Muhammad “el-Deif”: The tactical genius who stands alone

Mohammed Deyab Ebrahim el-Masri, or “Abu Khaled – Mohammed el-Deif” – as he was popularly known, was born in Gaza Strip in 1965. He hails from a refugee family that was forced to flee Al-Qubaiba village during the 1948 Nakba. Growing up in Khan Yunis refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip, he experienced first-hand […]

Military growth and developments: UAE’s Governance, Evolution, Ambitions – Part 04

Military Spending What is meant by military spending? Before beginning this discussion, it is imperative to address controversy surrounding methods in which one calculates military spending. United Nations Secretary-General has called on all General Assembly member states to report their military expenditures each fiscal year by April 30. This data is then made available in […]