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China’s Dual-Track Strategy Between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq
China balances economic interests in Iraqi Kurdistan with political ties to Baghdad, prioritizing investment, energy security and regional stability.
The Making of the Houthis: Saudi Policy, UN diplomacy, and Red Sea Geography
Explore the Houthis’ rise in Yemen, Saudi Arabia’s policies, the unintended effects of UN diplomacy and Iran’s influence on maritime security.
Iran’s Imperial Japan Syndrome: How Military Rule Could Jeopardize Its Future
Iran’s IRGC-led war strategy echoes Imperial Japan, as US airstrikes, naval blockades and tensions in Hormuz reshape the regional conflict.
Beyond the Battlefield: The U.S. and Iran Contest for Narrative Dominance
The US and Iran deploy contrasting digital propaganda strategies, using AI, popular culture and social media to shape wartime narratives.
The Ethnic Trap: How Armed Separatist Groups Could Derail Iran’s Democratic Future
As 30 September Deadline Nears, Washington’s Kurdish Partnerships Face a New Test
As the September 30 deadline nears, Washington’s Kurdish partnerships face a test amid shifting US security, energy and regional priorities.
Erdoğan’s Strategy for PKK’s Disarmament, Elections, and Power
Turkey’s new Framework Law seeks to disarm the PKK and advance Kurdish reconciliation, with implications for domestic and regional politics.
Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan: The Genesis, Evolution and Threat
Sudan’s war is reviving Muslim Brotherhood-linked networks, exposing their influence in the military and the risks of renewed Islamist extremism.
China, the West, and the Geopolitical Race for the Middle East and Africa
China vs. the U.S. in the Middle East and Africa: How Trade, Investment and Infrastructure Are Reshaping the Global Balance of Power
The Middle East’s New Economic Corridors and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
IMEC and Iraq’s Development Road promise alternatives to Suez, but Red Sea and Hormuz crises expose new dependencies and challenges.