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Between a Divided Parliament and Determined Protestors...
Politics & GovernanceTwo weeks after the Iraqi Parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister (PM) Adil Abdulmehdi,...
The Twitter Spy Scandal: Context, Parallels, Threats and Responsibilities
Defense & SecurityThe shocking facts revealed in the ‘Twitter spy scandal’ raise several questions regarding the nature...
Abdulmehdi’s Resignation: Scratching the Surface of Reform
Politics & GovernanceAfter two months of protests that have resulted in the deaths of roughly 400 protestors...
The Iranian Regime Battles Domestic Unrest
GeopoliticsFor the second time in two years, Iran’s regime has witnessed significant nationwide unrest in...
Turkey’s Relations with Iran and Iraq: It’s Complicated!
GeopoliticsSuccinctly stated, Turkey’s relations with Iraq and Iran, (the largest of its numerous neighboring countries)...
‘Neo-Ottoman’ Ambitions in the Post-American Middle East: Stake...
GeopoliticsOfficially, Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria has been about two major objectives. First,...
Brexit and the Gulf Cooperation Council: What Next?
Economy & InnovationThe recent UK Supreme Court ruling against Boris Johnson has led to renewed discussions concerning...
What Do Cracks in UAE-Saudi Arabia Relations Mean for Turkey?
GeopoliticsThe divergence between Abu Dhabi’s and Riyadh’s positions in Yemen, the UAE’s maritime talks with...
No Iran Solution in Sight
U.S. – Gulf PolicyThe September 14 attack on two critical Saudi oil infrastructure facilities has brought U.S. –...
We Should Have Seen It Coming
Defense & SecurityWe should have seen the box into which our actions against Iran have put us;...
Assessing Kuwaiti Mediation in the Gulf Crisis
GeopoliticsAhead of the Kuwaiti Emir’s postponed September 12th meeting with President Trump...
Drone Strike in Saudi Arabia Potentially Broadens Perception of Iranian Thr...
Defense & SecurityOver the course of the Trump Presidency, there has been one crucial variable missing in...