Russia Adjusts Its Posture in the Middle East

Moscow is reconstituting its position in the Middle East, and local countries’ push for multi-alignment provides space for it to penetrate the region.
Iran’s Military Exercises, Nuclear Negotiations and the Regional Order

Iran is stepping into a new and uncertain chapter in its strategic thinking, embracing a strategy focused on conventional deterrence and self-reliance.
Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire: Timing and Obstacles

Despite both Hezbollah and Israel’s willingness to avoid the resumption of the war, such a scenario remains possible.
The Stakes of Military Reform in Syria

Who in the Middle East would want to see the revival of a powerful army in Syria, intrusive and authoritarian as it was in the past?
The Stakes of Military Reform in Syria

Who in the Middle East would want to see the revival of a powerful army in Syria, intrusive and authoritarian as it was in the past?
Iraq’s Geopolitical Tightrope: Balancing Iran, Turkey, and US Pressures

Iraq’s struggle to assert its sovereignty is increasingly complicated by its entanglements with Iran and Turkey and a persistent terrorist threat.
Hezbollah’s strategy against Israel since October 2023

Exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah are viewed with extreme caution by foreign policymakers as the war could draw in the entire region.
Harakat Hezbollah Al-Najuba: Iran’s Next Top Proxy Group?

Harakat Hezbollah al-Najuba provides insight into Iran’s evolving policies towards its proxy partners.
How the “new” Eastern Mediterranean can serve as a bridge between the Gulf and Europe

The prospect of the Eastern Mediterranean and Gulf regions merging into a prosperous and stable geopolitical space faces several obstacles.
Why climate change in the Middle East should be a foreign policy priority

Climate change – including migration, food and energy insecurity induced – means the Middle East could have implications for stability worldwide.