2015-03-05
Faces of Armenia: Dr. Vahan Bournazian Interview Pt. 2 – Azeri Crimes & Human Rights
Boston (FOA) In this interview by Konstantin Koenig of Faces of Armenia speaks with Dr. Vahan Bournazian as part of the Special Series on Artsakh published here as part of a collaboration
Faces of Armenia: Dr. Vahan Bournazian Interview Part 1 – The Case for Self Determination
Boston (FOA) In this interview by Konstantin Koenig of Faces of Armenia speaks with Dr. Vahan Bournazian as part of the Special Series on Artsakh published here as part of a collaboration
Armenians Speak: A History of the Armenian People in 6 (More) Maps
Detroit (GPA) – As a part of GPA’s current series highlighting the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, this second part of our brief explainer will help to better explain Armenian history. This is part
Azerbaijan Downs Russian Helicopter over Armenia – Video
Yerevan (GPA) – In what may prove to be a costly mistake, Azerbaijan has admitted to downing a Russian helicopter over Armenia. During an eventful day of fighting Nagorno-Karabakh, Azeri forces
Armenians Speak: GPA Interview with Professor Ara Sanjian – Video
Detroit (GPA) – In this interview, Geopolitics Alert Editor James Carey speaks with Associate Professor Ara Sanjian of the Armenian Research Center at the University of Michigan – Dearborn. In this latest
Armenians Speak: Interview with Armenian Journalist Edmond Azadian – Video
Detroit (GPA) – In this GPA interview for our Armenians Speak series, Editor James Carrey and Contributor Julia Kassem speak with journalist and author Edmond Azadian. Mr. Azadian is a prolific writer
Now Streaming: Armenians Speak YouTube Channel
Detroit (GPA) – Geopolitics Alert proudly introduces the Armenians Speak YouTube channel. Subscribe now to stay updated with the latest interviews, events, and more! Armenians Speak is a limited series
Armenians Speak: An Interview with Dr. Vahe Sahakyan on Nagorno-Karabakh
Detroit (GPA) – In this latest installment of GPA’s Armenians Speak series, Dr. Vahe Sahakyan of the Armenian Research Center answers our questions on the current crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. Dr. Vahe
Pope Francis Shares Worries for Yemen in New Year Message
Vatican City (MEE) – Pope Francis delivered an appeal for world peace on Friday and highlighted his worries about Yemen, a country that has been plagued by six years of brutal conflict causing the world’s worst humanitarian situation. At least 22 people were killed in
Al-Qaeda in Yemen Make Up 7% of Saudi Troops, Appointed to Govt Positions
Sana’a (GPA) – Yemeni forces dealt a major blow to al-Qaeda’s most organized branch and eliminated ISIS’s long-time stronghold in the Arabian country. However, major media outlets have yet to report the story despite its significance in the international fight
UAE Snubs Saudi Arabia to Collaborate with Israel in Socotra, Yemen
Sana’a (GPA) – In a sign of deepening military ties, the United Arab Emirates has reportedly invited Israel to join its secretive occupation of Yemen’s remote Socotra island. The move is foremost a clear violation of Yemen’s sovereignty. Yet, the
Yemen Liberates Territory from Al-Qaeda, Exposes Saudi Support
Sana’a (GPA) – Yemeni forces have successfully killed, wounded, and captured 250 al-Qaeda fighters during a large military operation in al-Bayda province, Yemeni military spokesman Yahya Saree announced last week. The operation to liberate territory from terror groups also revealed
UAE Reportedly Arresting Yemenis, Torturing Them at Prisons Abroad
Abu Dhabi (AMA) – Yemeni human rights lawyer and activist Huda al-Sarari, head of the Defense for Rights and Freedoms Foundation, has revealed secret prisons run by the Emirates in the cities of Aden and Mukalla and other outside Yemen
Evidence Shows Weapons Smuggled Under Cover of USAID [PHOTOS]
Sana’a (GPA) – Yemeni forces have uncovered hundreds of weapons bearing the “United States Agency for International Development” logo in possession of Saudi mercenaries. The revelation implies the existence of a much larger weapon smuggling operation to subvert governments across
Petition: In Response to Capitol, Cooperate with Tehran to Extradite Donald Trump
