Why Iran Is Becoming More Vulnerable to Foreign and Domestic Attacks
The message that the Iranian soil is not safe for diplomats undermines Iran’s integration into the international system.
CSIS Report: Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Reveals High Cost of Conflict
Possible scenarios of a Chinese “amphibious” invasion of Taiwan in 2026.
Report: “Europe Boosts Defense Spending to Counter Russia’s Aggression”
29 European states have pledged more than $209 billion in new defense funding—a trend that is expected to climb in…
Malaysian Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament Paving the Way for a Snap Election
Now, all eyes are on how the elections will go and who will come to power in the country.
Karabakh: Azerbaijani-Armenian Borders Witness Serious Clashes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has called on all parties to the conflict to practice self-restraint
Why Is Turkey Received So Well in the Balkans?
Turkey’s influence in the Balkans should be examined in relation to the question of how Ankara has become a reliable…
African Politics, Tribal Violence, and Socio-Economic Rivalry in Africa
A viable solution to tribalism in Africa lies in good governance, regional cooperation, and enhancing the role of the African…
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…
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
Qatar as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, still appears to be the UAE’s primary competitor.
What Awaits Lebanon Following Hariri’s Step-down from Politics
Saad Hariri is no longer the man for the job.
Ruling Families in African Politics: From Kenya, to Chad and Ghana
Family dynasties in Africa end up with corruption, bad governance, and economic mismanagement.
The U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq: One Boot Inside, the Other Out?
The U.S. withdrawal of combat missions from Iraq will not stop drone and rocket attacks by the Shiite militias on…
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.
The Hindutva War on Christians in India
A total of 486 incidents of violence against Christians in India were recorded in 2021, representing a 75 percent increase…
War Bells Ring in Ethiopia: Who Is Fighting Whom?
Ethiopia is becoming a battleground for several groups, all contributing to the country’s risk of civil war and collapse.
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Drones, winged missiles, guided anti-armor weapons, Chinese assault rifles, Russian machine guns, snipers, rocket launchers and many others are continuously smuggled…
The Lebanese Catch-22: Squeezed between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Two major incidents exemplified Riyadh’s waning influence and Lebanon’s break from its traditional foreign policy positioning.