Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
Although Iran’s short-term expectations from its proxies were mostly military, there has been a strong political dimension since from the…
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
“Russia’s border doesn’t end anywhere,” as Putin once jokingly said. There’s only a horizon in Russia.
Macron’s Visit to Putin Underlines Just How Weak the West is Against Putin
Macron just walked straight into a media trap and gave Putin exactly what he wanted: a snapshot of the West…
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
No matter how the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran grows in 2022, Saudi Arabia will continue to see Iran…
UAE Foreign Policy: Good Neighborliness for Now?
The UAE’s maneuver capacity can be related to the abandonment of religious themes in its foreign policy rhetoric.
Wagner Group Strengthens Its Hold in Africa
Vladimir Putin was asked in April 2012 in the Russian Duma about whether he supported creating a network of Russian…
Russian Brinkmanship in Ukraine
Now the question is “Will Russia invade Ukraine?”
India’s Role in the Maldives Raises Questions
Worryingly, for many Maldivians, President Solih has been acting as New Delhi’s “yes-man” since the election.
Why Russia Protects the YPG in Syria
Moscow regards the legitimate Syrian opposition as a bigger threat than the YPG.
Iran Outsources War and Rules States by Proxy
Iran’s proxies are not only active in the “Shia Crescent” stretching from Iran to the Mediterranean Sea, but they also…
Iran’s Joy Over the Taliban’s Victory in Afghanistan Will Be Short-Lived
The Taliban will now be wary of Iranian subterfuge and will crackdown vigorously against any plot against them, perhaps forming…
On Afghanistan and Legitimate Resistance: Should Hamas, Hezbollah Learn from the Taliban?
The resulting victory of the Taliban will extend well beyond the borders of Afghanistan.
The Power Struggle between The Taliban and ISIS-K: What You Need to Know
ISIS-K was established in January, 2015 and was able to establish territorial authority in numerous rural areas in north and…
Chad’s Withdrawal of Half of Its Soldiers from G5 Sahel: Will it Have Implications?
Looking inward and withdrawing soldiers from the G5 Sahel force could weaken the regional efforts to curb the spread of…
The Crimean Platform: Winners, Losers, and Bystanders
Crimea Platform assembled representatives of 45 countries and international organizations leading many analysists and experts to name it as “the…
Contractors and Mercenaries will Live on after the US Leaves Iraq and Afghanistan
Across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, the U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that, as at the fourth fiscal quarter of…
U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Mission Accomplished?
The ideology, legacy, and constituency of Al Qaeda are still present in Afghanistan.
The Myth of Miatsum: Armenia Stuck between the Past and Reality on the Ground
Attempts to establish the “Third Armenian Republic” have failed after the 2020 Karabakh War. It’s now time for Armenians to…
