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Israel’s Attack on Qatar: Implications for the Persian Gulf Security Order
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Israel's attack on Qatar occurred while the Persian Gulf security order in recent years, and prior to Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, was known for indicators such as the expansion of...
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Europe Attempts to Square the Circle to Ease Its Troubled Conscience
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It is too early to say if the historic move to recognize the Palestinian State by England, France, Belgium, and Portugal will make any tangible difference for the Palestinian people, chafing under the triple...
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Questioning Egypt’s Military Posture
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Considering the unstable circumstances the Middle East region is currently going through, many residents of the region have started questioning the military capabilities of their countries. Egypt, as a major country in the...
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The Supreme Defense Council in Iran: Strategic Reform and Political Realignment
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The twelve-day war between Iran and Israel exposed significant shortcomings in Iran’s deterrence and defense capabilities. In its aftermath, Tehran announced the creation of the Supreme Defense Council (SDC) as a subsidiary of...
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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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