Middle East

Maya Carlin As Israel enters its 28th day of warfare against Hamas, analysts are growing more concerned that other regional actors could expand and, therefore, prolong the crisis. Skirmishes between Israel’s Defense Forces and the Lebanon-based group Hezbollah have increased since Hamas waged its brutal surprise attack against the …

James M. Dorsey The stakes in the Gaza war for the United States and President Joe Biden could not be higher. For the United States, it’s the ability to garner support for its positions on multiple issues, among which the Ukraine war looms large. Mr. Biden’s bear hug …

Dr.Shehab Al Makahleh In the geopolitical theatre, the intricate interplay between sovereign states and international law forms the bedrock upon which global order rests. However, a troubling pattern has emerged, raising questions about the accountability of powerful nations in adhering to international resolutions and laws. At the centre …

Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, an understanding of the capabilities and strategic intent of Iran has been essential for the security and defence strategies of regional actors and global powers alike. This has in the past decade translated into a requirement for an understanding of Iran’s military …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The formulation of military doctrine is pivotal in the development of any armed force, serving as a driving force for military personnel to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their military careers. Military doctrine encompasses the principles that govern the conduct and stances of the military …

Backing Israel to the hilt will go a long way to ensuring regional and global stability. Israel is facing all-too-predictable global pressure to scale back its military operation in Gaza to spare innocent lives and prevent a regional conflict that could draw in Iran, the United States, and …

Henry Barkey This current war with Hamas is a far more dangerous threat to Israel than the 1973 Yom Kippur War, almost exactly fifty years ago. In 1973, it was solely a military contest, one that the Israelis, despite suffering staggering losses, could manage to turn around. No …

The geopolitical processes in the world evolve quite torrentially. What’d be a result of the great Chinese Initiative ‘Belt and Road’? Only time will tell it. However, a certain well-argued skepticism takes place among many intellectuals. On October, 17-19, the Forum was held in the Chinese capital for …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In the heart of the Middle East, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues to evoke strife, suffering and instability, casting a shadow over the prospects of regional harmony and global peace. Over the decades, the region has witnessed a cycle of violence, displacement and shattered lives, underscoring …