Suicide Bombings in Iraq: A Return to Security Chaos?
forces, after the escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran through the Iran-supported militias in Iraq.
How Djibouti Surrounded Itself by Military Bases
Read: Piracy and the Global Military Presence in the Gulf of AdenMoreover, the fight against Al-Shabab in Somalia, counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, and the Saudi-Iran competition over Yemen have invited new global actors such as China and Japan which also seek to establish military bases in the country.
What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?
This refers not only to a geographical frame but also to the emergence of a new counterbalancing power against the West, Russia, and Turkey that will be led by China and Iran.
The Hezbollah Empire in Lebanon and the Assassination of Lokman Slim
Slim’s execution-style murder and the mystery that shrouds it has led to the simple conclusion that Hezbollah is responsible for silencing this furious and uncompromising voice against the Iranian militia’s hegemony over the Shiite cultural and public sphere, a hegemonic grip which Hezbollah extended to include different aspects of Lebanon’s non-existent state.
The PKK Is the Wrong Horse to Back in the Middle East
For instance, the support of Iran to Shia militias in the Middle East functions as a strong catalyst that enables Iran to project power in areas where it could normally not reach.
Why are Iraq’s Politicians Worried about A Dead Dictator’s Daughter?
Iraq’s governance is now at the mercy of a number of corrupt political elites, many of whom owe their allegiances and careers to neighbouring Iran’s support.
Biden Places MBS under Pressure, But Keeps Him for the Future
A new chapter may have begun in relations between the regional powers – Iran, Israel, Turkey and the kingdom.
Why Is Violence Back to the Streets of Afghanistan?
Peace for Iran means withdrawal of the U.
Can A Third Political Party Bring Change in US Foreign Policy?
Trump escalated devastating sanctions against Iran and Venezuela.
Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia
Countries like Pakistan, India, Iran, and Turkey as well as France, Britain, and the U.
China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics
Such supplies transit through the narrow “choke points” of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, open to U.
Why Did the United States Add Israel to CENTCOM?
, Israel and our Arab allies confront a dangerous Iran, this move will strengthen the growing cooperation among our regional partners.
Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?
The demands included closing Al-Jazeera TV, shutting the Turkish military base, and downgrading ties with Iran.
The Last Remaining Arms Control Treaty between the US and Russia Expires Soon: An Interview with Rebecca Davis Gibbons on the New START
Are there any sign of a rather multi-lateral nuclear treaty that could replace the New START? Are there any official talk with other nuclear-weapon countries such as India, Israel, Iran, North Korea, etc.
Designating Houthis as Terrorists Changes Very Little
Iran However, while the focus of the discussion over the designation has been on Yemen, the reality is that it has far more to do with Iran and scuppering prospective attempts by the new Biden administration to pursue a new deal with Iran.
Will Latin America Turn into Another Domain of Right-Wing Politics?
Russia, China, and Iran have increased their presence in Latin America, especially through Venezuela, something that undoubtedly gets on Uncle Sam’s nerves.
Is the UAE-Saudi Political Alliance Sustainable?
Even though it has many weaknesses, the UAE-Saudi alliance remained solid and somewhat unified in regional and foreign policy issues from Yemen to Libya, the hostility towards Turkey, Iran, and Qatar, and the warming relations with Israel.
Modern-Day Orientalists Have Never Understood the Arab Spring
Just remember how the French radical philosopher Michel Foucault refused to assign the Iranian Revolution “the status of a revolution.
Kuwait’s Parliament Abstains from Foreign Policy Yet Shapes Public Opinion
One notable instance was back in 2016, when nine Shi’a MPs boycotted a parliamentary meeting which was scheduled to take place a day after 25 Kuwaitis were charged for allegedly having ties with Iran and Hezbollah.
French “Enlightenment Islam” and State Authoritarianism
A structure like Shi'ism in Iran! There will be an imam leading all Muslims, who will obey every order by the imam.