Middle East Defense Spending Fuels Security Dilemma
MENA defense spending is expected reach $920 billion despite low oil prices. Is longer-term trend of spending risks instigating an unsettling arms race? By Madeleine Moreau. (Read More...
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The Muslim Brotherhood and Their Relationship with Iran
A historical examination of the Muslim Brotherhood's relationship with Iran. By Mohammed Salama. (01/16/2015)
With a struggling economy, Jordan must strike a careful balance between controversial energy deals and meaningful public appeasement. (Read More...
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China-Egypt Partnership Fraught With Political Risk
Egypt is aggressively courting China to attract more investment and stabilise the already fragile economy. But Beijing must proceed with caution. (Read More...
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Expect increase in US activity in Middle East
In efforts to build President Obama's legacy and help the Democarts, increased U.S involvement in the Middle East is expected. By Chris Solomon. (Read More...
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Human nature, international hierarchies and ISIS
Using psychology to understand states and groups like ISIS better. By Dr. A.C. Beyer. (11/14/2014)
Turkey has been pressured by the West to join the coalition against ISIS. Now that the elections are over and its hostages have been freed, it might just happen. By Murat Ulgul. (f...
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The American Withdrawal from Iraq: The Debate
Politicians point fingers about United States involvement and miscues in Iraq. Who's to blame? By Dr. Erik Lindell. (09/18/2014)
Accusations of anti-Semitism against those who criticise Israel aim to curb debate on its crimes against Palestinians. By Abukar Arman (first appeared in Al Jazeera). (08/16/2014)
Have US/Russia Cold War tactics returnsd? Essay argues that Russia has had two Cold War pressing tactics against the US during the Syrian crisis: Nuclear Power, and Replacing America. By Prof. Moha...
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The Syrian Kurds: A House Divided
Featured in Marine Corps University Journal. By Winston Harris.
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Iran Nuclear Deal: On the way to political transformations or united for the political game?
What are the hopes for the Iran nuclear deal? By Serine Ayriyan. (12/15/2013)