UK’s Endorsement of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Signals Turning Point in Foreign Policy

The UK’s support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Western Sahara reflects changing strategic considerations in North Africa and…
Hezbollah in Decline: Between Resistance Rhetoric and Strategic Reality

Recent events from September 2024 have sparked doubts about Hezbollah’s ability to retain power going forward.
Syria: Alliance Politics and the New Regional Order

Syria is at a turning point. Alliances are shifting toward stabilization, and major powers seem inclined to cooperate rather than confront one another.
Global History’s Lessons for Two-State Solutions: Implications for Israel/Palestine

Largely ignored in foreign policy making is international history’s reading of two-state solutions, with important implications for Israel/Palestine.
Violence Against Women and Challenges to Political Participation in Libya

Lebanon’s personal status laws have hindered women’s access to just legal processes, economic opportunities, and political participation.
How Sectarianism Negatively Influences Women’s Access to Welfare Services in Lebanon

How the IMF can help increase women’s labour force participation in Egypt

The IMF could help the private sector become safer and more inclusive for women in Egypt through legislative advice and dedicated funding.
Türkiye’s Balancing Role in Europe’s Security

In light of its clash of interests with the US, the EU and Russia, Ankara finds itself at the bridge between three poles of global power.
Saudi Arabia as a global mediator: From the Ukraine to Gaza war

Saudi Arabia is emerging as a prominent broker involved in the most high-profile conflicts of the world.
Identity Clashes in Syria: An End of a Violent Nightmare or the Beginning of a Protracted Civil War?

Without addressing the internal fractures that fuel sectarianism, Syria’s future will remain uncertain.