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Islamabad talks: Significant diplomatic achievement

PAKISTAN succeeded in convening historic direct talks between Iran and the United States, known as the Islamabad Talks, on April 11-12, 2026. Both sides had started discussions from their maximalist positions; however, they had shown flexibility and maturity in their stances,

China's Position and Strategic Considerations on the Gulf States' Involvement in the Iran-US-Israel Conflict

Source: https://www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-policy/chinas-achilles-heel-in-relationship-with-arab-gulf-states Against the backdrop of the escalating military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, the regional security situation has deteriorated drastically. The Gulf states, which had maintained restraint, are gradually adjusting their strategic postures. Core countries

Webinar: Strategic Miscalculations? Iranian Perspectives on Recent Developments

The Middle East crisis has entered a dangerous new phase. After the collapse of high-level US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. In response to the ongoing war, traffic through the Strait of

An Analysis of Bilateral Relations between China and Algeria

I. Introduction Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1958, bilateral relations between China and Algeria have developed over more than six decades, culminating in the upgrading of ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2014. Traditionally, Sino-Algerian cooperation has primarily

China - Saudi Arabia Bilateral Relations

From the historical traces of Zheng He's fleet visiting Jeddah and Mecca in the 15th century AD to the in-depth development of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Saudi Arabia today, the two countries have crossed mountains and

A Blueprint of Western Colonialism: The Controversy Over Greater Israel Project

Photo's Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/explainers/what-greater-israel Recent comments by the United States of America and Israel have raised concerns amongst the international community, as the two countries indulge in conversations regarding the Greater Israel project. Particular outrage has surfaced amongst Arab countries such as

Salience of aerial defence

THE US-Israel ongoing war against Iran has heightened the salience of missile defense systems. The substantial deployment of low-cost drones and ballistic and cruise missiles compels defense policymakers to chalk out a viable defensive strategy grounded in aerial defense systems. So

US - Israeli Military Aggression Against Iran

International Law under siege On the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, coinciding with the tenth day of the holy month of Ramadan, the working week began with the sound of multiple explosions in Tehran and some other cities in Iran,

Without an off-ramp

ISRAEL and the US expectations that decapitation of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, through massive airstrikes, would terminate the regime seem driven by “wishful thinking” rather than hard intelligence. Though President Trump confidently announced that he could finish war

Two weeks of war in Iran: religious rhetoric and informational warfare

The first two weeks of the war with Iran have been, among other things, a study in how propaganda functions when all sides are using it with different objectives and different target audiences. The US, Israel, and Iran are each

Why Iran Is Allowing Bangladeshi Tankers Through the Strait of Hormuz

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears of a major disruption to global energy supply after military strikes involving the United States and Israel. Yet amid the rising tensions, one development stands out: vessels registered in Bangladesh were

The Glass Ceiling or the Regime’s Mirror? Arab Women’s Political Gains Under Scrutiny

It is incorrect to think that the glass ceiling for women in Middle Eastern politics is just a cultural barrier. It is, instead, a calculated political structure through which autocratic regimes use state feminism to secure legitimacy, which ensures that

Why War on Iran?

Abstract The February 2026 joint military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran mark a fundamental shift in Middle Eastern strategic relations. This article argues that the current conflict represents not merely an escalation of longstanding tensions but a

Defending sovereignty: U.S. Pressure, Iranian Influence, and the Stance Against Foreign Intervention

Source of photo: https://www.newarab.com/news/exclusive-us-steps-pressure-iraq-curb-irans-influence America and Iraq have a long and complicated past, defined by support and conflict, with America constantly jumping between the two. While America supported Iraq during the Iraq-Iran war, providing financial and military aid, less than two

Enforcing Peace or Losing Influence? Trump’s Gaza Fiasco in the New Middle East

Source of the photo: https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/gaza-board-of-peace-plan-draws-rare-israel-us-disagreement In a bid to regain influence following a perceived American retreat from the Middle East, President Trump proposed a 20-point Gaza strategy. Despite the truce and the launch of “Board of Peace” as an audacious gambit

Termination of new START and nuclear order

THE expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) on 5 February 2026, ended the bilateral arms control agreement between Russia and the United States and set the stage for an unconstrained nuclear arms race between them. Moreover, termination

Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Javad Karimi's Remarks at the 47th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Distinguished Guests, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honor to stand before you today as we celebrate the 47th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. I would like to express my profound gratitude to the esteemed

