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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
Riyadh’s evolving approach to international institutions
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.
Lessons Learned from the Beirut Port Explosion
At the heart of the dysfunction in the response to the Port of Beirut explosion is a critical gap in coordination between the key stakeholders involved.
Diplomacy in a Time of Crisis: Germany’s Chancellor Visits Israel and Egypt
Scholz’s visits to Israel and Egypt showcase Germany’s commitment to diplomacy and solidarity in times of crisis.
Book Review: “The Rule is for None but Allah: Islamist Approaches to Governance”, by Joana Cook and Shiraz Maher, eds.
ISIS represented only an extreme manifestation of the use and abuse of Islam as a justification for governance.
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.