‘Dari’ and the Politics of Cultural and Civilisational Erasure in Afghanistan
The Taliban seek to marginalise Persian (Dari) in favour of Pashto, which forms part of a broader pattern of cultural suppression in Afghanistan.
Niger’s Uranium Gambit is a Warning for UK-MENA Critical Minerals
Türkiye’s Quest for the F-35 Goes Beyond Air Superiority
For Türkiye, access to the F-35 is not only about technology, but its standing as a full and respected member of the U.S.-led Western alliance.
Iran After the Islamic Republic and The Pahlavi Question
The question is not if Iran’s regime changes, but if this allows authority to be moulded from abroad rather than being legitimised by Iranians.
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland is a Game-Changer for Middle East Strategy
How to Finally Disarm Hezbollah
Hezbollah will be disarmed not in battle, but by the steady removal of conditions that once made its arsenal appear necessary, viable, or legitimate.
US–Jordan Defence Ties in Public Discussion
US-Jordan defence ties are perceived as strengthening Jordan’s military capabilities by most, but some view it as increasing vulnerability.
Yemen’s Southern Front: Strategic Leverage, Fragmentation, and Regional Risk
Yemen’s multidimensional conflict is shaped by local ambitions, foreign patronage, and regional rivalries, intersecting with global interests.
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.