November 15, 2023 Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour Policy Board amid ongoing negotiations with LIV Golf backer PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced Tuesday that Rory McIlroy has resigned from his position as player director of the PGA Tour Policy Board.
November 14, 2023 Did China just kill peace in the Middle East? Chinas sees Russia in Ukraine and Iran in Israel creating challenging obligations and headaches for the U.S., making any pivot to Asia ever more difficult.
November 13, 2023 Iran doubles down on terror but it holds a losing hand Iran’s military options are limited, the economy is a shambles, and a lot of governments in the region want to contain Iran. The aftermath of the Gaza crisis will leave Iran worse off than before.
November 2, 2023 US, partners discussing foreign troops serving as Gaza peacekeeping force after Israeli war: report U.S. senators say talks of an "international peacekeeping force" in Gaza after the Israeli war involve possibly sending Saudi troops to maintain order.
October 30, 2023 Biden admin to meet with Saudi defense minister this week in bid to ease tensions: report Saudi Arabia has played a nebulous role in the Israel-Hamas conflict so far, seemingly aware it must balance its goals of normalization with Israel against regional anger.
October 15, 2023 Israel, Saudi Arabia will rely on backchannels as peace deal falls apart following Hamas attack: expert An expert told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital that the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Israel will continue to develop in the face of tension following the Hamas terrorist attack.
October 13, 2023 Saudi Arabia switches focus from Israel to Iran to cool tensions following Hamas terrorist attack: report Saudi Arabia and Israel had worked on a deal for normalization, which would include recognition of Israel from one of the most powerful nations in the Middle East.
October 12, 2023 Rod Stewart rejects Saudi Arabia concert opportunity over their human rights abuses Musician Rod Stewart said in a statement posted to his Instagram that he turned down an opportunity for a concert in Saudi Arabia over his concerns for human rights.
October 10, 2023 Blinken suspends plans for Middle East trip amid war in Israel Hamas' attack on Israel is threatening to derail diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, forcing Secretary of State Antony Blinken to suspend a visit.
October 6, 2023 What my interview with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reveals about the power of democracy I recently interviewed the crown prince of Saudia Arabia. The Kingdom's leader sat down for his first interview entirely in English. Our discussion inspired reflections on democracy.