Middle East

James Dorsey It took Arab and Muslim leaders 35 days of war to call an ‘emergency’ meeting to discuss Israel’s assault on Gaza. Their limited ability to influence developments was on public display when they finally gathered this weekend in the Saudi capital Riyadh. So were the differences …

Adam Arthur Readers of Foreign Affairs and similar publications will notice a particular pattern that plagues the frequent discussions of the American-led world order in policy circles. Specifically, in envisioning U.S. global leadership as a “Liberal Leviathan” that seeks to pursue hegemony or to maintain order over an …

Edward Salo Because of the rise of isolationism in Western nations, many nations that looked to the West for security protections began to work with China and other regional powers, like Iran, Brazil, or India, for security agreements. In this scenario, I project that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict could …

Kester Kenn In the month of October, Russian President Vladimir Putin, his Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov as well as Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin and others began talking broadly about peace in the Middle-East. There were strong calls for the United Nations to …

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 …