Saturday, February 6, 2016

Iran-Saudi Tensions Top List of 2016 MENA Region Challenges

Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia will top the challenges in the MENA region in 2016. More on this here http://theglobalobservatory.org/2016/01/iran-saudi-mena-yemen-nimr-al-nimr/

Elections in Iraq

Iran's elections are due to be held in February. I explore the polls and the competition between the hardliners and conservatives. Read it here https://opinion.red24.com/2016/01/27/upcoming-elections-in-iran-highlight-internal-power-struggle/

Zika in the Americas

My latest update for red24 on the Zika virus infections. Focuses on the Americas, mostly. https://opinion.red24.com/2016/02/02/issues-warning-zika-virus/