Peace Made by Businessmen: The Illusion Behind Trump’s Unsustainable Peace Deals

What happens when war and peace are priced, negotiated, and traded like deals? During Donald Trump’s second term, peacemaking has shifted toward a series of high-profile, large-scale deals. Wars are seen as “problems” to be resolved. Peace agreements serve as channels

Key provisions of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution draft

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published the draft of a new Constitution on 31 January 2026, following an extensive constitutional reform process initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The draft marks a transition from targeted amendments to a

The Board of Peace: Charter Logic, Security Projection, and the Limits of Implementation

The Board of Peace (BoP), as unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, has been framed by many as controversial, illegitimate, or even as a challenge to the United Nations system. There is, however, a straightforward perspective too. BoP

Reassessing Saudization: Localisation and Labour Market Nationalisation in Saudi Arabia

A major part of the diversification drive was to increase the presence of Saudis in the workforce and reduce the unemployment rate in the kingdom. Despite being an oil-rich economy, Saudi Arabia was struggling with a high unemployment rate, with

Kashmir: The World’s Next Ground Zero

Jammu and Kashmir has moved beyond primordial territorial disputes and the nuclear flashpoint between Pakistan and India. It has become the global fault line where three existential crises converge, specifically the erosion of international law and the weaponization of both

US strikes: Backfire

IRAN’S prevailing internal turmoil is problematic for its ruling elite and alarming for the entire region. The rising inflation and economic grievances have unleashed demonstrations across the country on December 28, 2025, which have evolved into an open call for regime

The Multipolar Trap in the New Middle East: How Gulf States Are Learning to Hedge in an Uncertain World Order

As American dominance wanes and regional powers compete directly, the changing alignment strategies in the new Middle East reveal a new era of a multipolar trap driven by necessity, not preference. Secondary states are exploring non-Western alignments and newfound independence,

The ostensible Israeli recognition of Somaliland between breakthrough and liability: a constructivist analysis

1. Introduction As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly stated, “not everyone who wants a country gets one,” confirming that most aspirants did in fact get a country. Somalia became a country with borders encompassing most of Somali ethnics in 1960,

The Energy Transition and the Future of MENA Hydrocarbon States

The global energy transition has become an urgent challenge for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), changing economic models, political priorities, and regional power dynamics. For many years, hydrocarbon wealth shaped the region’s ties to the global economy and

Tracing King Salman Energy Park: Saudi Arabia’s Drive for Localisation of Energy Supply Chain

Introduction A major focus area of Saudi Vision 2030 is the localisation program, which seeks to reduce the Kingdom’s dependencies on foreign goods and promote the manufacture and import of local goods and services, utilising the local talent and resources of

Gaza war: Fragile ceasefire

The ongoing sufferings of the Gazans are not ending due to Israel’s aggressive designs against innocent, unarmed Palestinians and its regional agenda. The continuity of Israeli forces’ killing of Palestinians alarms about the failure of President Donald Trump’s efforts to end

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: An Economic Analysis of the End of Globalization and the Rise of a New World Order

The United States released its 2025 National Security Strategy yesterday, and in my assessment, it represents far more than a traditional security document. It is an economic declaration marking the end of an era shaped by American-led globalization and the

Vision 2030: A New Era of Minerals and Industrialisation in Saudi Arabia

Introduction In 2016, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the economy and reduce dependencies on oil sector. As part of the ongoing programs, Saudi Arabia is focusing heavily on localization of industries and utilise its geography

Islamabad talks: Significant diplomatic achievement

China's Position and Strategic Considerations on the Gulf States' Involvement in the Iran-US-Israel Conflict

Webinar: Strategic Miscalculations? Iranian Perspectives on Recent Developments

An Analysis of Bilateral Relations between China and Algeria

China - Saudi Arabia Bilateral Relations

A Blueprint of Western Colonialism: The Controversy Over Greater Israel Project

Salience of aerial defence

US - Israeli Military Aggression Against Iran

Without an off-ramp

Two weeks of war in Iran: religious rhetoric and informational warfare

Why Iran Is Allowing Bangladeshi Tankers Through the Strait of Hormuz

The Glass Ceiling or the Regime’s Mirror? Arab Women’s Political Gains Under Scrutiny

Why War on Iran?

