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12 Days War: Iran’s Paradoxical Gains Amid Military Losses
12 Days War: Iran’s Paradoxical Gains Amid Military Losses
Author analyzes the 2025 Iran–Israel 12-day war, arguing that despite military losses, Iran achieved strategic gains—regime consolidation, regional influence, nuclear ambiguity, and strengthened diplo... Read More...


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Strategic Catastrophe: The Risks of Assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei
Strategic Catastrophe: The Risks of Assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei
Author warns that assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei would trigger regional chaos, empower extremist groups, destabilize oil markets, and ultimately harm Israeli and global strategic interests. By Dr. I... Read More...


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The JCPOA and U.S. withdrawal: Losses greater than the benefits
The JCPOA and U.S. withdrawal: Losses greater than the benefits
Paper examines Iran's economy from 2012 to 2022, focusing on the Iranian economy and during and following the JCPOA agreement. By Mojtaba Eskandari. (06/26/2025) Read More...


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Empires, Prophecies, and the Flame in Between: A Narrative Essay on the Iran–Israel Conflict
Empires, Prophecies, and the Flame in Between: A Narrative Essay on the Iran–Israel Conflict
Author explores the Iran–Israel conflict as both geopolitical and spiritual—rooted in prophecy, identity, and history—warning of global consequences unless ideology yields to realism. By Dr. Malik Muh... Read More...


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World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
Author condemns the political rehabilitation of violent extremists like al-Julani, warning that legitimizing such figures betrays victims, undermines justice, and endangers global security. By Saad Al... Read More...


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The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
Article explores the scale of destruction in Gaza, the humanitarian toll, and the limited response from regional actors, especially the Arab world. It reflects the urgent need for international and re... Read More...


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The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
Author explores how the U.S. approach to the 2025 Iran nuclear talks—shaped by internal contradictions and strategic shortsightedness—risks alienating Arab partners, destabilizing the region, and weak... Read More...


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Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Author argues that Iran’s nuclear future is shaped less by non-proliferation than by U.S.-China rivalry—positioning Tehran as both strategic player and potential flashpoint in global power politics. B... Read More...


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The Dangerous Cost of Truth: Elizabeth Tsurkov and Iraq’s War on Activism
The Dangerous Cost of Truth: Elizabeth Tsurkov and Iraq’s War on Activism
Article highlights the dangers faced by activists and researchers in Iraq, focusing on Elizabeth Tsurkov’s abduction, and calls for urgent international protection of truth-seekers challenging entrenc... Read More...


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History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship
History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship
Poetic essay reflects on revolution, power, and identity in the Arab world—critiquing authoritarian “guardianship,” glorification of divine rule, and suppression of diversity—while urging humanity to ... Read More...


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The Collapse of Iran’s Shia Crescent, What’s Next?
The Collapse of Iran’s Shia Crescent, What’s Next?
Tracking the decline of Iran's regional influence. By Dr. Shermeen Yousif. (02/07/2025) Read More...


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The Impact of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict on Women and Children
The Impact of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict on Women and Children
Author examines issues facing women and children in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By Dr. Beatrice Alupo. (01/10/2025) Read More...


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The Syrian Great Game
The Syrian Great Game
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria: background history and what's next in the aftermath. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. 12/10/2024 Read More...


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Retaliation Redefined: Iran’s Strategy and Israel’s Preparedness
Authors analyze Israeli's Iron Dome defense system in the context of the October 1 Iranan missile attack. By Akankshya Ray and Mohammad Taha Ali. (11/28/2024) Read More...


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Egypt’s Economy Amidst Regional Conflicts
Egypt’s Economy Amidst Regional Conflicts
Egypt, strategically positioned in the heart of the Middle East and North Africa, is grappling with significant economic pressures exacerbated by regional conflicts and geopolitical instability. By Sa... Read More...


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War as Genocide in Gaza: Reassessing Application of the Genocide Convention
Author examines debate whether Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. By Elliott Howes. (10/16/2024) Read More...


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The Iran- Israel War: Bilateral Conflict or the Brink of World War III?
The Iran- Israel War: Bilateral Conflict or the Brink of World War III?
What is the prognosis for the Iran-Israel conflict? By Jai Kumar.(10/10/2024) Read More...


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Threats of Regional Conflict Escalation in the Middle East: A Brief Note
Reverse timeline and analysis of recent conflict escalation in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/03/2024) Read More...


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Yemen's Unrecognized Potential
Yemen's Unrecognized Potential
Yemen faces a myriad of issues surrounding the Houthis. By Zac Knapp. 07/23/2024 Read More...


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The Cost of Exclusion: Labor and State-Sponsored History in the UAE
The Cost of Exclusion: Labor and State-Sponsored History in the UAE
Article analyzes the historical narrative presented in the Al Shindagha Culture of the Sea Museum and the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village to highlight the ways in which the state’s narrative of the pre-oil... Read More...


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Just or unjust War: An analysis of Hamas 7th October Attack
Author explores the question of whether the war in Gaza is just or unjust. By Fahad Abdullah. (06/15/2024) Read More...


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Saudi-Emirati Rivalry and The Distribution of Regional Powers in The Middle East
Saudi-Emirati Rivalry and The Distribution of Regional Powers in The Middle East
Essay explores the impact of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the Middle East region's power balance.By Fatma Tawfik. 06/10/2024 Read More...


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The Bahrain Arab Summit and Public Expectations of Outcome: A Brief
Timeline of events surrounding the Bahrain Arab Summit. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/20/2024) Read More...


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The Gaza War: A Brief (updated May 11, 2024)
Timeline of events surrounding the war in Gaza. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/11/2024) Read More...


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The Gaza War and Student Demonstrations: A Brief

Timeline and overview of events surrounding the war in Gaza and student demonstrations. (05/21/2024) By Dr. Sohail Mahmood.

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The Politics of the Gaza War: A Brief

Overview and timeline of politics surrounding the Gaza war. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 05/07/2024

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Iran-Israel Conflict: A Brief

Timeline and analysis of the Iran-Israel conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/19/2024)

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Israel-Hamas War: Advantage India

Author provides critical assessment of Indian worker diaspora to the Middle East. By Sarosh Bana. (04/12/2024)

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The Middle East Conflict's Terrible Setback to Egypt
The Middle East Conflict's Terrible Setback to Egypt

Author examines how Egypt's economic crisis has worsened since the start of the Middle East conflict, and how the conflict could further strain the nation's economic resources due to an influx of r... Read More...



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Challenges of Water Scarcity in the Middle East: The Burgeoning Trends

Analysis of water scarcity issues and potential water-related disputes in the Middle East. By Taha Ali. (02/13/2024)

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