Analyses
Syria: the Future of the State of Uncertainty
The Syrian-Iraqi Border: Reshaping the Geopolitical Space of the Middle East
Op-Ed
Real clear world: A former terrorist inside the white house
Op-Ed
NYT: The President and A Former Terrorist Meet at the White House
Syria: the Future of the State of Uncertainty
The Syrian Unity Predicament: Files of Sovereignty, Security, and the Kurdish Issue
Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Trump’s Plan: Second Phase Scenarios
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WHO and Challenges of Covid-19 Response
Much blame is placed on WHO for its mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic, as accusations indicate that it is subject to political and economic considerations at the expense of public health issues. Accordingly, this paper evaluates the criticisms directed at the Organization and the problems it faces.
Troubled democratic transition in Tunisia
Tunisia is in a state of political deadlock as a result of sharp differences between the components of the legislative and executive branches, creating a state of uncertainty and instability in light of a growing economic and social crisis. 10 Years after the revolution that toppled the regime of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, what does the political scene look like in Tunisia?
Biden and the Dilemma of the American Iranian Relationship
This report analyzes the position of both the Biden and Tehran administration regarding the Iranian nuclear file, in an attempt to understand the most prominent challenges that prevent the normal flow of relations to and from Tehran.
The complicated Military Map in North-Eastern Syria
Tensions are escalating around the town of Ain Issa which is located on the international highway M4 in the northern countryside of Al-Raqqa governorate, thus having strategic significance in the context of the raging military conflict in northeastern Syria between the Turkish forces and their proxy armed factions, the Syrian Democratic Forces, and the Syrian regular army that is coordinating with Russia. What does the scene look like there?
Boredom Opens the Door to Isolation and, Depression–and Terrorism
In this article, we review the reasons why youth in general and Arab youth in particular join extremist groups and embrace terrorism, along with the role that Arab governments can play to curb this phenomenon.
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Biden and Mistakes of the Past in Iraq: Opportunity to Compensate or Scene That Will Repeat Itself?
After becoming President of the United States, this analytical reading attempts to answer the following question: Will Biden correct his mistakes he committed in Iraq, based on his experience in Iraqi affairs, which many critics describe as "controversial", as he worked closely for several years as a chair of the Foreign Relations Committee and then as Obama’s Vice President.
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The Future of Trumpism in the American Domestic Structure
this research paper studies the American local structure on levels of politics, society and security, based on the impact of the events that took place recently in the United States, it also looks ahead the coming movements that might be adopted by rightist populism that supports Trump as a method to express its political self.
Regional Reconciliation in Libya
The following political alert paper reviews the most important regional and international indicators that may push for a political settlement to the Libyan crisis. It also discusses the internal Libyan factors that must be present to ensure a sustainable solution in light of some positive changes in the regional climate.
How Deep Is the Lebanese Financial Crisis Now?
The Lebanese economy has been suffering from a set of complex crises that - through interaction - became evident by the end of 2019, at what time a dramatic collapse started, affecting various aspects of public life. What are the most prominent manifestations of these crises?