Iran War: Yes, We Can Cut And Run
President Donald Trump’s renewed escalation of the war on Iran i...
Beyond Air Superiority: America’s Strategic Dilemma in the War with Iran
After five months of war, the US-Iran confrontation has reached a strategic turn...
From Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb: The Chokepoint War Is Redrawing the Global Energy Map
The repercussions of the escalating war between the United States and Iran can n...
Leaving the Two Niles: When Geopolitics Swallows the Human Stories of Sudan
The blue Sudanese toub that Halima wears is more than a piece of cloth covering...
U.S. Is Accelerating Rapid Expansion Of Golden Dome Missile Interceptor
The United States is accelerating development of space-based interceptors (SBI)...
Libya’s New Oil Order Is Built On Shaky Ground
Libya’s latest reshuffle of the National Oil Corporation has largely been...
The Pacific Ocean and the Future of the Global Order
On July 6, the Chinese military announced that it had test-fired a ballistic mis...
The Gulf In The Gulf
The war in West Asia ricochets between a state of tenuous ceasefire and aggressi...
Sudan’s Forgotten War: Why Is the World Overlooking One of Its Worst Humanitarian Catastrophes?
Since war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support...
Hormuz on the Brink: Has the U.S.–Iran Confrontation Entered a New Phase of Strategic Escalation?
Recent developments in the Gulf suggest that the confrontation between the Unite...
At NATO Summit, Trump Pressures Allies On Greenland And Spain But Courts Turkey
At last week’s NATO Summit in Ankara, President Trump was hosted warmly by...
Iran And The Pursuit Of Nuclear Weapons
Specialist in Nonproliferation
Since the early 2000s, Tehran’s construc...
How Does the Governing Coalition’s Legislative Agenda Reveal the Structural Crisis of Israel’s Political System?
Israel’s governing coalition, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has recently inte...
A New Era Of Partnership With Iraq
Next week’s Washington visit by Iraq’s new prime mini...
NATO’s Future And The Way Forward: Ukraine – Iran Wars And Trump’s Wavering Ways
The NATO Summit held in Ankara in July 2026 marked another watershed in the evol...
Armenia Between European Opening and Strategic Repositioning in the South Caucasus
The transformations unfolding in Armenia's foreign policy are no longer mere...
The Sovereignty Struggle in Southern Lebanon Between Israel and Hezbollah
The recent remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which h...
How To Train Today’s Youth To Thrive In The AI Era
As we transition into the early stages of the artificial intelligence-driven era...
Sudan's State Structure and the Identity Crisis: How the Colonial Legacy Reproduced a Fragile State
The current conflict in Sudan cannot be adequately understood as merely a power...
Is The US Deal Fracturing Iran’s Elite Consensus?
Two unusual incidents within a day of each other have exposed how deeply contest...
The Washington Framework Between Lebanon and Israel: Will Israeli Withdrawal Become a Tool for Reshaping the Lebanese State?
The newly proposed U.S.-brokered framework between Lebanon and Israel appears to...
Lebanon’s Non-Aggression Framework with Israel: A Strategic Reset or the Prelude to a New Internal Crisis?
The framework agreement recently signed in Washington between Lebanon and Israel...
Iran’s Nuclear Deal Faces Its Toughest Test: Can Verification Save the U.S.-Iran Understanding?
Reaching a political understanding between the United States and Iran does not m...
Rubio Begins Gulf Tour In Abu Dhabi To Strengthen Alliances After Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on June 23, opening a hig...
Has the U.S.–Iran Agreement Entered the Phase of Reshaping the Middle East?
Although the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Ir...
Are Baghdad and Erbil Approaching a Historic Settlement on Oil and Gas?
Recent political and diplomatic developments, accompanied by the visit of U.S. e...
"The New Libya": From Structured Dialogue to Power-Sharing
In a notable television interview, one of the participants in the structured dia...
Could A Fragile Wartime Memorandum Turn Into A Broader Political Settlement?
After briefly appearing to falter, US-Iran implementation talks are back on trac...
Battle For Armenia: Yerevan Between Moscow And Washington
One of the states with a very specific position in the international political a...
Iran Deal Provides Economic Boost, But Hormuz Shipping Is Key
The Iran framework agreement gave an immediate boost to markets, with...
