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.
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.
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.
Will Saudi Arabia’s streak of liberalization extend to normalizing ties with Israel?
When Saudi Arabia will normalize ties with Israel depends on the war in the Gaza Strip, but the current status quo already heralds a change.
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.
Putin’s War in Ukraine and the Interests of GCC Hydrocarbon Producers
The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the interests of oil producers of the Persian Gulf is much more complex than is commonly thought.
What Does ISIS’ Survival Tell Us About Countermeasures?
Why has ISIS has been able to survive and display “a resilient insurgency” despite the international community’s efforts to eradicate the group?
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.
The 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake, Sanctions, and How to Improve Humanitarian Access
The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria in February has prompted a litany of policy debates surrounding the state of humanitarianism today.
The ISIS Threat in 2023
Counter-ISIS operations will only succeed by addressing tensions between partner forces and corruption, and strengthening local governing capacity.
