In theory, Europe and the United States stand on completely opposite sides when it comes to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. While the US government has fully embraced the tragic status quo created by 53 years of Israeli military occupation, the EU continues to advocate a negotiated settlement that is predicated on respect for international law. Read More »

Earlier, the Trump-appointed US Director of National Intelligence claimed that Iran was among those countries attempting to interfere with the American presidential election, but failed to present evidence supporting his accusations. In response, Tehran summoned the Swiss envoy representing US interests to protest the allegations. Read More »

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Turks to boycott French goods after French President Emmaneul Macron called for a tougher stance on radical Islam. Gilbert Mercier, editor-in-chief of News Junkie Post, joined Radio Sputnik’s Political Misfits to discuss how Erdogan is using Islam as a “political instrument.” Read More »

Believed to be a friend of Jared Kushner, Bisher Khasawneh might change Jordan's stance on the proposed US peace plan and shift his country's attitude towards Israel, believes an Israeli expert. But that will not happen quickly, as he'll first need to tackle the nation's public opinion and serious opposition from within the government. Read More »

The US is reportedly pushing Sudan to normalise ties with Israel: the chances the African country would become the next to conclude a peace pact with the Jewish state after the UAE and Bahrain are high, according to political researcher Mohammad Fawzi, who has weighed up the potential consequences of the move. Read More »

Top White House counterterrorism official Kash Patel recently went to Damascus to discuss the release of US citizens with the Syrian government, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing unnamed Trump administration officials. Read More »

Armed clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh region broke out on 27 September, with both Armenian and Azerbaijani sides accusing each other of firing the first shot. Read More »

The United States and South Korea remain strong military allies and both are still committed to the goal of getting North Korea to scrap its nuclear and ballistic missile arsenals, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said, welcoming recently appointed Seoul Defense Minister Suh Wook to the Pentagon. Read More »

As talks between the Afghan government in Kabul and the Taliban rebel group continue in Doha, Qatar, one expert recalls to Sputnik that there are many forces working against a peace deal, including the negotiators’ lack of knowledge about anything but war. Read More »

Experts warn that the Accord is motivated by a desire to secure a united front against Iran for a potential future war — a conflict that would likely make Iraq and Afghanistan look mild by comparison. Read More »