Lebanon Between the State and Hezbollah: Is the Moment of Legitimate State Monopoly Over Arms Approaching?
Lebanon is experiencing a pivotal phase that could reshape the political and sec...
How Could the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Accelerate India's Energy Transition?
India, the world's sixth-largest economy and third-largest energy consumer,...
IEA: Economic Weaponizing Of Clean Energy Trade
The latest report of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on global solar photo...
Between Deterrence and Settlement: Why the U.S.–Iran Confrontation Is Far From Over
In the Middle East, major transformations are rarely measured by official statem...
Between the Ambition of Influence and the Constraints of Power: Is Europe Returning as a Strategic Actor in the Middle East?
Amid the unprecedented escalation between Iran and Israel, and the growing risks...
Another Crude U.S. Imperial Model For India
The Trump administration is rolling out a new model for India that marks a subtl...
Why Russia Is Betting on the Taliban to Reshape Eurasia’s Regional Order
At a time when most international actors continue to approach the Taliban govern...
Is the Red Sea Becoming a New Arena for Iranian Pressure?
As international attention remains focused on the direct confrontation between I...
Suwayda Between Sovereignty Vacuum and the Crisis of National Integration
The developments unfolding in Suwayda Governorate can no longer be viewed merely...
Ahvaz Between Local Autonomy and the Central State Project
To understand the roots of the Arab question in Iran, it is essential to examine...
Autumn of Sovereignty: Private Military Companies and Alternative Legitimacy in Africa
Byp Hamida Saleh Bouhqifa
Lybian Researcher in International Relations and Af...
Iraq Between State Restructuring and the Dilemma of the Popular Mobilization Forces
he formation of the government of Ali Falih al-Zaidi represents a pivotal politi...
China’s Strategy in Africa: Economics and Politics in the Service of Global Influence
Africa has become one of the most significant arenas of international competitio...
Xi–Putin Summit 2026: Is the World Entering the Era of “Greater Eurasia”?
The summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir P...
Why Do Young People Cry Because of Football?
A Psychological Reading of the Relationship Between Identity, Belonging, and Spo...
Congo and the Battle for Critical Minerals: Will Militarizing the Mines Be Enough to Protect Strategic Wealth?
The mineral wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is no longer merely a...
The Regionalization of the Sudan Conflict: Geopolitical and Security Implications for the Horn of Africa and the Sahel
Since April 2023, the conflict in Sudan has evolved far beyond the framework of...
Geopolitical Earthquake: Are We Witnessing “Polar Chaos” or a New International Order?
Describing the current international system merely as a transition toward &ldquo...
The Druze Between Sectarian Instrumentalization and the Possibilities of National Integration
Minorities in the Arab world have long occupied a sensitive position within proj...
Britain Beyond the Two-Party System: Populism, Nationalism, and the Reshaping of the Political Order
The results of the recent local elections in Britain and Northern Irel...
Is Britain Entering an Era of Fragile Coalitions? Transformations in the British Political Landscape
Britain is currently undergoing one of its deepest political transform...
US Military Presence in Europe: Between Political Frustration and the Reordering of Strategic Priorities
The ongoing debate within the United States over the future of its military pres...
The War Over Narratives: How the Media Became a Central Battlefield in the U.S.–Iran Conflict
In modern warfare, battles are no longer decided solely on military fronts. They...
Why America Keeps Losing at the Negotiating Table While Iran Wins the Long Game
In major crises, outcomes are not always decided on the battlefield. More often...
Beyond Trump’s Deadline: How Iran Turned American–Israeli Superiority into a Dilemma of Decisive Victory
Dr. Taha Ali Ahmed
After the expiration of the fifteen-day deadline that U.S....
Europe in the Intensive Care Unit: Will Energy Break the Bones of the Old Continent?
By Hamida Bouhaqifa
While the world remained preoccupied for years with image...
From the Battlefield to Regional Security Partnerships: How Ukraine Is Repositioning Itself in the Gulf
Ukraine’s recent moves in the Gulf indicate that Ukraine no longer sees it...
Could Canada Join the European Union? A Legal and Geopolitical Reading of the Limits of European Membership
The accelerating transformation of the international environment, the rise of ge...
