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
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
Trump’s Plan: Second Phase Scenarios
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Does the Middle East still Occupy the Center Stage?
In light of the recent events in both regional and international arenas, many question whether the Middle East is still at the forefront of the U.S. international security interests; a question this article attempts to answer after presenting a historical overview of the U.S. involvement in the Middle East.
The Future of the World's Energy Resources
Following the widespread notion of the depletion of existing energy resources, which has led to the emergence of climate change and the global warming crisis, the world is now searching for alternative energy resources to traditional resources known to humankind, to be used in economic development, technological progress, and an arms race. In this context, this article highlights some renewable and non-renewable energy resources and their global demand, in addition to energy resources to which the world will resort in the future. In this context, this article highlights some renewable and non-renewable energy resources and their global demand, in addition to energy resources to which the world will resort in the future.
The Future of Populist Movements in Europe
Right-wing populism is currently witnessing a historic moment in its political course; if this movement succeeds –in the medium term– in employing suitable conditions to enhance its presence in influential European capitals, a new European reality will exist, posing an existential challenge to the European Union as a unified political entity. Thus, what are the circumstances accompanying the growing populism in Europe? And what are the foundations of a voter-oriented populist discourse?
The Future of Iraq's Stability
Amid the political chaos in Iraq and its impact on many sectors and aspects, particularly the economics aspect, it became imperative for the Iraqi government to focus on "comprehensive development planning", a concept that should be supported by a secure and stable political climate. This is necessary considering the absence of law, the spread of security chaos, loss of national resources, and the emigration of capital owners. As such, this article addresses the reality of the economic situation in Iraq and its future, highlighting the status of Iraq and its ranks among key international economic indicators.
The Competition over the Heart of the World
This article assesses the bilateral relations of the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean and addresses Europe’s situation in the geostrategic competition between world powers. It also explores key features of the European political identity that is being formed at the international level.