi: Given that they are talking, we must give diplomacy a chance.
WorldThe USA's political and military presence in the Middle East has suffered several setbacks. An event eleven years ago may have been decisive in making it difficult for the superpower to regain its old strength.
WorldRussia and Iran are the big losers when the Assad regime fell in Syria. Analyst Alexander Atarodi sees significant regional changes when Islamist groups took power in Damascus. Those who benefit from the development are Turkey and Israel.
WorldSeveral shocking turns of events – but the latest year's war follows the same pattern as many previous ones. Military victories in the Middle East become short-lived, if they cannot be converted into political progress, says analyst Alexander Atarodi. Every time someone has tried to upset the balance of power in the region, it has resulted in catastrophe.
ConflictsThe Hamas leader Ismail Haniya's death is a giant step closer to a regional major war, according to Middle East expert Alexander Atarodi.
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