AKP Election Defeat Signals Shifting Political Landscape in Turkey
Turkey’s local elections resulted in the biggest defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Rethinking the EU’s actorness in the Red Sea
A more proactive security approach is necessary for the EU to protect international maritime trade and its own commercial interests in the long term.
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.
What the historic low turnout in Iran’s elections means
The recent elections led to the lowest voter turnout, and evolved into a contest among different factions of principalists aligned with the system.
Iran’s Legislative Elections in 2024: What to Expect?
This year’s elections for Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly and 88-member Assembly of Experts stand out for three reasons.
Turkey’s position within NATO after Finland and Sweden’s accession
There is a new Turkey, and Turkey’s relations with the US and in NATO are being redefined accordingly.
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 ISIS Threat Is Not to Be Forgotten
ISIS is still operational in different parts of the world with the intention of maintaining its potential threat to security.
The “Axis of Resistance” Strategy in the Israel-Hamas War
