US Support for Israel Has Repercussions for Biden at Home and Abroad
President Biden’s support for Israel in its war with Hamas has increased pressure on him among world leaders, public opinion as well as his party.
Saudi Arabia is walking a tightrope with its public response to the Hamas-Israel war
Saudi Arabia has had to adopt a cautious approach to its official communications, balancing a voice for Muslims with its aspirations vis-à-vis Israel.
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.
Diplomacy in a Time of Crisis: Germany’s Chancellor Visits Israel and Egypt
Scholz’s visits to Israel and Egypt showcase Germany’s commitment to diplomacy and solidarity in times of crisis.
Book Review: “The Rule is for None but Allah: Islamist Approaches to Governance”, by Joana Cook and Shiraz Maher, eds.
ISIS represented only an extreme manifestation of the use and abuse of Islam as a justification for governance.
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.
The Hamas-Israel War: Regional Perspectives
Register to attend the event online on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H_QYbBYFTyWX-c1rmMr7-A * The event is organised and hosted in collaboration with Audere International. The war, triggered by Hamas’ unprecedented surprise attack on […]
The Hamas-Israel War and parallels with the Tet offensive in Vietnam
The Hamas-Israel war and its historical precedent have generated a lot of ink. A more apt comparison lies far outside of Israel—in Vietnam in 1968.
Netanyahu’s Israel is a Teetering Balancing Act
Netanyahu will find it increasingly difficult to balance the survival of his government against the preservation of his political legacy.
