Hezbollah’s strategy against Israel since October 2023
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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?
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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
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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
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Climate change – including migration, food and energy insecurity induced – means the Middle East could have implications for stability worldwide.
Neo-feudal militancy: How Iran-backed proxy groups operate in the Middle East
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Iran and its clients created a reinvention of medieval feudalism. Leaders recruit fighters, wage war against outsiders and extort from residents.
France’s balancing act in the Middle East since October 7
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Since October 7, France has approached the war with a strategy of balance based on security, humanitarian, and political considerations.
The “Axis of Resistance” Strategy in the Israel-Hamas War
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Hedge and Wedge: Saudi Arabia Approaching China and Russia
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China and Russia’s challenge remains how to effectively engage Saudi Arabia, either through BRICS or individual efforts, by hedging or wedging.
Threats and Challenges to Trade in the Red Sea: Should Europe Be Concerned?
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The Red Sea serves as a critical waterway for global trade, making the Red Sea region a key geopolitical interest for Europe.
The ISIS Threat in 2023
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Counter-ISIS operations will only succeed by addressing tensions between partner forces and corruption, and strengthening local governing capacity.