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What Happened to Foreign ISIS Families from al-Hol Camp?
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After a conflict erupted between the United States and Israel with Iran on February 28, Syria has largely disappeared from the international limelight, including any media attention for the thousands of foreign families...
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The Fall of Orban Ought to Make Hungary a More Appealing Partner for the Gulf
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The Hungarian elections of 12 April, which swept away Viktor Orban and his illiberal regime, coincided with critical developments in the Gulf as the region braced for yet another round of fighting between...
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Former Syrian Kurdish Leader Warns Iranian Kurds: “Kurdish Blood is Not Cheap”
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Syrian Kurds Warn Iranian Kurds not to Repeat Their Mistakes. Polat Can, a former Syrian Kurdish military official who helped forge the U.S.–Kurdish alliance during the battle of Kobani, is cautioning Iran’s Kurds...
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Why Japan and Australia are Saying “Yes, But” to Washington in the Strait of Hormuz
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With the rising war siren in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump’s expectation from allies became more explicit. Yet the response was not exactly what he was hoping for. Trump wanted close allies, such as...
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The United States and Its Approach to Security in the Gulf: Case of Qatar
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The security guarantees provided by the United States have proven ineffective regarding Qatar. Further inaction and lack of a clear plan raise doubts about the security that the American administration extends to the...
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Escalation or Ceasefire? What is the Current Trajectory of the Conflict in Iran?
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Where are we standing now? The military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has concluded its initial month. Donald Trump has consistently asserted that we have triumphed in the...
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Gulf States’ Entering the Fray Risks Inviting Rally Around the Flag in Iran
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As the US-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week, Iran’s brazen strategy of pressuring the US through indiscriminate attacks against its Gulf neighbors puts increasing pressure on the latter to act...
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Hotel Attack Highlights Baghdad’s Inaction on Armed Groups
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On Monday, March 16, 2026, a drone struck the top floors of the Royal Tulip al-Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad’s Green Zone, which houses many diplomatic missions. The hotel hosts the European Union Advisory Mission in...
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The Gulf States and the US-Israel-Iran War
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The Middle Eastern states, including the Gulf monarchies, are facing several challenges stemming from the ongoing war. Its consequences are also felt globally, specifically in the economic field. The future of the Gulf...
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Is Swarming the Gulf an Option for Iran?
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With its arsenal of offensive weapons expected to be depleted soon, the Iranian regime may be forced to look for new methods to keep up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors. It will...
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