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Impending Departure of Netanyahu Marks Pivotal Moment for the Middle East

n a region fraught with conflict, the looming departure of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signifies a potential turning point for Israel, the Middle East, and beyond.

How the Middle East Became an Arena for Putin’s Power Struggle with the US

SecurityBy Politics Today

s conflict continues to escalate in the Middle East, the role of Russia in the region becomes increasingly prominent.

Is a Regional War at the Door in the Middle East?

SecurityBy Muhittin Ataman

ill the conflict that began after Israel’s disproportionate and genocidal attacks on Gaza following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood by Hamas on October 7 turn into a regional war? First, it is useful to emphasize that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood caused a major rupture not only in the Palestinian-Israeli issue, but in the Middle East as a whole.

The Missing Piece of the Middle East Chessboard: Russia

WorldBy Mehmet Ayfer Kanci

eijing was instrumental in the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, hosting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Donald Trump’s Digital Diplomacy and Its Impact on US Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East

Books In-BriefBy Politics Today

ove him or loathe him, there's no denying that Donald Trump brought a whole new level of spectacle to the world of international relations through his unique approach.

China’s Intermediary Diplomacy Reshapes Dynamics in the Middle East

Middle EastBy Muhammet Ali Oruc

fter a seven-year diplomatic rupture between Iran and Saudi Arabia, negotiations between the foreign ministers of the two countries were held in Beijing in March 2023 to cease hostilities and restore bilateral relations.

China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East

Middle EastBy Hatice Beyza Sezgin

hina has been increasing its naval presence in the Middle East to secure its energy supplies and gain strategic advantage.

Second Generation Israeli Politicians Gamble with the Future of the Middle East

OpinionBy Yousef M. Aljamal

The story is presented as follows: the country “defeated seven Arab armies” and emerged victorious.

The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making

Middle EastBy Özker Kocadal

multipolar regional order is in the making in the Middle East, the preponderance of the U.

Why the New Israeli Government Manifests a Scary Scenario for the Middle East

Middle EastBy Yousef M. Aljamal

he new Israeli government, the most radical in Israel’s history, poses a scary scenario for instability in the Middle East region by igniting radical discourse and action that might lead to war.

China and the Middle East: Is Turkey a Gateway for a New Political Alliance?

WorldBy Furkan Halit Yolcu

he world has closely followed the latest Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, as leaders gave their speeches, hinting at several threats and opportunities for the current international relations.

Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?

SecurityBy Serhan Afacan

ran-backed proxies are involved in almost every major crisis in the Middle East.

Cryptocurrencies in the Middle East: Investment Surrounded by Risk

Middle EastBy Dario Sabaghi

Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2008, the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies (cryptos) has reached $2 trillion.

Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to Mercenaries

OpinionBy Anton Mardasov

he Kremlin’s successful “comeback” in the Middle East is explained by the fact that Moscow has become accustomed to appearing on the political scene only during crises, when conventional players seek a quick but often emotional resolution.

Liberation Theology and Politics: From Latin America to the Middle East

WorldBy Yousef M. Aljamal

iberation theology can provide a critical and deep understanding of how politics and religion, and in particular the Catholic Church in Latin America, are interrelated.

South Korea in the Middle East: More Than Usual Business

Middle EastBy Deena Saleh

outh Korea has become a soft power giant with the effective promotion of its national image and culture worldwide.

Brett McGurk: The Epitome of the Democrats’ Middle East Policy

OpinionBy Gokhan Gokce

fter a pandemic-restricted election campaign, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States in an inauguration ceremony under heavy security measures on January 20, 2021.