Asymmetric Threats:A Study in the Transformations of Traditional Deterrence Strategies

This paper presents a theoretical interpretation of the growing asymmetric threats and their repercussions on international peace and security. Such threats have imposed shifts in the concepts and theories of security followed for decades

The Ukrainian Crisis And Its Repercussions On The Transformation Of Chechen Fighters From "Salafi-Jihadism" To "Sufism Jihadism"

This study is seeking to answer questions related to the nature of the Chechen fighters, who are divided in their position on the Ukrainian crisis, to be either supporters of Russia or supporters of Ukraine

Al-Julani's Statelet: The Reality and future of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in the Light of Taliban Afghan Movement Rise

This study examines the features of al-Julani's political and intellectual project, its formative phases, transformations; relations with terrorist and extremist groups, and the danger this poses to the region....

Amman, Cairo, and Baghdad: Towards a pioneering development partnership

Amman, Cairo, and Baghdad are engaged in quiet and intensive talks to formulate a framework of a multi-domain development partnership, thus, numerous official and technical meetings aimed at studying the opportunities that each country has...

Arab World as Reflected in Some Global Indicators: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?

Looking at several and comprehensive indexes offers a broad perception of the ranking of any state or region to the entire world. This is done by measuring the dynamic changes in the fields of development, economics, local politics, security, and peace. Accordingly, this article introduces a wider perspective of the situation of Arab countries in a number of selected global indexes.

The Countdown to Brexit: Time Passes with No Positive Signs on the Horizon

Bolton's Dismissal: a Crack in the White House or Reshaping?

The Knesset Elections: Reshaping Israel's Status Quo

Can Pakistan Be a Regional Counterbalance?

This paper discusses Pakistan’s recent endeavors to position itself as a sovereign state with central importance in balancing the Greater Middle East. This is evident by the country's efforts to combat terrorism and achieve progress in developmental, economic, and military fields in spite of the major challenges, both at the internal and external levels. In its reference to the new Prime Minister Imran Khan, who arose as a popular reformist leader, the paper highlights the principles of his strategy as well as the military aspect of Pakistan. Pakistan’s foreign relations with other regional countries were also examined in addition to the role Pakistan plays in these countries.