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.
Opportunistic Strategies in Times of Crisis: The Syrian Government’s Pursuit of Power and Recognition Amidst Civil War

The recent earthquake serves as a compelling instance of the Syrian regime’s propensity to exploit disasters for its own gains
China and the Middle East: From Performative to Substantive Participation in Regional Affairs?

The tripartite China-Saudi Arabia-Iran agreement does not herald the beginning of a new era of Chinese primacy in the region.
How the Middle East Thinks About Great Power Competition

Published in the National Interest