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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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Kurdish Party With Ties to Iran Hit in Latest Iran Attacks
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Over the past two days, heavy drone and missile strikes have hit targets in Slemani (Sulaymaniyah), the stronghold of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), an Iraqi Kurdish party with strong links to...
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Iraqis Sign Up to Russian War in Ukraine Shows the Globalization of Conflicts
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In the past, Syrians were recruited with financial promises by Turkey and Russia for foreign wars, for instance, in Azerbaijan and Africa. Now, there are reports that an estimated 3,000 Iraqis were recruited by Russia for salaries between $2,000 and $3,000. An...
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Russia’s Withdrawal from Qamishli: Reduction or Reorganization of Its Presence in Syria?
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The withdrawal of Russian forces from Qamishli airport does not signal the decline of Russia’s presence in Syria, but rather its adjustment to new strategic realities following Damascus’ consolidation of control in the...
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What Can Iran Do?
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A Preliminary Assessment After the First Day of the 2026 US-Israel War on the Islamic Republic: February 28, 2026 On 28 February 2026, the world awoke to a sudden and large-scale attack by the United...
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