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...
Will Saudi-UAE Relations Improve With Qatar Following the Gulf Cup?
Last month Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates participated in the Gulf Cup in Qatar, a significant moment considering that it was the...
Uncertainty in the Middle East and the Washington-New Delhi-Islamabad Triangle
The recent developments in the Persian Gulf over the past few days are likely to have strong ramifications well beyond the region both in...
The US and Iran’s Ladder of Escalation: A Quagmire That Could Shape the New...
Every decade has been marked by a defining moment that would eventually shape the conduct of international politics and the world at large. The...
Geopolitical Repercussions of Killing General Soleimani
Global attention is fixed on the possible ramifications of the US drone strike which killed Qassem Soleimani, the top Iranian military commander (who headed...