Middle East & Africa
Turkish Dilemma: Problems in being a Greater Caspian Force?
In the wake of Turkey’s recent election – supposedly fraught with corruption and fraud – and amid some of the worst violent outbreaks it...
Transboundary Water Crisis in the Middle East
Approximately 40 per cent of the world’s population lives in river and lake basins that comprise two or more countries, and perhaps even more...
Neo-realism and Iran’s Nuclear Issue
Just before a professor delivered a lecture on the neo-realism theory of international relations, he screened a video showing the dropping of the nuclear...
Saudi Arabia crucifies, beheads and tortures under the nose of the international community
For the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sometimes it’s not enough to simply behead a citizen of theirs who has allegedly broken the law, other...
Turkey’s Changing Dynamics Over Syria: From “Zero Problem” to “Zero Tolerance”?
Several conflicts happening in various capacities over the region of North Syria has been practicing since the mid-Arab Spring. The issue has become supraterritorial...
Breaking Bad Behavior: Can There be Deterrence After the JCPOA?
On July 14, 2015, much of the world gave a sigh of relief as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding the Islamic...
Where is the Saudi-Iran Relationship Heading?
In trying to determine what the next stage for the Iran – Saudi relationship might be, one must first look at similar relations between...
Russian Interference in Syria and Turkey FP in Middle East
Russia after October 1, aiming to support the Assad regime, is carrying out military operations on ISIS and the other opposition forces. Such a...
An Inevitable Response to the Israeli Occupation and Apartheid System
Israel has killed yet another Palestinian teenager! It happened at the Damascus Gate at the entrance of the Old City in occupied East Al-Quds...
Not Just About Assad: Explaining the Russian-Iranian Axis in Syria
Russia and Iran – both members of the Caspian Five – believe they have acted as a main force for stability in the Caspian...