Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
Middle East
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…
Tortures, Executions, and Sisi’s Unlimited Credibility in the West
Unlike the toppled president Morsi, Sisi has nothing else other than Western support. Those nine young men would be alive…
US Policy Towards Syria: A Tangled Mess of Bilateral Negotiations
Conditions in Northern Syria may force Turkey to follow “first act then deal” option.
How the Egypt’s Judiciary is Aiding the Sisi Regime to Maintain its Oppression
Since Sisi assumed power, the Egyptian judiciary has served to legitimate and facilitate the authoritarian rule. Other than a feigned…
The US-Iran Rivalry in Iraq May Cause Another Popular Uprising
The U.S. administration has two options in Iraq: either to back track Trump’s harsh rhetoric on Iran and Iraq and…