Defending sovereignty: U.S. Pressure, Iranian Influence, and the Stance Against Foreign Intervention

Enforcing Peace or Losing Influence? Trump’s Gaza Fiasco in the New Middle East

Termination of new START and nuclear order

Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Javad Karimi's Remarks at the 47th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Peace Made by Businessmen: The Illusion Behind Trump’s Unsustainable Peace Deals

Key provisions of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution draft

The Board of Peace: Charter Logic, Security Projection, and the Limits of Implementation

Reassessing Saudization: Localisation and Labour Market Nationalisation in Saudi Arabia

Kashmir: The World’s Next Ground Zero

US strikes: Backfire

The Multipolar Trap in the New Middle East: How Gulf States Are Learning to Hedge in an Uncertain World Order

The ostensible Israeli recognition of Somaliland between breakthrough and liability: a constructivist analysis

The Energy Transition and the Future of MENA Hydrocarbon States

Tracing King Salman Energy Park: Saudi Arabia’s Drive for Localisation of Energy Supply Chain

Gaza war: Fragile ceasefire

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: An Economic Analysis of the End of Globalization and the Rise of a New World Order

Vision 2030: A New Era of Minerals and Industrialisation in Saudi Arabia

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Webinar: Strategic Miscalculations? Iranian Perspectives on Recent Developments

The 11th MEPEI Forum “Middle East: From Chaos to the New (Dis)Order”

Book Presentation – The Geopolitics of Iran

Internship Program

A Blueprint of Western Colonialism: The Controversy Over Greater Israel Project

on 31st March 2026

Analysis, Areas, Banking, Economy & Business, Carousel Home, Energy Security, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, Global Affairs, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Levant, Themes, Visions & Strategies

Without an off-ramp

on 17th March 2026

Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, GCC Affairs, Global Affairs, In Focus, Iran, Iranian Nuclear Deal, Themes, Turkey, Visions & Strategies

Defending sovereignty: U.S. Pressure, Iranian Influence, and the Stance Against Foreign Intervention

on 20th February 2026

Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, Global Affairs, Iran, Levant, Themes, Visions & Strategies

Key provisions of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution draft

on 04th February 2026

Analysis, Areas, Banking, Economy & Business, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, In Focus, Themes, Visions & Strategies

The ostensible Israeli recognition of Somaliland between breakthrough and liability: a constructivist analysis

on 20th January 2026

Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, Global Affairs, In Focus, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, North Africa, North Africa, Visions & Strategies

The Energy Transition and the Future of MENA Hydrocarbon States

on 18th December 2025

Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Energy Security, Global Affairs, Themes, Visions & Strategies

Gaza war: Fragile ceasefire

on 11th December 2025

Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Levant, Themes, Visions & Strategies

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: An Economic Analysis of the End of Globalization and the Rise of a New World Order

on 07th December 2025

Analysis, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, Themes, Visions & Strategies

Vision 2030: A New Era of Minerals and Industrialisation in Saudi Arabia

on 01st December 2025

Analysis, Areas, Banking, Economy & Business, Carousel Home, Energy Security, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, GCC Affairs, Global Affairs, Themes, Visions & Strategies

Fourth Nuclear Age

on 24th November 2025

Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, Iranian Nuclear Deal, Themes, Visions & Strategies

A Decade of Changing Saudi Foreign Policy Towards Houthis in Yemen

on 23rd November 2025

Analysis, Areas, Banking, Economy & Business, Carousel Home, Energy Security, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, GCC Affairs, Global Affairs, Themes, Visions & Strategies, Yemen Dosier

The EU’s Mediterranean Pact: Counterweight or Complement to US Regional Strategy?

on 22nd November 2025

Analysis, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, Levant, North Africa, North Africa, Themes, Turkey, Visions & Strategies

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Webinar: Strategic Miscalculations? Iranian Perspectives on Recent Developments

The 11th MEPEI Forum “Middle East: From Chaos to the New (Dis)Order”

Book Presentation – The Geopolitics of Iran

Internship Program

A Blueprint of Western Colonialism: The Controversy Over Greater Israel Project

Without an off-ramp

Defending sovereignty: U.S. Pressure, Iranian Influence, and the Stance Against Foreign Intervention

Key provisions of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution draft

The ostensible Israeli recognition of Somaliland between breakthrough and liability: a constructivist analysis

The Energy Transition and the Future of MENA Hydrocarbon States

Gaza war: Fragile ceasefire

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: An Economic Analysis of the End of Globalization and the Rise of a New World Order

Vision 2030: A New Era of Minerals and Industrialisation in Saudi Arabia

Fourth Nuclear Age

A Decade of Changing Saudi Foreign Policy Towards Houthis in Yemen

The EU’s Mediterranean Pact: Counterweight or Complement to US Regional Strategy?

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