Will the ‘G3’ of Maghreb states reshape the balance of power in North Africa?
Tunisia, Algeria and Libya turned their backs on reviving the late Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) and established their own regional grouping.
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.
Ankara’s Mostly Discarded Quest for a Greater Role in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Ankara could commit to plans acceptable to the international community in Gaza, but this would come at costs in Turkey’s domestic politics.
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.
UK Should Endorse Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara
The British government should bolster its long-standing ally by endorsing the Moroccan Autonomy Plan.
Houthi attacks on commercial shipping lines are not just about the Israel-Hamas war
The Houthis’ aspirations and broader regional dynamics suggest that the risk posed to maritime security might be one to linger for years to come.
Book Review – “How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare” by Narges Bajoghli, Vali Nasr, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, and Ali Vaez.
US sanctions can influence Iran’s political leadership but under specific conditions.
Profiles in Perseverance: The Rise and Fall of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
Afghan women are willing to risk everything finding innovative ways to circumvent the system, forming civil society groups, running businesses from their homes, and taking to the streets to protest despite arrest, flogging, torture, rape and imprisonment.
Woman. Life. Freedom. Power, Oppression, Resilience and Hope in Iran
In Iran, the struggle for women’s rights has been an arduous journey and yet within this journey, we find some of the most extraordinary stories of strength, resilience and hope.