Returning to the Moon as a Gateway to Mars: An Analytical Perspective on the Artemis Program and Its Strategic Challenges
NASA’s Artemis program has revived the United States’ ambi...
Structural Imbalance and Political Transition in the United States: A Comparative Perspective with Late Soviet Dynamics
Is U.S. President Donald Trump closer, in role and function, to Boris...
The Iran Ceasefire: A European Opportunity to Redefine Strategic Autonomy
Transatlantic relations are undergoing rapid transformations that reflect a grow...
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Regain Momentum: Can Cairo Break the Deadlock?
A new round of diplomatic activity is emerging around the stalled Gaza ceasefire...
The U.S.–Israel–Iran War and the Erosion of Alliances and the Petrodollar System
The ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is revealing growing...
The U.S.–Iran Confrontation and the Reshaping of Maritime Security Dynamics in the Gulf
The Gulf region has recently witnessed a significant military escalation between...
From Ukraine’s Battlefields to Gulf Security: The New Geography of Drone Warfare
Amid the rapid transformations reshaping the international system, the defense a...
From Drones to Autonomous Weapons: The Next Generation of Warfare
Contemporary warfare is undergoing rapid transformations driven by technological...
The Resilience of Global Oil Demand Amid the Shift Toward Critical Minerals: A Reading of Global Energy Dynamics
The global energy system has been undergoing rapid transformations in recent yea...
Russia and the Iran War: Calculated Support
After nearly two weeks of direct military confrontation between Iran on one side...
The Economic Impact of the War in Iran: Energy Shocks, Supply Chains, and Global Inflation
Wars in major energy-producing regions often mark turning points for the global...
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Their Potential Implications for Global Energy Security
The Gulf region is witnessing rapid developments that have revived longstanding...
The Escalation of Drone Warfare: Ukraine Enters the Gulf Security Equation
Recent developments in the Middle East indicate a significant shift in the natur...
Downing the U.S. Drone and the Expansion of Strikes: A Shift in the Aerial Engagement Equation?
Dr. Taha Ali Ahmed
Iran’s announcement that it shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Re...
The U.S.–Israeli Confrontation with Iran: An Initial Assessment of Trajectories and Implications
Dr. Taha Ali Ahmed
The launch by the United States and Israel into a decisive...
Iraq–Kuwait Maritime Dispute: Escalation Dynamics and Gulf Containment
Iraq’s decision to deposit its maritime maps and coordinates with the Unit...
Transformations of the Global Order Between Hard Power and the Appeal of Civilizational Models
Debate over the future of the global order has not ceased since the outbreak of...
The U.S. National Security Strategy Redefines the Middle East
By; Christian Alexander
At the end of 2025, the White House released a compre...
The Middle East Between the Erosion of Deterrence and the Narrowing of Options
The Middle East is experiencing a delicate phase that can be described as a peri...
Calm Before the Storm? Inside the Israel–Iran De-Escalation
Anyone examining the policy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will fi...
Tunisia’s Growing Protests and the Potential for Restrained American Engagement
Tunisia is entering a delicate phase in which social and economic pressures inte...
American Mediation as an Inevitable Option
Israel may view the current tense situation in Syria as sustainable—and pe...
Iranian Protests in Their Historical and Political Context
Dr. Taha Ali Ahmed
In recent weeks, protests have expanded across a number of...
Strategic Shift in Yemen: What Changed After Hadramawt?
The developments witnessed in Hadramawt and Al-Mahrah over recent weeks were not...
Silence as a Weapon: Why Didn’t Venezuela Defend Its Airspace?
How can an air defense system be neutralized without being bombed? And how can t...
The Impact of the Ukraine Crisis on the Russian Economy
Despite mounting economic pressure on Russia since the outbreak of the war in Uk...
Mamdani and the Rising Influence of the Progressive Left in Washington
In recent years, the American political landscape has been witnessing structural...
Ongoing Battles in El Fasher and an Air Drop Shifting the Balance of Power
Executive Summary
Heavy fighting has continued over the past hours and days a...
Tehran Confronting the West… A Maneuver
At a critical political moment—where internal crises intersect with mounti...
Trump’s Revised Plan to End the Gaza War: From Conflict Management to the Reproduction of Israeli Hegemony
The Revised U.S. Plan: From an Alleged Peace Initiative to a Tool for Subjugatin...