“Istanbul Is a Testing Ground for the Afghan Peace Talks”: An Interview with Heela Najibullah
he Afghan Peace Talks will resume in Istanbul, Turkey in May as a continuation of earlier meetings held in Qatar and Russia.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
rab tribes in Syria are a key element of the country's social, cultural and historic identity.
An Insider Perspective on the Afghanistan Peace Talks
ince the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations on September 12, 2020, there is a genuine excitement among ordinary Afghans regarding peace talks and a possible reconciliation with the Taliban.
Ship Attacks in the Persian Gulf: Another Manifestation of an Iranian-Israeli Proxy War?
he Iran-Israel conflict has its own identity that goes beyond the geopolitical considerations of the Middle East.
The Foreign Factor in Jordan’s Plot Crisis
For a long time, Jordan has been considered an island of stability in one of the world's most volatile regions.
Biden-Putin Diplomacy: A Push-Me-Pull-You Game?
he recent exchange of verbal barbs between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden has sparked a debate across politicians and media experts, many of whom have predicted an inevitable shutdown of the Russia-U.
Brett McGurk: The Epitome of the Democrats’ Middle East Policy
fter a pandemic-restricted election campaign, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States in an inauguration ceremony under heavy security measures on January 20, 2021.
Supported by the US, Ukraine is Once Again Dreaming of NATO
hile the fate of the current military escalation between Russia and Ukraine remains uncertain despite the incidents in the Donbass, diplomatic tensions are on the rise.
Hostile Brothers: The Strained Morocco-Algeria Relations Only Serve to Destabilize North Africa
s a general rule, when two neighboring countries share similar cultures and have similar political and diplomatic weight, they tend to compete.
The Amazighs in North Africa: Politics, Society, and Culture
he Amazighs, usually referred to as Berbers, are native inhabitants of North Africa.
Separation in the Age of Remote and Robotic War
o the majority of Palestinians, the settler-colonial encounter is primarily, if not exclusively, an encounter with weapon power.
Pushing the Liberalist Agenda to its Limits: The Problem of Labels
Since then the phrase has been interpreted in many different ways.
Where Does Libya Fit in Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities?
domestic politics given the pressing challenges surrounding COVID-19 and the economic fallout from this unprecedented public health crisis.
Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?
iddle Eastern politics experienced the peak of Turkish-Saudi partnership during the 2015-2016 period as ASELSAN, one of the top Turkish defense companies, signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with promising Saudi defense companies TAQNIA and KACST.
Why Are Some Countries Dragging Their Heels over Ratifying the Istanbul Convention?
he Istanbul Convention (IC) is a convention by the Council of Europe on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?
en years have passed since the protests began peacefully against the Syrian regime, and then soon turned into an armed conflict.
China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
hina and Iran have been building an increasingly close economic, political and security partnership since the mid-1990s, when China emerged as Iran’s partner of choice for its energy projects in both the nuclear field and hydrocarbons.
The ICC vs. Israel: Three Main Scenarios
n March 22, the Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, declared that “the time has come to stop Israel’s blatant impunity”.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
en years into the Syrian crisis, many commentators generally accept that President Bashar al-Assad’s government has “won” the gruesome conflict.
On Land Day in Palestine: Our Home is our Land
hen in 1948 Zionist militias invaded the village of Aqer, where my family is originally from, my great-grandfather was one of a few poorly equipped fighters who tried to stop the invading forces.
