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Made in Makkah: The Risk of Diversifying Too Well
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan’s Mecca defence pact signals a shift toward strategic autonomy as US and China face more independent region.
Sudanese Armed Forces’ Preference for a Military Outcome: An Obstacle to Sustainable Peace in Sudan
The War Against Iran: God, Death and Time
Why US military superiority may not defeat Iran: martyrdom, sacred time and strategic culture could strengthen Tehran’s resolve.
Russia: Diplomacy and Defence of the International Order
The West must combine pressure on Russia with sustained diplomacy, balancing support for Ukraine with dialogue to pursue lasting security.
How Saudi Arabia is turning great-power rivalry to its advantage
Saudi Arabia leverages US-China rivalry, nuclear cooperation and energy partnerships to advance Vision 2030 and strengthen its strategic posture.
Iran at the Crossroads
Iran’s future depends on a shift from confrontation to prosperity through diplomacy, economic reform, regional coexistence and credible security guarantees now.
Silicon Casualties: How the Iran War Has Impacted the Global AI Industry?
How the Iran war exposed AI industry vulnerabilities, from data centres and energy supplies to semiconductor chains.
Iran’s Continuing Strikes on Armed Kurdish Groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region: Redefining Threat Perception
Iran escalates attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in Iraqi Kurdistan, pressuring Baghdad as regional security concerns and tensions intensify.
How the Israel-Lebanon Agreement May Reshape State Responsibility for Armed Non-State Actors
The Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement shifts state responsibility to compliance with obligations concerning non-state armed actors.
Israel and Turkey’s Emerging Cold War in the Mediterranean
Israel and Turkey are entering a new era of strategic rivalry, where diplomacy, defence, and Mediterranean alliances replace direct conflict.