UK Should Endorse Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara
The British government should bolster its long-standing ally by endorsing the Moroccan Autonomy Plan.
Houthi attacks on commercial shipping lines are not just about the Israel-Hamas war
The Houthis’ aspirations and broader regional dynamics suggest that the risk posed to maritime security might be one to linger for years to come.
Rethinking the EU’s actorness in the Red Sea
A more proactive security approach is necessary for the EU to protect international maritime trade and its own commercial interests in the long term.
Iran’s Legislative Elections in 2024: What to Expect?
This year’s elections for Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly and 88-member Assembly of Experts stand out for three reasons.
Will Saudi Arabia’s streak of liberalization extend to normalizing ties with Israel?
When Saudi Arabia will normalize ties with Israel depends on the war in the Gaza Strip, but the current status quo already heralds a change.
The Hamas-Israel War and parallels with the Tet offensive in Vietnam
The Hamas-Israel war and its historical precedent have generated a lot of ink. A more apt comparison lies far outside of Israel—in Vietnam in 1968.
Women Shouldering the Cost of War: Pre-empting a Gender-Based Violence Crisis in Sudan
A full-scale security crisis for women in Sudan is all but inevitable and must be treated with urgency by the international community.
Attacks from Within and Without: Threat Perceptions from Israel
A crisis that could escalate into war can originate from Israel’s domestic as well as regional international environment alike.
Harnessing Ideology: Addressing Iran’s ‘Soft Power’ in Latin America
On 11th January, Iran’s naval commander announced[i] that Iran would station warships in the Panama Canal before the end of 2023. Further exasperating concerns, according to documents[ii] published recently by the Brazilian navy, […]
Netanyahu’s return throws future of Israel-Gulf ties into question
Published in the Jerusalem Post