Defense & Security Designating the IRGC as a Terrorist Group: Consequences… Ali Arfa Apr 17, 2019 The obsession in the United States with the “war on terror” entered a new phase when U.S. President Donald Trump…
Defense & Security Conflict and Competition in the Middle East Will Persist… Vincent Lofaso Feb 12, 2019 In previous years, interest in the Middle East was largely focused on ISIS (DAESH). This year, however, that focus…
Defense & Security Israeli Military on ‘High Alert’ in… Joshua Ball May 9, 2018 The Israeli army is on high alert with defense systems being deployed in anticipation of an Iranian attack.In…
Defense & Security Forget about North Korea, Venezuela is the next major… Joshua Ball Jan 12, 2018 The country has become a full-blown narco-state, making a negotiated political settlement nearly impossible.…
Energy Saudi Corruption Crackdown Could Permanently Boost Oil… Cyril Widdershoven Nov 27, 2017 The Middle East is heading for a major showdown if statements made by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)…
Defense & Security How Likely is a Civil War in Venezuela? Joshua Ball Oct 8, 2017 The worst-case scenario for Venezuela: Prolonged economic crisis and food shortages, coupled with rapidly…
Defense & Security Solving the Economic & Security Crisis in Venezuela Joshua Ball Sep 28, 2017 The best-case scenario for ending Venezuelan political and economic upheaval is through a negotiated settlement…