Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 17, 2015

Sophie Desjardin, Euronews: Regional powers fight bloody chess game in Yemen

Yemen is a regional proxy battleground between Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia and Shia Muslim Iran.

The destruction caused by Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in the capital Sanaa is the tip of the iceberg of far-reaching regional stakes.

Iran supports the Houthi, the northern Yemen Shia minority rebels, whose goal is to seize power. In September, the Houthis overran the capital, thrusting south and eastwards. Now they control much of the country.

In February, President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, in power since 2012, fled from Sanaa to Aden in the south.

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 17, 2015

Saddam's former army is secret of Baghdadi's success -- Samia Nakhoul, Reuters

No, the Iran Nuclear Deal Will Not Be Good for the U.S. -- Aaron David Miller, Time

Iran nuclear deal: Will Tehran be able to protect its secrets? -- Scott Peterson, CSM

A nuclear-free Middle East is worth imagining, even if it’s fantasy -- Walter Pincus, Washington Post

For Saudis, assertive posture is answer to aggressive Iran, cautious US -- Nicholas Blanford, CSM

Syria's online battlefield -- Luke Coffey, Al Jazeera

What’s Next for China’s Anti-Corruption Drive? -- William Ide, VOA

Obama Brokered A Secret Deal Between 2 Arab States That Could Help End Libya's Civil War -- Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Huffington Post

A dangerous mission in Libya requires a firm approach -- Washington Post editorial

Greek crisis: as bailout deadline nears, is anyone in control? -- Helena Smith, The Guardian

European diplomats are going to take another shot at resolving the Ukraine crisis next week -- Barbara Tasch, Business Insider

Obama’s Move Won’t Deter Russian Aggression -- Max Boot, Commentary

A Castro son rises in Cuba -- Daniel Trotta, Reuters

Death of al-Qaida leader masks reality of drone strikes: they don't bring stability -- Ian Black, The Guardian

Q&A: What is Ramadan and why do Muslims fast all day? -- Aya Batrawy, AP