Saudi Arabia is walking a tightrope with its public response to the Hamas-Israel war
Saudi Arabia has had to adopt a cautious approach to its official communications, balancing a voice for Muslims with its aspirations vis-Ã -vis Israel.
What the historic low turnout in Iran’s elections means
The recent elections led to the lowest voter turnout, and evolved into a contest among different factions of principalists aligned with the system.
Turkey’s position within NATO after Finland and Sweden’s accession
There is a new Turkey, and Turkey’s relations with the US and in NATO are being redefined accordingly.
The ISIS Threat Is Not to Be Forgotten
ISIS is still operational in different parts of the world with the intention of maintaining its potential threat to security.
Riyadh’s evolving approach to international institutions
Lessons Learned from the Beirut Port Explosion
At the heart of the dysfunction in the response to the Port of Beirut explosion is a critical gap in coordination between the key stakeholders involved.
Diplomacy in a Time of Crisis: Germany’s Chancellor Visits Israel and Egypt
Scholz’s visits to Israel and Egypt showcase Germany’s commitment to diplomacy and solidarity in times of crisis.
Is Abdul Hamid Dbeiba’s Government Reaching its Expiration Date in Libya?
While Dbeiba appears to have survived this crisis as protests have died down in Libya, he seems increasingly entrenched in Tripoli, encircled both politically and, potentially, militarily by his opponents. The fate of his government and the potential resurgence of armed conflict hinges on how the next few weeks unfold as Dbeiba tries to balance delicate alliances.
How the United Arab Emirates Has Promoted Tolerance, Co-Existence and Multiculturalism to Confront Religious Violence
The UAE has long anchored its religious model on the paradigm that the moral antidote to Islamist radical ideologies is based on a politically quietist conceptualisation of Islam.
Power Play in Syria: How Wagner Mercenaries, Economic Stakes and Shifting Alliances Influence the Balance Between Russia, Iran and the Assad Regime
The Wagner group, with military and economic stakes in Syria, could potentially influence Russian and Iranian interests in the conflict-ridden nation.
