Middle East & Africa
President Trump’s Peace proposal lacks practical solutions
It is appreciated that President Trump has announced a peace proposal after meeting Netanyahu. He announced a twenty-point proposal covering several aspects, but with...
Armed Forces Face-Off Across the Euphrates, Putting Syria at Risk of Rupture
Similar to much of its contemporary history, Syria once again finds itself staring down a perilous crossroads. Nine months after the fall of Bashar...
Netanyahu’s Gamble on Trump’s Gaza Plan: International Leverage, Domestic Risks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s endorsement of Donald Trump’s Gaza plan represents one of the most consequential political gambles of his long career. Framing...
From Achievements to Opportunities: The Path of China–Egypt Cooperation
China's cooperation with Egypt reflects a new Chinese vision for South-South cooperation, based on equality and non-interference. It reflects Beijing's commitment to advancing cooperation...
Why the U.S. Gaza Governance Proposal Risks Repeating Old Mistakes
The White House’s proposal for a “temporary” governance structure in Gaza, with Donald Trump at the helm of an international supervisory board and Tony...
The Mehter March in Turkish Foreign Policy
The Mehter, which shook enemies with the drums of the Ottoman Empire, is one of the world's oldest military bands. Today, the Mehter still...
As Iran Sanctions ‘Snap Back,’ the West Scrambles for a New Strategy
The re-imposition of U. N. sanctions on Iran, lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal, has prompted Western powers to rethink their strategy for managing...
Iran-Israel Conflict: Expanding Security Dilemma in Middle East
The Middle East has been one of the most sensitive regions, where one event of insecurity and chaos shakes the entire Middle Eastern dynamics...
A ‘New Sudan’: Is Hemedti’s ‘vision’ closer to reality than Burhan’s?
As the world’s pontificators and peacemakers gather over the coming months in their various forums—be those the UN General Assembly or the backrooms of Europe and the United States—to discuss the world’s worst conflict-driven...
All Eyes on Tehran As UN Sanctions Set to Return
A Deal On Fragile Footing:
Iran’s nuclear program has long been the focus of international suspicion. While Tehran insists its activities are peaceful, many countries...