Western Narratives vs. Gulf Realities: Media Framing of the GCC in Times of Regional Conflict
For effective transregional dialogue, policy analysis in Europe and North America needs to engage more systematically with regional perspectives.
The March Echo: From Jalalabad 1989 to Tehran 2026
If the U.S. and Israeli operations continue without concrete vision, they may find that instead of liberating Iran, they might open the gates of chaos.
Selective Policy Transfer: Why GCC Reformers Borrow from China and Where It Breaks Down
China is less a blueprint than a reference point for the GCC. Governance instruments can be adapted, but their effects are mediated by local structures.
Trump in the Middle East: Seeking Peace through Deals
Trump’s approach to the Middle East reflects a distinct vision of order rooted in strength, transactional diplomacy, and regional burden-sharing.
A New Gulf Order: How the UAE is Overtaking Saudi Arabia in regional leadership
The diverging paths the UAE and Saudi Arabia are likely to persist. The future of Gulf leadership may become more plural, adaptive and contested.
‘Dari’ and the Politics of Cultural and Civilisational Erasure in Afghanistan
The Taliban seek to marginalise Persian (Dari) in favour of Pashto, which forms part of a broader pattern of cultural suppression in Afghanistan.
US–Jordan Defence Ties in Public Discussion
US-Jordan defence ties are perceived as strengthening Jordan’s military capabilities by most, but some view it as increasing vulnerability.
Electoral Politics and the Search for Legitimacy in Post-War Syria
The elections in Syria have faced widespread criticism, but Syrians view participation as preferable to a political vacuum.
Why Algeria Should Choose Restraint Over War – The Deterrent Power of Prestige
It is not military intervention but strategic restraint that will best safeguard Algeria’s influence and security.
Another Kurdish Resolution Process Underway: Between Hope and Contradictions
Is the Kurdish peace process aiming to resolve a decades-old issue or pull together a minimum winning coalition for Erdoğan to maintain his rule?