Articles by Donald Peck

Israel’s top security agency has acknowledged operational and intelligence failures leading up to the October 7 attack by Hamas. The admission comes after months of […]

A Landmark Meeting in Regional Politics Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met with Syrian official Farouk al-Sharaa in Cairo for the first time, marking […]

Divided Reactions to Regional Summit The recent Arab summit in Cairo has drawn contrasting responses, with Israel strongly criticizing its outcome while Hamas has welcomed […]

In a rare diplomatic engagement, Russian and U.S. officials have met in Turkey to discuss ways to ease tensions and explore potential areas of cooperation. […]

Lebanon’s newly formed government has secured a confidence vote in parliament, marking a crucial step in addressing the country’s ongoing political and economic crises. The […]

Opposition Mayor Arrested in High-Profile Crackdown Turkish police have detained an opposition mayor over allegations of collusion, according to local media reports. The arrest has […]

UN Official Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza The United Nations human rights chief has accused Israel of displaying an “unprecedented disregard for human rights” in […]

Introduction A delegation from Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party recently visited jailed militant leader Abdullah Öcalan, the founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The visit has […]

Introduction Hamas has announced its willingness to engage in further ceasefire negotiations following a recent prisoner exchange. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the […]

The long-awaited Syrian National Dialogue is set to commence on February 25, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to resolve the complex and […]