Middle East & Africa
U.S. Diplomatic Gatekeeping Suppressed Early Warnings of Humanitarian Collapse in Gaza
In early 2024, as Israel’s military campaign in Gaza intensified following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, staff at the U.S. Agency for International...
Why the Tiananmen Square Tactics Will Backfire Against Iran
The late 2025 to early 2026 Iranian protests are seen as the culmination of decades of negligence, mismanagement, and brutal repression by the ruling...
U.S. considers targeted strikes in Iran to boost domestic unrest
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing military options against Iran, including targeted strikes on security forces and leadership figures, with the aim of...
China Values Egyptian Security for Its BRI Investments
China views Egyptian Police Day (January 25th) as a national holiday reflecting the stability and strength of the Egyptian state. It appreciates the efforts...
The Peace Council: Why Morocco Is Invited and Why It Matters?
As protracted conflicts increasingly overwhelm traditional diplomatic mechanisms, new forms of peace governance are beginning to emerge. The creation of the Peace Council reflects...
How the Chinese Model is Reshaping Social Science in the Global South
There is a growing interest among developing countries in the Global South and the Middle East in developing political and social science curricula to...
Iran’s Gen Z and the Beginning of De-Islamization
Despite relentless crackdowns, large-scale protests continue to erupt across Iran. Available reports suggest that recent demonstrations have reached all 31 provinces and more than...
Red Lines and Realignments: Iran’s Gambit and the New Middle East
Introduction
As the Iranian government cracks down on recent protests, President Donald Trump has assured insurgents “help is on the way”. Surprisingly, US allies Saudi...
Israel Demolishes UNRWA Buildings in East Jerusalem, Sparking International Law Dispute
Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished multiple structures inside the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) compound in East Jerusalem, a site Israel seized...
Trump, oil, and the crisis in Iran
The new waves of protests in Iran expose the exhaustion of a political model that combines theocracy, security apparatus, and a besieged economy under...