Operation Claw: Strategy, Scope and Goals
Operation Claw entered a new phase on July 12, 2019, by expanding its territorial scope into the east towards the Iranian border.
Can Russia Install its Kadyrov in Syria?
Until today, the Iranians and Russians succeeded in securing Assad his position, long enough that the U.
The UAE’s Strategic Redeployment in Yemen
The UAE has been one of the most important partners for Saudi Arabia in Yemen in the fight against Iranian-supported Houthis.
Waves of the US Sanctions on Iran: A Chronology
More than 700 Iranian individuals, entities, vessels and aircraft was put on the sanctions list, including major banks, oil exporters and shipping companies.
Abdul Basit Saroot: The Syrian Revolution’s Voice From the Grave
This came after regime and Iranian forces entered the area and began arresting, abducting, and abusing the locals.
The US Needs to Re-engage with the Syrian Opposition
In regards to Iran, the Syrian opposition is a natural enemy of Iran and empowering them will ultimately help to force Iranians out of Syria.
Can the US Confront Iran in Syria?
over the shooting down of an American drone by Iranian air-defense units.
Social Networks, Mass Psychology and Lynch Culture
Democracy and communication
The active use of social networks in a number of social movements such as the Orange Revolution, the Iranian Green Movement, Occupy movements, Arab uprisings and Gezi Park protests heated the debates regarding the role of media in the public sphere.
Who Was Behind the Attack on Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf?
granted waivers to the top buyers of Iranian crude, when the second-round of sanctions imposed on Iran affected the most revenue-generating sector.
How US Sanctions on Iran and Russia affect Turkey
After the Iran sanctions, the Iranian currency dropped against the dollar and life in Iran was affected.
Past and Present of the Saudi Arabia-Israel Alliance
In 2012, ARAMCO’s computers cyber-attacked by Iranian hackers were restored by Israeli software developers.
Why Turkey is Complying with the Iran Sanctions
For this reason, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who failed to find the support he expected during his visit to Europe, stated that Tehran expected concrete steps to be taken rather than political support during his visit to Turkey.
How Israel Dominates the Political Landscape in the Middle East
It can be argued that Israel has a more advantageous position than ever regarding issues such as Palestine, the Eastern Mediterranean, confronting the Iranian threat and relations with Gulf countries.
Iran Sanctions: A Year On
Unsurprisingly, this resulted in the depreciation of the Iranian rial, but this alone was not enough for the Trump administration, which merely aimed to devastate the Iranian economy.
US-Iran Tensions: Trump Seeks a Deal of His Own
Iranian President Rouhani’s announcement of a partial departure from the agreement is a sign that the JCPOA might just crumble this summer.
Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse
While Riyadh and Abu Dhabi tried to overthrow the Assad regime in Syria, they embarked on a military operation to stop the advance of the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.
US-Turkey Relations in the Trump Era: A Turkish Perspective
The July 15, 2016, coup attempt led to Turkey’s upgrading relations with Russia and Iran as Turkey was estranged from its Gulf allies, and the United States who remained silent in the face of the coup whereas the Iranian and Russian leaderships publicly condemned the coup attempt within hours and supported Erdogan unreservedly.
Military Escalation in North Hama: A Deal or a Dilemma?
10 May 2019, in the first six days of the battles, the Iranian-backed militia's participation was confirmed on the following axes:
The Lebanese Hezbollah - Tall Othman axis
Qwat al-Ghaith (Part of the 4th division) - Kafr Nabudahand axis
Qwat al-Ghadab (LDF) - Qalaat al-Madiq axis
The limits of military escalation and its political and field implications
Moscow bet on the completion of rapid field progress similar to what happened in the southern Syrian region last year (a military collapse followed by reconciliations), also bet on the growing Turkish-U.
War Drums Beat Louder in the Middle East
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the State Department designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist entity.
The Syrian Regime’s Strategy of Forced Migration
Benefiting from Russian and Iranian support, and misusing the announced ceasefire and de-escalation agreements, the Syrian regime has accelerated its offensive campaigns.
