Turkey’s Pursuit of New Silk Roads in the Middle East
The flourishing ties between Turkey and the GCC are buttressed by Ankara’s development of new trade routes spanning the Middle East.
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.
Syria for Sale
Electoral Politics and the Search for Legitimacy in Post-War Syria
The elections in Syria have faced widespread criticism, but Syrians view participation as preferable to a political vacuum.
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.
Syria’s Emerging Grassroots Intelligentsia: From Exile to Influence?
For the first time in almost six decades, intellectuals are engaged in an open conversation about their state, society, and shared future in Syria.
The Politics of Recognition: Palestine at the Crossroads
The Nuclear Consequences of Iran’s Domestic Politics
The intertwining of Khamenei’s succession with high-stakes nuclear negotiations contributed to setting Iran on a path of confrontation with the West.
The Shadow of the “Trigger Mechanism” over Iran
The threat of using the “Trigger Mechanism” or “Snapback Mechanism” on Iran by the JCPOA’s European troika has increased.
Why Algeria Should Choose Restraint Over War – The Deterrent Power of Prestige
It is not military intervention but strategic restraint that will best safeguard Algeria’s influence and security.