Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
Read: Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in SyriaSeveral pictures and videos showing Iranian drones being used in Ukraine were posted and shared on social media.
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
Although the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement justified the consensual decision and tried to dispel doubts about its politicization, Washington's reactions ranged from warning to hinting at a reassessment of relations with Riyadh.
No One Should Be Left Behind: Disabled People in the Russia-Ukraine War and Armed Conflicts
ars affect everyone differently: men are forced to leave their loved ones behind to fight in a battle over which they have no say or control; women are left to care for non-combatants while becoming further vulnerable to dangers; and children are affected in ways we cannot even fathom.
The Tehran Summit: What Is Next for Turkey, Russia, and Iran?
Read: Turkey's Likely New Syria Operation: Why Now?The Tehran Summit showed that there was no change in the positions of the parties on the war in Syria.
A Global Storm Is Brewing: Leaders Must Immediately Tackle Inflation
Indeed, social scientists have noted that disease, unrest, and war, co-occur in a pattern.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
f the war in Ukraine reveals a single globally valid truth, it is the fact that today states operate under a very different political and security order than a decade ago.
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
Although significant progress has been made in the negotiations, the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war has affected nuclear negotiations and changed many balances across the world.
Echoes from President Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit: A Fresh Start?
In domestic politics, the country is facing an economic crisis and heading towards a critical presidential election scheduled for next year.
Why Did the Houthis Demolish an Ottoman Martyrs’ Memorial in Yemen?
Read: A Road Map to End Yemen’s War: An Interview with Abdul Galil ShaifTherefore, the Houthis’ demolition of the historical Ottoman monument shows an extremist historical ideological reaction that indicates the fanatic background of this group which wants to revive the Zaydi Imamate.
How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA
he consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war will not only revise the geography of Eastern Europe and the chessboard of international politics, but will also have an impact on the global economy.
Selective Solidarity with War Victims: Ukrainian and Palestinian Refugees
he scenes of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing war to Europe have received unprecedented western media coverage and solidarity.
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Read: Iran Outsources War and Rules States by Proxy
Why does Iran need proxies?
Iran is undoubtedly a major Middle Eastern power with its geostrategic position, abundant natural resources, and significant human capital.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
fforts towards normalization in bilateral ties between Turkey and Israel have been underway for some time.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
he Gulf reconciliation at the Al-Ula Summit suddenly changed the regional atmosphere and the rhetoric of war among Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari decision-makers.
Turkey-Saudi Normalization: A Larger Regional Bloc at the Door?
Thanks to the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Al Ula agreement in January 2021, there is now room for optimism manifested in the constructive moves by both Turkish and Arab leaders toward a broader normalization process.
Swedish Foreign Policy: Ideological Façade and Dysfunctional Reality
This is where Sweden tries to project itself on the world stage as a progressive and forward-looking norm and value entrepreneur, and a “responsible” member of the international community.
Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
Read: The Drone Warfare Revolution Has ArrivedThe development and manufacture of the F-35 are undertaken by the United States and seven partner nations, namely the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Italy, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
Since the Houthi rebels usurped control of Sana‘a in 2014, Yemen has been an important flashpoint in this competition for regional influence with Riyadh and Yemeni forces loyal to the UN-recognized Yemeni government waging war against the Iranian-backed insurgents for nearly seven years.
UAE Foreign Policy: Good Neighborliness for Now?
Read: The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE RelationsIn turn, this damaged the international image of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and put the domestic legitimacy of the Yemen War at risk.
Macron, the Gulf, and Islam
” For it is not only a question of arms sales, but of a community of views and coordination between Abu Dhabi and Paris in the “war against terrorism” (notably in Libya), and in the fight against “political Islam,” as shown by the presence on the trip of Laurent Nuñez, the national coordinator of intelligence and the fight against terrorism.
