The New Politics of Alliance: Allies, Proxies, and Adversaries Have Become Hard to Tell Apart
The vital question then is, “Who is whose enemy and who is whose friend?”
Opinion
Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?
Defense industry cooperations between Saudi Arabia & Turkey offer great opportunities for both, including the transfer of defense know-how to…
India is Lobbying to Put Pakistan on FATF’s Black-list: Will it Succeed?
India is lobbying to keep Pakistan on the FATF list, which combats money laundering and supporting terrorism. The listing costs…
Why Are Some Countries Dragging Their Heels over Ratifying the Istanbul Convention?
According to a Dutch research, every ten days a woman in the Netherlands dies as a result of domestic violence.
The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?
What is the future for Syria today?
China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
Will Iran rise in the jetstream generated by the Chinese economy, or will it become a vassal literally fueling and…
The ICC vs. Israel: Three Main Scenarios
The question that must be asked: What are the possible future scenarios for the ICC probe in Palestine?
Hindutva Ideology: India’s Gradual Move Towards Genocide
This is India today, an increasingly autocratic and nationalistic state that’s now exerting its illiberal political ideology well beyond its…
The Turcos of Latin America: The Story of 20th-Century Ottoman Migrants
Latin America hosts nearly 30 million of Arabs of Ottoman heritage, who arrived in with Ottoman passports long time ago.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
The GCC is still divided on Syria 10 years after the outbreak of the revolution.
Lebanon at Crossroad: Brain Drain and Freefall of the National Currency
A new wave of emigration from Lebanon can have a brutal impact on the country.
On Land Day in Palestine: Our Home is our Land
My great-grandfather sacrificed his life for land in Palestine of which he owned a very small portion.
The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope
Pope Francis tried to bring hope and a spirit of unity to the Middle East region but a stamp issued…
How the Cross-Border Tribes Living between Afghanistan and Pakistan Impact Regional Politics
People in the tribal belt of Afghanistan and Pakistan still define their land as a “terrain of resistance” and insist…
Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS
Mohammed bin Salman has only one path to staying in power: to look for legitimacy from his own people rather…
Change Is Inevitable in Iran: How the Four-Decade-Old System Has Become Outdated
Will Iran experience change peacefully or violently? It is possible that Anglo-American bloc can regain control of Iran if it…
Peace Talks and Afghanistan’s Future: Three Scenarios
The U.S. and Afghan governments have no plan B at the moment, only the Taliban have a plan A and…
America’s Hyper-Surveillance of Muslims Targets Our Religious Identity
Is the United States the best country for Muslims, for real?
How Qatari Investments Expand Globally
Today, Qatar holds shares in the world’s most important stock markets, largest automotive companies, and most prominent financial institutions.
