Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Saudi Arabia, caught in uncertainty, views an Israeli Iranian war as ill-timed, neutrality as uncomfortable, and descent into the fray as inevitable.
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How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA
Global food security was unstable even before the conflict due to a rising number of crises and the COVID19 pandemic.
Ukraine is Assad’s New Dilemma
As the war in Ukraine further internationalizes, anti-regime forces in Syria might seize opportunities to re-intensify their insurgency.
The Urge to Kill to Survive: Russia’s Imperialist Expansionism Explained
Russia knows that its conventional military inventory is aged and cannot win a full-scale traditional war despite its numeric superiority.
Where Does Central Asia Stand on Russia’s War in Ukraine?
China is the likeliest beneficiary of Russia’s isolation. In Central Asia, Beijing’s regional presence will increase even further.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Two Koreas
If a worst-case scenario pans out, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is likely to bring Beijing, Moscow and Pyongyang closer…
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Although Iran’s short-term expectations from its proxies were mostly military, there has been a strong political dimension since from the…
Stability, Resilience and Chaos in the New World Order
The question is whether we should tune in to the original settings of international politics or keep up with the…
How Germany’s Foreign Policy Changed towards Russia after the War in Ukraine
Rearmament program, sanctions against Russia and cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 project are only the initial responses by Germany.
How the Ukraine War Will Give China More Leverage
If Russia becomes a pariah state, the country faces the risk of becoming a supplicant rather than a potential partner…
Russian Foreign Policy and the War with Ukraine
Russian foreign policy fits well within the realist tradition where the nexus between rationalism, morality, and statecraft helps to explain…
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
The transfer of Israeli natural gas to Europe via Turkey could be the backbone of a solid partnership.
The Montreux Convention and the Russia-Ukraine War
Turkey has officially confirmed that the warships of both countries would not be allowed to pass through the Turkish Straits.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
The Russian invasion of Ukraine appears as the most serious test for GCC states to excel their navigation skills in…
Xinjiang: The New Face of the Old Problem in China
If anti-imperialism means standing with the colonized, the fight should go beyond China.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
Qatar as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, still appears to be the UAE’s primary competitor.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
Only time will tell if Latin America will become the next playground for mighty powers or find a third way…
How Middle Powers Can Wield More Influence on Global Politics
The most straightforward path forward could be reforming the UN security architecture as to allow middle power states to have…
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
All Iranian authorities have unanimously repeated that NATO, specifically the U.S., provoked Russia and Russia is not responsible for the…
