China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East
hina has been increasing its naval presence in the Middle East to secure its energy supplies and gain strategic advantage.
Second Generation Israeli Politicians Gamble with the Future of the Middle East
The story is presented as follows: the country “defeated seven Arab armies” and emerged victorious.
The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making
multipolar regional order is in the making in the Middle East, the preponderance of the U.
Why the New Israeli Government Manifests a Scary Scenario for the Middle East
he new Israeli government, the most radical in Israel’s history, poses a scary scenario for instability in the Middle East region by igniting radical discourse and action that might lead to war.
China and the Middle East: Is Turkey a Gateway for a New Political Alliance?
he world has closely followed the latest Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, as leaders gave their speeches, hinting at several threats and opportunities for the current international relations.
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
ran-backed proxies are involved in almost every major crisis in the Middle East.
Cryptocurrencies in the Middle East: Investment Surrounded by Risk
Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2008, the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies (cryptos) has reached $2 trillion.
Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to Mercenaries
he Kremlin’s successful “comeback” in the Middle East is explained by the fact that Moscow has become accustomed to appearing on the political scene only during crises, when conventional players seek a quick but often emotional resolution.
Liberation Theology and Politics: From Latin America to the Middle East
iberation theology can provide a critical and deep understanding of how politics and religion, and in particular the Catholic Church in Latin America, are interrelated.
South Korea in the Middle East: More Than Usual Business
outh Korea has become a soft power giant with the effective promotion of its national image and culture worldwide.
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.
The PKK Is the Wrong Horse to Back in the Middle East
any different terrorist entities operate across the globe, each with their own agenda and strategies.
Political Blocks in the Middle East
Major political shifts and divides are occurring today in the Middle East. There are alliances and blocks that emerged. This…
How Political Borders Are Redrawn in the Balkans, Caucasus and the Middle East
Political borders are changing and re-drawn in the Balkans, Caucasus and the Middle East. A revisionist paradigm predominates over the…
How Israel Dominates the Political Landscape in the Middle East
hile Middle East politics has experienced one of the most chaotic periods in recent years, Israel stands out as the relatively comfortable actor during this process.
War Drums Beat Louder in the Middle East
ixteen years after the Iraq war, the U.
Christian Zionists, Zionists and Authoritarian Regimes in the Middle East: A Bermuda Triangle?
recent article published by Foreign Policy argues that Arab regimes – particularly, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – are sponsoring white supremacist rhetoric in the West, and that they are doing this in the name of fighting so-called Islamists.
Pompeo’s Long Tour: How Incoherence Creates Challenges for the US in the Middle East
S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continues his tour of the Middle East, which will last for 8 days and will cover 9 countries.
How will the Legacy of 2018 shape Politics in the Middle East in 2019?
018 has been a year of some historic developments in the Middle East, which has been witnessing an era of instability and uncertainty since the start of the Arab Spring 8 years ago.
Politics in the Middle East after the Khashoggi Murder
he SETA Foundation held a panel today in order to discuss the possible effect that the Jamal Khashoggi can have on the politics of the Middle East.
