Interview Archbishop seeking Armenian PM’s ouster over concessions to Turkey, Azerbaijan down but not out With Bagrat Galstanyan Armenian Archbishop
Interview Incoming legislation to make 'big difference' for Egypt's fintechs, MNT-Halan CEO says Mounir Nakhla told Al-Monitor that although financial inclusion has increased in Egypt over the past few years, much of the country's population is still unbanked. With Mounir Nakhla CEO of MNT-Halan
Interview Palestine to bid for full UN membership this month, says ambassador Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour spoke to Al-Monitor about Arab solidarity on Gaza, Palestine’s efforts to become a full member of the UN, reconciliation with Hamas and alleged sexual crimes on both sides of the conflict. With Riyad Mansour Palestine Ambassador to the UN
Interview Van Hollen: Israeli restrictions on Gaza aid 'not currently in compliance' with US policy In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he is concerned about the US getting drawn into planning of Israeli military operation in Rafah. With Chris Van Hollen US Senator
Interview Yemen’s Houthis undeterred by strikes, senior US Navy commander says In an exclusive interview, the US Navy’s top commander in the Middle East leveled with Al-Monitor about what the current campaign against the Houthis has achieved, saying diplomatic pressure could ultimately get the Iran-backed rebels to halt their brazen attacks on international commercial shipping. With George Wikoff Commander of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet
Interview Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim warns of 'forceful response' to Iran-linked attacks Muslim's spoke to Al-Monitor two days after an attack on an SDF training camp in Deir Ezzor by Iran-backed militias left six dead. With Salih Muslim PYD co-chairman
Interview Iran sent US back-channel messages on risk of wider regional war, FM says In an interview with Al-Monitor, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran is not seeking a wider regional conflict, even as his country's network of militias across the Middle East are stepping up attacks on US bases and ships. With Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Iran Foreign Minister
Interview Salam Fayyad says he is not part of Gaza ‘day after’ talks The former Palestinian prime minister told Al-Monitor that any discussion of post-war rule in Gaza "must be based on national consensus." With Salam Fayyad Former Palestine Prime Minister
Interview Syrian Kurdish commander tells Washington not to sell F-16s to Turkey In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, SDF commander-in-chief Mazlum Kobane called on the United States to shore up flagging Kurdish faith in Washington and block any new F-16 sales to Turkey. With Mazlum Kobane SDF commander in chief
Interview In shift, a top Hamas official floats Israel recognition In an interview with Al-Monitor, senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk suggested the militant group would adhere to the Palestine Liberation Organization’s stance on Israel. With Mousa Abu Marzouk Senior Hamas official
Interview Israel already suffering 'strategic defeat' with global outcry over Gaza, Jordan’s FM says In an interview with Al-Monitor, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi urged the United States to wield its influence with Israel to stem the bloodshed in Gaza after two months of devastating war. With
Interview US senator calls for holding Israel accountable if it doesn’t limit civilian casualties In an interview with Al-Monitor, US Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat from Maryland, says Biden should go over Netanyahu’s head, speak directly to Israeli people about post-conflict vision. With Chris Van Hollen US Senator
Interview Algerian FM 'satisfied' with Biden’s Western Sahara policy In an interview with Al-Monitor, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf also discussed the possibility for military intervention in Niger, his country’s relationship with Russia and improved US-Algeria ties under the Biden administration. With