The International Correspondent

Gamal Abdel Nasser's Last Gamble

Inside the private conversation where Egypt’s president confronted the lies, the losses, and an Arab world that wouldn’t fight the war it claimed to…

Published on Middle East Uncovered • May 7

Will the Middle East Ever Be Liberal?

The battle for the Middle East’s future won’t be won by armies, but by ideas

May 2 • 

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April 2025

The Middle East Doesn’t Need More Armchair Experts

Western pundits speak with confidence but not consequence. That’s the problem.

Apr 21 • 

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The World Shouldn't Ignore that Hamas Terrorizes Innocents in Gaza, Too

Lumping every Gazan with this brutal outfit is morally wrong and is leading to catastrophe

Published on The UnPopulist • Apr 9

March 2025

Why Tucker Carlson Is Suddenly the Most Watched Man in the Middle East

Tucker Carlson’s interviews with Arab monarchs are reshaping how American conservatives understand the Middle East—and exposing unexpected ideological…

Mar 27 • 

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America First? Then Pay Attention to the Middle East

Ignoring the Middle East does not insulate America from its problems—it amplifies them when they inevitably reach U.S. shores

Mar 13 • 

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An Update on Syria

If Syria wants to survive, it needs to cut ties with foreign proxies—fast

Mar 9 • 

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The Roadblock to Peace in Gaza Isn’t What You Think

Arab leaders want stability, Israel wants security, and the U.S. wants a deal—but without a real alternative, nothing changes

Mar 7 • 

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February 2025

Why Did U.S. Aid Fail in Iraq?

The failure of U.S. intervention in Iraq is not just a policy misstep; it is a fundamental lesson in the limits of foreign influence

Feb 28 • 

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Syria's Not-So-New Reality

Syria's "transitional" leader follows an old playbook, offering a case study of power consolidation in the region

Feb 11 • 

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January 2025

IBB’s 2025 Vision in Action

Investing in people and building solutions from the ground up—real change starts here. Harnessing the power of ideas to drive meaningful transformation…

Published on Middle East Uncovered • Jan 31

Maximum Pressure or Maximum Chaos for the Middle East?

The region braces for a volatile mix of bold moves, high-stakes diplomacy, and unpredictable consequences under Trump 2.0

Jan 22 • 

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