The Gulf Crisis and the Changing Nature of Political Alliances in the Middle East
he Gulf region experienced its most serious crisis during the summer of 2017.
The New Iran Strategy: Bringing the Regime to its Knees through Sanctions and Isolation
resident Trump delivered a major campaign promise by pulling out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and left everyone wondering what the new Iran policy would be.
How Sanctions Prevented Iran from Becoming a Regional Power
he United States President Donald Trump recently announced that Washington has withdrawn from the nuclear deal that was signed between Iran and the international community.
From Cooperation to Conflict: The UAE’s Deepening Crisis with Somalia and Djibouti
he Horn of Africa region has recently been the stage for a number of international actors that aim to expand their foreign policy reach.
Sisi’s Re-Election and the Western Stance: How the West Failed in Egypt
gypt has left behind one of the most anti-democratic electoral processes seen on a global level in recent years.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
fter launching the military base for more than 3000 personnel, Turkey and Qatar has decided on building a naval base at Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX), which is going to be funded by the Qatari government.
Presidential Elections in Egypt and the Future of the Authoritarian Regime
ver the past few years, the political arena in Egypt has witnessed an unprecedented period of oppression.
What are Israel’s Red Lines in Syria?
srael has become increasingly mentioned in matters regarding the conflict in Syria, but this was not the case during the past seven years.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
he political invalidation of the Arab world has been one of the most important consequences of the recent developments in the Middle East.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
Despite the high-profile participation, the fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain sent low-ranking representatives to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Istanbul on 13 December, 2017, upon the call of President Erdogan, caused heated discussions in Turkey and the region.
Gulf States silence media on Jerusalem
hile the Muslim world is simmering with the recent announcement of President Trump concerning Jerusalem being the capital of Israel, Arab Gulf states have reportedly been directing their citizens not to participate in any activities with regard to Jerusalem.
Post-Saleh Scenarios in Yemen
he proxy wars that began in the Middle East have had dramatic impacts on many countries.
Turkey and the UAE: Economic Allies but Regional Competitors?
uring an interview with the Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat on October 28, 2017, Steve Bannon named Turkey as the biggest threat to the US.
UN Roadmap to Peace in Libya: Will Khalifa Haftar be left on the Sidelines?
Ghassan Salamé, the United Nations Special Representative in Libya, prepared and submitted a new roadmap to the Libyan House of Representatives (HoR) and the High Council of the State (HCS) to be put in action by December 2017.
Hariri returns to Lebanon for first time since resignation
fter he announced his resignation in Riyadh on November 4, Saad Hariri met with King Selman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, and later visited the United Arab Emirates and France.
Middle East on brink: Gulf states urge nationals depart Lebanon
mid the already simmering state of affairs in the Middle East, Gulf states have delivered just another bombshell.
What’s happening in Saudi Arabia?
How should the developments in Saudi Arabia be read?
Right after the formation of the “anti-corruption commission” on November 4 under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Selman, there were shocking news about numerous arrests occurring in Saudi Arabia.
A Strategic Renewal? The Palestinian Reconciliation Government and the Role of Hamas
Having been in conflict since 2006, the two main Palestinian political parties, Hamas and Fatah, agreed to form a government as a result of negotiations mediated by Egypt.
Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
ran evaluated the Arab Spring from its own perspective as an aim to overthrow prevalent dictatorships in the region with democratic systems.
Is post-referendum KRG economically sustainable?
imilar to Iraq, 95% of whose economy depends on oil revenue, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) economy is also heavily dependent on oil.