Washington DC (GPA) – Geopolitics Alert has launched a petition that needs your support. We’re urging the US Department of Justice to cooperate with Tehran and associated international organizations to
US Denies Forming Joint Group with Turkey to Discuss S-400 Sanctions
Washington (TM) – The US State Department has denied reports suggesting that the US and Turkey are considering the establishment of a joint working group to discuss US sanctions imposed on Turkey
Iran Adds Three to List of Individuals Involved in Soleimani Assassination
Tehran (TT) – Iran’s Judiciary has added new names to the list of individuals involved in the January assassination, Amir-Abdollahian said on Sunday, according to Tasnim. He said the Judiciary
ECtHR Ruling Calls for Immediate Release of Kurdish Politician Demirtas
Strasbourg (TM) – The Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on Tuesday called for the immediate release of a Kurdish politician who has been behind bars on politically motivated
US “Regime Change” Funding Pads $2 Trillion Pandemic Relief Bill
Washington DC (GZ) – The US Congress’ $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill was packaged with $1.4 trillion in omnibus spending that includes tens of billions for war, weapons, and regime
Trump Enacts Sweeping Sanctions on China, Iran, Venezuela. Biden Promises More
Washington DC (MPN) – The new sanctions come even as an estimated 100,000 people have been killed by American sanctions in Venezuela alone as vital medical equipment and lifesaving drugs
US “Regime Change” Funding Pads $2 Trillion Pandemic Relief Bill
Washington DC (GZ) – The US Congress’ $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill was packaged with $1.4 trillion in omnibus spending
Trump Enacts Sweeping Sanctions on China, Iran, Venezuela. Biden Promises More
Washington DC (MPN) – The new sanctions come even as an estimated 100,000 people have been killed by American sanctions
Will Biden Rebrand NATO Against China?
Washington DC (SCF) – NATO 2030; United for a New Era, the recent policy paper produced by the U.S.-NATO military alliance, selects two
Azerbaijan, Backed by Turkey, Ups Rhetoric Against Russia
Baku (EAN) – Emboldened by its growing support from Turkey, Azerbaijan has been taking an increasingly harder line against Russia as
Al-Qaeda in Yemen Make Up 7% of Saudi Troops, Appointed to Govt Positions
Sana’a (GPA) – Yemeni forces dealt a major blow to al-Qaeda’s most organized branch and eliminated ISIS’s long-time stronghold in the Arabian country. However, major media outlets have yet to
UAE Snubs Saudi Arabia to Collaborate with Israel in Socotra, Yemen
Sana’a (GPA) – In a sign of deepening military ties, the United Arab Emirates has reportedly invited Israel to join its secretive occupation of Yemen’s remote Socotra island. The move
The UAE-Israel Deal Is a US Strategy to Isolate Iran, Pro-Palestinian States
Abu Dhabi (GPA) – The United Arab Emirates and Israel signed what President Trump called a “breakthrough” comprehensive diplomatic agreement last week. Abu Dhabi has whitewashed the deal as a
Another Yemeni Attack on Aramco Could Spell the End for Saudi Arabia
Sana’a (GPA) – Yemeni forces have announced a large-scale operation targeting multiple strategic military sites deep beyond the Saudi border on Monday. These attacks come in response to the consistent
Analysis: Erdogan in Qatar, and the New Pole of Middle East Power
Doha (GPA) – Turkish President Recep Erdogan’s recent visit to Qatar highlights the ongoing fight for Middle East influence and the West is stuck right in the middle. With the
Trump Outsources Syria Destabilization to Turkey in Bid to Ease Tensions
Ankara (GPA) – After weeks of stalling by the US, Turkey finally got a green light to launch a new unilateral operation in Syria. About two months ago now, it
Randi Nord
Randi is the founder of Geopolitics Alert and a journalist from Detroit covering US imperialism in Western Asia with a special focus on Yemen.
Jim Carey
James Carey is an organizer based in Detroit, Michigan, founder of Geopolitics Alert, and an experienced analyst on Middle Eastern affairs with a particular focus on Turkey. He also covers topics ranging from Latin America and Asia to Europe. You can also hear James in his weekly podcast; The Left is Dead which he co-hosts with investigative journalist Jake Anderson.