Iraq’s Security Heart Is Still Troubled
Recently, several military delegations from Erbil and Baghdad have met to discuss the security situation in Kirkuk and other disputed areas. However, those meetings...
Afghan Refugees in Iran: Yesterday’s Assets, Today’s Troubles
Conflicts are rarely contained within a country's geographic borders, in fact, during the twenty-first century they have almost always impacted a country's neighbors. This...
Changing Geopolitical Dynamics in the Persian Gulf and Broader Ramifications
The Persian Gulf has been on the spotlight for its geopolitical significance for a long time. Of course, in any historical period or occasion,...
A War With Iran Would Further Destabilize the Region
Just months before the neo-cons in the U.S. administration were preparing the grounds for invading Iraq, Secretary General of Arab League, Mr. Amar Mousa,...
Making Sense of Keeping Chabahar Out of US Sanctions
Amid heightened tensions due to the imposition of fresh sanctions by the US to punish Iran over its nuclear program has sent shivers to...
The Case for Quality Academic Research in Africa
In the past two decades, Africa’s promising economy has attracted investors from across the globe. According to a McKinsey report in 2010, Africa’s economy...
Netanyahu’s Victory: An Analysis
The victory of Benjamin Netanyahu, in the April 9 elections in Israel, attests to the fact that right-wing politics carries weight and falls easily...
Netanyahu Wins Again, But Why?
During the election night in Israel there were two victory speeches (with their corresponding victory tweets), one pronounced by Benjamin Netanyahu and the other...
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Recent Developments and Next Steps
The international community is concerned about the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and the knock-on effects on regional stability, and international tranquility. 25 years of...
