Author: Steven Sahiounie

By:Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator According to media reports, the French Intelligence have given information to Mohamed al-Golani, the head of the Al Qaeda branch in Syria, formerly known as Jibhat al-Nusra, but now rebranded as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).  The report said there are members and leaders of Jolani’s fighters who are working with, and giving information to the Russian and Syrian military about Idlib. Based on that information Jolani has arrested over 300 HTS fighters and leaders, as well as members of the Idlib administration. In the last few days, Jolani has hung tens of people, all…

By:Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Turkey’s foreign policy has changed 180° recently. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accepted Sweden joining NATO even though Sweden allowed the burning of the Quran. President Erdogan has also shifted his Alliances from Moscow to Washington. Steven Sahiounie of MidEastDiscource interviewed Aydin Sezer, political scientist, foreign policy analyst, former diplomat, and economic advisor at the Turkish Embassies in Cairo and Moscow to get the backstory of all the new developments of Turkey and turkies foreign policy. 1-Steven Sahiounie (SS): President Erdogan has apparently turned his back on his Alliance with Russia and has turned…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Lebanese clans living in Germany, who are involved in drug trafficking, have caused death and mayhem. The German police responded to a massive brawl which broke out on June 16 in front of a restaurant in Essen that left a 23-year-old Syrian man dead, several German police officers injured, and 150 Lebanese arrested. The Lebanese clans operate in Germany as a mafia while controlling drug smuggling and distribution. The police used water cannons and a helicopter to try to contain the violence. A Syrian family became involved in a dispute with the Lebanese, and…

By: Javad Masoumi, Iranian researcher and analyst In the 23rd summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was held virtually and chaired by India, the membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this organization was officially announced.  Based on this, the Islamic Republic of Iran became the ninth member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.  Iran becomes a full member of this organization while it has been accepted as an observer member since 2005 and sent its request for full membership to this organization in 2008.  Iran’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been a continuation of the successful…

By: Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Al-Ansi, Yemeni translator and journalist. On Tuesday 4/2023, Yemeni people took part in massive and angry rally in solidarity with Palestinian people, denouncing the crime of burning the Holy Quran in Sweden. In the rally, the participants raised flags and slogans denouncing Zionist aggression against Palestinian people in Jenin city and its camp and condemning all other Zionist crimes in Palestine. The participants burned the Zionist and American flags, condemning Zionist aggression for the second consecutive day, which has so far resulted in dozens of martyrs, wounded and detained. The participants deplored the Government of Sweden’s deliberate…

By: Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Al-ansi, Yemeni translator and journalist. His Excellency Marshal Mehdi Al-Mashat, President of the Supreme Political Council, visited Al-Madan and Shaharah directorates in Amran Governorate. During the visit, President Al-Mashat received well-wishers from citizens for Eid Al-Adha Al-Mubarak. President Al-Mashat has directed Amran Governor and Government with provisions of basic services to citizens with available means, and encouraging the operational initiatives of the community. His Excellency expressed thanks, appreciation and gratitude for the honourable attitudes of Al-Madan in the face of the United States-Saudi aggression, the sacrifices of martyrs for God’s sake, and the defence of the homeland,…

By: Ahmed Abdu-Almalik Alansi, Yemeni translator and journalist. All Yemeni people are celebrating the blessing Eid Al-Adha as all Muslims do every year. This occasion historically related to religious rituals of the prophet Ibrahim when he came back to Macca where he left his family and his son Ismail. This occasion takes along three days. In this occasion, Yemeni people go out happily for practicing wonderful customs such as wearing new and traditional costumes while children wearing new clothes with innocent smile, and shaking hands with all people and visiting all relatives and giving them Assb (money that is given…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator An immigrant in Sweden, Salwan Momika, burnt the Quran on the first day of the Muslim holiday, Eid al Adha. He first stomped on the book, kicked it, wrapped it in bacon strips which is a forbidden food under Muslim laws, and then burnt the book while standing on a stage in front of onlookers outside a Mosque in Stockholm. Momika has said previously that he believed the Muslim religion had such a negative impact that the Quran should be banned globally. The United States, Morocco, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and many Muslim countries expressed…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The Middle East is entering a new era, which is has seen the US side-lined while China and Saudi Arabia take new leadership positions. Gone are the days when a Middle Eastern monarch marched to orders written in the Oval Office. Newly exerted independence and diplomacy tracks have led to paths designed to support peace and prosperity in the region. Steven Sahiounie of MidEastDiscourse has interviewed Kevork Almassian, Syrian political commentator and founder of Syriana Analysis. #1. Steven Sahiounie (SS): Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has taken an abrupt turn eastward.…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The largest migrant boat disaster recently off the coast of Greece involved 750 persons wanting to get to Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Though this was the largest tragedy, similar voyages are happening almost daily with loss of life. The US and EU sanctions prevent Syrians from a livelihood at home, and desperate people make deadly choices to feed their families. If sanctions were lifted, Syrians could find a job in the many reconstruction projects and new factories which could open if the sanctions were lifted, which currently prevent any reconstruction projects, or factories…