Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement: A Missed Opportunity in Libya?
Unless Cairo comes to terms with Ankara’s presence and influence in Tripoli, Libya will not be a theatre of convergence.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
The Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana once said, “Only the dead have seen the end of war,” which best explains the…
Euro-Med Researcher: “Migration Muted in Tunisia”
According to the IOM, 348 people have died or gone missing by the end of February 2022.
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.
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.
France-Greece-Saudi Arabia Alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean
In the last three years, one of Turkey’s most important advantages has been its natural gas exploration in the Eastern…
In the Name of Democracy, Libya Must Postpone the Elections
Libya is rushing to elections without an election legislation.
Managing the Rivalry between the UAE and Turkey
The UAE’s latest diplomatic moves towards Turkey reveal that there is a consensus to cooperate economically despite political differences.
Morocco and Turkey Are Seeking a Sustainable Partnership
The Moroccan-Turkish relations will be determined by the future of the Libyan conflict, Turkey’s relations with Morocco’s neighboring countries, and…
Realpolitik vs. Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long Rivalry
The Middle East has proven this several times: yesterday’s enemy could be tomorrow’s ally.
Understanding the Tunisian Coup: Actors and Implications
Unfortunately, I am pessimistic as I watch the events unfold in Tunisia. With regret, I feel that the chances of…
Libya Renews its Ties in the Maghreb: Continuation, Not Departure
Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia are constructive partners for Libya and their contributions seem to have been largely welcomed by the…
What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics
There is good news. Mercenaries are as old as war, yet the world did not devolve into anarchy, as is…
Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to Mercenaries
Russia’s successful “comeback” in the Middle East started with the Syrian Civil War, through selling weapons and expanding its influence.
EU Member States Seek to Strengthen Ties with the New Libyan Government
What does the EU aspire to achieve in Libya?
Reconciliation Efforts Continue between Egypt and Turkey
Egypt recently announced that it would hold tender for hydrocarbon exploration efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean, acknowledging the exclusive economic…
How the Egyptian Press Views a Possible Egyptian-Turkish Reconciliation
News on a possible diplomatic reconciliation between Egypt and Turkey received a mixed reception by the public and divided media…
Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their Problems
It is time for Libyans to handle their problems internally on their own. The existence of various actors and military…