Middle East & North Africa
Libya as a Theatre of Global and Regional Power Competition
The paper examines Libya’s transformation into a major arena of regional and global power competition since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The...
A Pawn on the Geopolitical Chessboard: The Druze Question in Syria
Recent clashes and violent confrontations between the Druze community and Arab Bedouin tribes in southern Syria have drawn renewed attention to this volatile region....
Pushed Out, Left Behind: The Afghan Crisis No One is Watching
As Iran and Pakistan ramp up mass deportations of Afghan migrants under the guise of national security, nearly a million people—many long-settled and undocumented—are...
From Proxy Conflict to Open War: Iran on the Brink?
Sirens echoing across the skies of Tehran, smoke rising from the port of Haifa, and F-35s launching from Israel’s Negev Desert all point to...
Israel’s Regional Gambit: From Deterrence to Dangerous Overreach
The post-October 7 period has brought a broader regional conflagration that is rapidly redefining the contours of conflict in the Middle East. Central to...
Libya’s Turning Point? Towards State Control Amidst Militias’ Decline
Libya stands at a critical crossroads after the killing of Abdelghani al-Kikli on Monday, head of Libya's Support and Stability Apparatus (SSA) and one of Tripoli's...
Syria Sanctions Lifted: U.S. Signals and Regional Realignments
Sanctions are not only punitive measures; they are powerful tools of international signalling. When imposed, they communicate disapproval and intent to coerce behavioural change....
Libya’s Unfinished Revolution: Between Hope and Stalemate
More than a decade after Gaddafi’s ouster, there are glimpses of hope in Libya, and signs of economic recovery are plentiful. GDP grew by...
Syria’s New Dawn: Lessons from Libya’s Transition and the Road to Stability
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's authoritarian regime in Syria marks a pivotal moment in the country's turbulent history. After over a decade of civil...