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.
Neo-feudal militancy: How Iran-backed proxy groups operate in the Middle East
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
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
Hedge and Wedge: Saudi Arabia Approaching China and Russia
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?
The Red Sea serves as a critical waterway for global trade, making the Red Sea region a key geopolitical interest for Europe.