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The Demise of the Two-State Solution: The Assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte
After World War II, the UN Partition Plan and Israel’s unilateral declaration of independence, a Swedish diplomat and aristocrat, Count Folke Bernadotte, was appointed...
Myths of the Middle East
Milton Friedman spoke these words regarding economics and politics. Yet they ring just as true in the Middle East where myths abound with real...
Iran and the Accumulation of Historical Concerns about Survival
In the realist school, the main desires of countries are considered to be survival and security. Iran, as one of the oldest civilizations in...
Iran’s Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender?
Ideological Foundation: The Core of Iran’s Foreign Policy
Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran’s foreign policy has been deeply influenced by the ideological principles...
Indonesia’s 3 Key Proposals at the Jeddah OIC Summit—Through the Lens of Galtung’s Peace Triangle
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Extraordinary Ministerial Conference is an international high-level meeting forum to discuss and formulate peace issues related to conflicts...
Gaza Crisis: Human Rights Analysis and the Consequences of the Blockade
For over 15 years, the Gaza Strip has been subjected to an extensive blockade that has profoundly affected its population. Originally justified as a...
Trump’s Middle East Policy: A Strategy of Improvisation or Uncertainty?
As Donald Trump embarks on his second term, his administration’s approach to the Middle East appears defined by a mix of bold, unorthodox diplomacy...
Somaliland’s Diplomatic Gamble: Recognition, Risk, and the Palestinian Question
Abstract: Somaliland, an unrecognized but self-governing entity in the Horn of Africa, is facing a complex diplomatic challenge following reports alleging its potential involvement...
Trump 2 and the New Middle East Dilemma
President Trump’s controversial and unexpected plan regarding the future of Gaza has shocked the world. According to this plan, the United States would assume...
Peace Agreements or Sparks of War: Why Trump’s Plan to Revive the Abraham Accords is Dangerous
When Donald Trump facilitated the signing of the Abraham Accords during his first presidency to normalize relations between Israel and Arab countries, many regional...