When it Comes to Security in the Middle East and…
In response to the Taliban retaking power in Afghanistan, the United States and international donors have suspended…
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Middle East Versus the West? How a UN Diplomat’s…
“Lack of love. Strategy, commerce, exploitation, securing an imperial route: these were why the West, for the most…
COVID-19 and the Increasing Risk of Terrorism
There is no doubt that the global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of life. From how we interact…
Are The U.S. And Its Partners Losing Their Grip On…
The oil-rich province of Deir ez-Zor, located in Eastern Syria, has witnessed another escalation between the local…
The American Plan for Syria
It’s been nearly a decade since the war in Syria began due to public discontent towards the regime’s handling of…
Now That Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is Dead, What Next?
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, was killed on the 26th of October in a raid carried out by…
Rethinking U.S. Energy Security to Hedge Against…
As U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for the September 2019 attack on the Abqaiq and Khurais oil…
Sri Lanka: Jihadism and Separatism in an…
On April 21st, Sri Lanka suffered from several lethal terrorist attacks that killed at least 359 people and injured…
Designating the IRGC as a Terrorist Group: Consequences…
The obsession in the United States with the “war on terror” entered a new phase when U.S. President Donald Trump…
Conflict and Competition in the Middle East Will Persist…
In previous years, interest in the Middle East was largely focused on ISIS (DAESH). This year, however, that focus…
What’s in an Iranian Drone’s Name?
Iranians are skilled in the localization of almost anything Western or foreign. This is partly because of the…
Why Russian Sanctions are Ineffective
For over four years, Western governments and international organizations have levied increased sanctions on Russia.…