Fighting Terrorism & Extremism

11 May 2025

Middle East evolutions: a review in anticipation of President Trump’s May 2025 visit to the Persian Gulf

On May 6th, 2025, President Donald Trump promised a “really, really positive”, “as big as it gets” announcement related to the Middle East, for Thursday (May 8th), Friday (May 9th) or Monday (May 12th) (Cameron, 2025). In anticipation of his upcoming visit to the Persian Gulf, var

30 Apr 2025

Historical Rivalries and Regional Stakes: The Geopolitical Dynamics of India-Pakistan Tensions

Photo: Grunge Pakistan vs India national flags symbol isolated on weathered broken cracked wall background, abstract Pakistan India politics conflicts pattern concept texture wallpaper © helloRuby / shutterstock.com 1. Introduction Considering the long-term tensions and associated confl

27 Apr 2025

The Middle East’s New Chessboard: How Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Are Redrawing the Region’s Power Map in 2025

In 2025, the Middle East is undergoing a seismic shift. The long-standing patterns of rivalry—once defined by sectarian divides and foreign interventions—are being reshaped by two assertive powers: Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. With contrasting ideologies and ambitions, Ankara and Riyadh are now ce

25 Apr 2025

Strategic Depth or Strategic Dilemma: Israel – Türkiye Competition in Syria’s Post-War Theater

Introduction The Syrian civil war has long transformed the region into a fragmented geopolitical chessboard, attracting the involvement of regional and global powers. With the recent collapse of effective centralized control by the Assad regime in late 2024, a new phase of strategic contestation

24 Apr 2025

Military Scenarios for Iran in Response to a Possible U.S. and Israeli Strike on Nuclear Facilities

The prospect of a direct military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America stands as one of the most complex and consequential security scenarios in contemporary geopolitics. Historical precedents, Iran’s asymmetric capabilities, and the entanglement of r

12 Apr 2025

Public Protests in Morocco: Rising Discontent Against Israel’s Gaza Offensive and U.S. Policies

Photo: Large Protest in Morocco Calls for End to Israel Ties, Supports Gaza In early April 2025, Morocco witnessed some of its most significant demonstrations in recent months, as tens of thousands of Moroccans gathered in Rabat to protest Israel’s military actions in Gaza. These prot

11 Apr 2025

Moroccan Sahara: Diplomatic and Regional Shifts Reshaping the Balance of Power

The Moroccan Sahara remains one of the most contentious issues on the global stage, a complex conflict shaped by geopolitical interests, regional dynamics, and shifting diplomatic alliances. Recently, however, this issue has seen pivotal changes that could potentially reshape the power dynamics in t

29 Mar 2025

Gaza Reconstruction Plan: Ongoing

The Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza is facing significant challenges from the U.S. and Israel after positioning itself as a viable alternative to Trump’s Riviera. The Cairo Summit, organized by the Arab League, ended in the formulation of a realistic plan to replace Trump’s vision of

22 Mar 2025

Russia’s Sale of Su-57 to Algeria: A Surprise for NATO and Europe

On 12 February, 2025, Algerian Air Force confirmed to acquire Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jets and personnel training have been taken place in Russia. Algeria, as Africa’s energy hub for Europe, has a history of tensions with France, Spain, and Italy. The delivery of the fifth-generatio

17 Mar 2025

Türkiye’s Kurdish Question and the PKK Ceasefire

Photo Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_Democratic_Forces; SDF fighters celebrating their victory in the Battle of Raqqa against ISIS with a portrait of PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan in the background, mid-October 2017 On March 1, 2025, two days after imprisoned leader Abdulla

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Fighting Terrorism & Extremism

Middle East evolutions: a review in anticipation of President Trump’s May 2025 visit to the Persian Gulf

Historical Rivalries and Regional Stakes: The Geopolitical Dynamics of India-Pakistan Tensions

The Middle East’s New Chessboard: How Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Are Redrawing the Region’s Power Map in 2025

Strategic Depth or Strategic Dilemma: Israel – Türkiye Competition in Syria’s Post-War Theater

Military Scenarios for Iran in Response to a Possible U.S. and Israeli Strike on Nuclear Facilities

Public Protests in Morocco: Rising Discontent Against Israel’s Gaza Offensive and U.S. Policies

Moroccan Sahara: Diplomatic and Regional Shifts Reshaping the Balance of Power

Gaza Reconstruction Plan: Ongoing

Russia’s Sale of Su-57 to Algeria: A Surprise for NATO and Europe

Türkiye’s Kurdish Question and the PKK Ceasefire

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