Islamic Radicalism: The Curse of Boko Haram’s Religious Terrorism
In war there is no substitute for victory. Though the two failed wars in Iraq and Afghanistan turned the “war on terror” into a...
U.S.-Taliban Agreement Evokes Grave Concerns on Afghanistan’s Future
The United States and Taliban signed an agreement on February 29, aiming to end 18 years of U.S war in Afghanistan. The agreement paves...
Battle for Idlib: Turkey Powerless in the Face of Russian Support for Assad
The impotence of the Turkish army in the face of joint Russian-Syrian attacks in Idlib province underlines the extent to which the Turkish President,...
Can the Iran Nuclear Deal Be Rescued?
While addressing the media on February 16, 2020, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that Iran was not willing to engage with the US under...
Should the Persistent Crisis in Libya Be a Cause of Concern for Europe?
After nearly more than eight years since Libya’s revolution and the death of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya continues to be impacted by internal struggles for...
Before the Spark: The Decades-Long Roots of the Syrian Civil War
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was unaware of the coming inferno – one which would rage across North Africa and into the Middle-East, leaving in...
Peace Deal of the Century, or Biggest Mistake of the Century?
Israel and Palestine have been in a brutal skirmish over territory, religion, ethnicity, and the basic tenet of identity, since 1948. With arguments stemming...
Can the Assassination of General Soleimani Be a Windfall for the Middle East?
Without going into the details of the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, this paper argues that the killing of Soleimani at this time would...
Will European Powers Be Able to Defuse Tensions Between Washington and Teheran?
Ordered by President Trump, the targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani electrifies the Middle East. The Leader of the al-Quds Force, the elite unit of...