Why Iran Is Becoming More Vulnerable to Foreign and Domestic Attacks
The message that the Iranian soil is not safe for diplomats undermines Iran’s integration into the international system.
Middle East
Egypt’s Constitutional Change and the Future of the Sisi Regime
The support that the U.S. and other European countries have shown for Sisi has encouraged Cairo to institutionalize its authoritarian…
Christian Zionists, Zionists and Authoritarian Regimes in the Middle East: A Bermuda Triangle?
The relation among the Bermuda Triangle is just like a hide-and-seek game; while veiling the image of Islam with ‘radicalism,’…
Trump’s Dangerous Game with Iran: IRGC Designation and the Possible Consequences
Regardless of their political backgrounds, a substantial amount of Iranians will back the IRGC. Hence, the IRGC will become more…
What’s Next For Israel After the Elections?
The unexpected move from the new far-right Israeli government regarding the status of Al-Quds or the annexation of new Palestinian…
Jordan: Silent Brother in Gulf Politics
For many years, Amman’s close alliance with Washington has heavily concealed many of the Hashemite Kingdom’s internal problems. Yet against…
People Power? Fall of Al-Bashir and the Future of Sudan
Although it’s been over 8 years since the beginning of the Arab revolutions, the developments in Sudan show that revolutionary…
Democracy At Stake: Trump’s Vociferous Support for Sisi
During the press conference when it was asked whether Sisi should remain as president until 2034, Trump confidently said: “Sisi…
Arab Emancipation and the Liberation of Palestine
The Zionists often claim that Israel is the only democracy in an ocean of dictatorship. The truth is that Israel…
What’s the Real Motivation Behind Reforms in Saudi Arabia?
The reform initiatives led by Mohammad bin Salman do not aim to establish a genuine democratic regime in Saudi Arabia,…
Will Turkey Launch a New Operation in the East of the Euphrates?
If the U.S. isn’t going to address Turkey’s security concerns and since Turkey is being pushed from inside by the…
The Fate of Syria’s Constitutional Committee
Without the participation of the Syrian public, both inside and outside Syria, a constitution written in Geneva, Astana, or in…
What’s Behind Turkey and Iran’s Joint Operation on the PKK?
Turkey and Iran are closest to finally reaching a point where they can cooperate for stability in their own countries…
Ending the Confusion over U.S. Withdrawal from Syria
Without admitting a policy failure, the U.S. will not be able to achieve meaningful cooperation with Turkey. That will neither…
Snap Elections in Israel: Is Netanyahu Going?
Will the claims of corruption made against Netanyahu bring an end to his political career?
The Politics of Uncertainty in Iran
Zarif’s resignation showed that there is a complex balance between Iran’s conservatives and the reformist-moderate camp and a government crisis…
The Unspoken Syrian Tribes in the Syrian Civil War
While Turkey and the U.S. discuss a potential safe-zone in northern Syria, especially in the areas below the 20-mile line,…
Is the US Going to Withdraw from Syria or Not?
The U.S. administration has been persuaded to leave a residual U.S. force (400 soldiers), which would certainly make SDF happier…
Radicalization in Egypt May Haunt Europe
Sisi’s harsh stance against the civil opposition in the country and the increasing brutality may push opponents to radicalization, which…