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.
Iran Sanctions: A Year On
n May 2018, President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw the U.
Islam, Colonialism and the Reaction Against Israel in Southeast Asia
The turbulence in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine has undoubtedly had a great impact upon the policies of the nation states and sensitivities of the Muslim communities in Southeast Asia.
The Nightmare in Idlib is Real: A Firsthand Account of the Horrors Being Perpetrated Today
More than three weeks of airstrikes and ground attacks have left Syrians in the Idlib province stranded and scared.
Will the Far-Right Lead Europe?
eading towards the May 26 European elections, a new wind is blowing over the Old Continent.
Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse
he political atmosphere in the Middle East has been increasingly fragile.
US-Turkey Relations in the Trump Era: A Turkish Perspective
ince 2010, Turkey’s deteriorating relations with the United States have peaked with three problematic areas.
Military Escalation in North Hama: A Deal or a Dilemma?
The military escalation in the northern Hama countryside is part of the pressure on Turkey to resolve its options and make concessions.
War Drums Beat Louder in the Middle East
ixteen years after the Iraq war, the U.
The Libya Crisis and the Future of Khalifa Haftar
Contrary to the U.
An Iron Curtain on the Eastern Mediterranean: Will the US Isolate Turkey?
hortly after the statement from U.
Turkey’s Energy Fight in the Eastern Mediterranean
The discovery of hydrocarbon reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean during the last couple of years has reshuffled regional balances and rendered the region one of the critical centers for the world’s leading oil and gas companies.
Trump’s Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization is a Grave Mistake
President Donald Trump is trying to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
Egypt’s Constitutional Change and the Future of the Sisi Regime
he constitutional referendum that allowed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to extend his mandate until 2030 took place in Egypt.
Ukraine’s New President Zelensky and Future Relations with Turkey
his Sunday Ukrainians overwhelmingly voted for their new president Volodymyr Zelensky - a popular actor and comedian who has no political experience - ushering in a new era of politics in the struggling country.
What’s the Special Chemistry Between Russia and Israel?
he current frequency of interaction between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu often raises questions.
Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Equation
t has not been easy to exploit regions across the globe with copious amounts of hydrocarbon resources without conflict and war.
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.
The Resettlement of Refugees: A Test for European Values
he refugee crisis that reached its peak in 2015 was recorded as a serious test for both Europe and the rest of the world.
Jordan: Silent Brother in Gulf Politics
n the current era, three main camps define the Middle East’s geopolitical order.
