Why Is Saudi Arabia Boycotting Turkish Exports?
Turkish-Saudi rivalry is spilling into the realm of economics, which doesn’t bode well for future bilateral relations.
What a Joe Biden Win Means for the Abraham Accords
Will Joe Biden pick up where President Trump left off in the Middle East?
Airport Attack Reflects Growing Instability in Iraqi Kurdistan
A recent missile attack on Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan portends growing instability in what has generally been a relatively peaceful region of Iraq.
UN Arms Embargo on Iran Lifted
Tehran is now free to engage in global arms markets. But is anyone buying?
Four Reforms to Save the Lebanese Economy
These four reforms could help overcome the dysfunction of recent years and put the Lebanese economy back on a path toward rejuvenation.
Libyan Civil War Swings in Tripoli’s Favor
But the longstanding conflict is still far from over. In fact, it might be on the brink of a new escalation from Egypt.
Turkey’s Libya Gambit Will Not Go Unanswered by Egypt
Turkey’s expanding role in the Libyan Civil War presents a security threat to Sisi’s Egypt, one that is unlikely to go unchallenged.
Islamic State and Al-Qaeda Clash in the Sahel
Background on the worsening clashes between Al Qaeda and Islamic State’s regional affiliates in the Sahel.
The Geopolitical Implications of Israel’s West Bank Annexation Plan
A geopolitical reading suggests that annexation is only a matter of time.
Will US Troops End Up Stationed in Iraqi Kurdistan?
What might seem like an appealing option to US military planners is actually fraught with its own geopolitical perils.