F-35 Politics in a Changing Middle East: The U.S.–Saudi Deal and the Future of Israel’s Air Superiority
The Middle East’s strategic calculations will depend on how the U.S. manages its commitments, Riyadh pursues its ambitions, and Israel adapts.
Leveraging AI as a Soft Power in the GCC
The GCC’s AI investments represent economic diversification, a redefinition of soft power, geopolitical independence, and state modernization.
Jordan and the Security Dilemma: Navigating the Iran–Israel Ceasefire and Public Sentiment
Jordan’s challenge will be avoiding being pulled into regional divides while continuing to play its part as a source of stability.
Assessing the Houthi Threat to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti
The Houthi threat to Camp Lemonnier reflects that non-state actors can challenge even the most hardened military installations.
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.