Gaza and Trump 2.0
Trump and Netanyahu can finally kill the concept of an independent Palestinian state, part of the ultimate “Art of the Deal.”
Middle East
The US Needs to Re-engage with the Syrian Opposition
Daesh is now in a new era in which popular support and acceptable governance will be the main effective tools…
Can the US Confront Iran in Syria?
The current escalation in the Basra Bay may have seemingly calmed down, but will the downing of the U.S. drone…
Why Turkey Will Continue to Honor Morsi’s Legacy
Morsi’s legacy will always be remembered and kept alive in Turkey. The democratic struggle of the Egyptian people will receive…
Masquerading the YPG Will Not Improve Turkey-US Relations
If the U.S. wants to have any real change on the ground in order to step forward for the discussed…
Past and Present of the Saudi Arabia-Israel Alliance
Saudi Arabia and Israel are following common policies especially on issues related to Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood. Although the…
A Deal to End All Deals? Trump’s Deal of the Century May Annihilate Palestine
The Deal of the Century, which does not offer any noteworthy gain to Palestine despite all concessions, is likely to…
Why Turkey is Complying with the Iran Sanctions
Whether the Trump administration continues its policies of dragging Iran into economic bankruptcy or whether the tension between the two…
How Israel Dominates the Political Landscape in the Middle East
Israel has a more advantageous position than ever regarding issues such as Palestine, the Eastern Mediterranean, confronting the Iranian threat…
Iran Sanctions: A Year On
The Trump administration’s aim is to isolate Iran from the international market, and it is just around the corner from…
Moroccan Foreign Policy at the Crossroads
The Arab World is now split in two camps: those who support constitutional political processes, pluralism and inclusive politics, and…
The Nightmare in Idlib is Real: A Firsthand Account of the Horrors Being Perpetrated Today
Eight months later, the Assad regime, backed by Russian air power, has conducted a ruthless aerial campaign which has forced…
Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse
The Middle East has come to a point where the possibility of a violent conflict between powerful forces in the…
Military Escalation in North Hama: A Deal or a Dilemma?
A weak cease-fire is likely but also open to the possibility of further escalation in the field. Each party will…
War Drums Beat Louder in the Middle East
Trump’s warmongers are pressing harder for a military conflict between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. officials have increasingly articulated the…
The Libya Crisis and the Future of Khalifa Haftar
Haftar’s entry to Tripoli and seizure of the administration via weapons will create an environment where extremist and radical groups…
The Syrian Regime’s Strategy of Forced Migration
Forced migration and displacement are among the unlawful and most effective measures that the Assad regime has been using. However,…
How Long Can Iran Resist US Pressure?
Iran needs to be very careful about the steps that it will pursue against the U.S. The assumption that Trump…
Trump’s Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization is a Grave Mistake
As the international community showed discontent to Trump’s recent designation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization,…
