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Is it Time for the United States to Reconsider its Role in the Middle East?
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The current US administration should consider rethinking its Middle East strategy towards a more diplomatic approach. It has been nearly two months since the situation in the Middle East reached a critical point....
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On the Ground in Damascus: Questions, Answers, and a Sense of Cautious Optimism
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Dilapidated, neglected buildings, hardly functioning services, a sense of being cut off from the outside world - and a pervasive feeling of liberation and budding hope. This is Damascus, eight months into the...
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Iran’s “Look to the East” Policy After the 12-Day War with Israel
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In the recent Iran-Israel war, Russia, despite its strategic relations with Tehran, limited itself to general condemnations, a mild tone, and a lack of tangible or public actions. This cautious behavior reflects Russia’s absolute priority...
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Strategic Stalemate and Shifting Frontlines: The Sudan Conflict
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More than two years into Sudan’s brutal civil conflict, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has transformed into a drawn-out contest over territory, legitimacy, and...
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The Republic of Turkey 100 Days Since the Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu
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Tuesday, July 1, marked the 100th day since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. On this account, Turkey's largest opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), organized fresh protests outside the metropolitan...
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The Gulf Arabs and the Iran-Israel War: The Question of a “New Middle East”
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The 12-day war between Iran and Israel revealed important dynamics shaping the regional order, particularly for the Gulf Arab states. The current strategic landscape in the Persian Gulf is shaped by the U.S....
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Europe’s Dilemma over North Africa
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As North Africa slips into oblivion relative to the core Middle East, now synonymous with the Gulf and the Mashreq – add Egypt if you like – Europe is left alone dealing with...
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How Stable Is the Iran-Israel Ceasefire?
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Following Israel's incursion into Iranian territory in June 2025 and U.S. involvement in the conflict, a ceasefire was finally established after 12 days of war. The current ceasefire is more of a temporary...
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Iran-Israel Conflict: Arab Gulf States’ Diplomacy as Key to Regional Stability
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Although the United States plays a decisive role in determining the course of events in the region, the Gulf states are well-positioned to contribute to maintaining a balance in a disrupted regional order....
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When the Smoke over Iran Clears…
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...Iran can do two things, broadly speaking. One, to continue as before, vomiting fire and brimstone over America and the Zionists, and attempt retribution for face-saving. It may continue pummeling Israel in its...
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