Middle East – People's World

Mecca military pact: Is it the ‘Islamic NATO’?

September 8, 2026 By J.E. Rosenberg

This is not “the Global South” asserting itself against U.S. hegemony, nor is it a victory for anti-imperialism or popular sovereignty.

Protection racket: Trump bombs Iran again, floats shipping toll scheme

July 14, 2026 By Al-Ittihad

Even U.S. allies in the region are calling this “a war that should never have happened.”

After over 100 days of war, U.S.-Iran deal restores status quo

June 17, 2026 By C.J. Atkins

With the war’s end being negotiated on terms that mirror the pre-war status quo, the people who absorbed the costs are left to add up what was gained.

Sovereignty, Palestine, and a power vacuum: The urgent need for a United Arab Initiative

May 22, 2026 By Ramzy Baroud

As the U.S.'s status wanes and China's dominance grows, this moment calls for total Arab political clarity, insisting on real sovereignty and the freedom to act based on the interests of the people.

Subjects of empire: Breaking cycle of Arab dependency on U.S. elections

May 8, 2026 By Ramzy Baroud

If the Middle East remains dependent on U.S. dictates and cues, they are merely subjects of an empire, discounting their own sense of agency and internal dynamics.