Policy Analysis

A Turkish attack on northern Syria would bring new waves of internal displacement and increased humanitarian suffering, weaken the SDF and the Autonomous Administration, and erode these institutions’ the trust of the United States.

The Ukraine war has not only reaffirmed Erdogan’s remarkable political survival skills, but also highlighted the degree to which Ankara’s improved diplomatic standing is traceable to its success in exporting an innovative drone-centered military operational approach.

As the feud between Sadr and Maliki takes an unprecedented turn, its result is likely to have an impact on the role of Shia Islamist parties in Iraq.

تهران شاید حضور پرزیدنت بایدن در اجلاس سران شورای همکاری خلیج فارس را فرصتی وسوسه‌انگیز برای ممانعت از احیای روابط آمریکا و کشورهای عربی این منطقه ببیند ‌ــ‌احتمالا با استفاده از تحریکات سایبری یا نظامی برای تحقیر میزبانان و نمایش ناتوانی آمریکا در محافظت از آنان.

Sabereen News has been operating as the clearinghouse for coverage of "resistance" strikes on Turkish targets, nodding to specific facade groups and hinting at future attacks inside Turkey.

Oil resources have wrought unprecedented developments in Gulf society, but these successes have been tainted by what is known as the “oil curse.” The past several years have given the Gulf an opportunity to change this trajectory.

«اتحادیه رادیو و تلویزیون‌های اسلامی»، یک سازمان مادر است که بیش از دویست گروه رسانه‌ای از عمان تا شرق آفریقا را شامل می‌شود.

خلق‌وخوی سیاسی و اولویت‌های سیاست‌گذاری‌شان با یکدیگر هماهنگ است، اما این رابطه حسنه به معنی تضمین پیشرفت در مسئله ایران و فلسطینی‌ها در سال انتخابات نیست.

Beijing’s use of intertwined civil and military tools in the Gulf mirrors its activity closer to home, but the West can readily counter this influence by capitalizing on the region’s desire for diversified partnerships.

An infographic illustrating President Saied's controversial political moves since summer 2021 and the steps U.S. officials have taken to discourage authoritarian backsliding.

If there is good news on oil, it isn’t because of Riyadh’s ambiguous remarks about increasing the kingdom’s production capacity.

While a military alliance with U.S. backing seems natural, necessary, and justified, the path to the establishment of a Middle Eastern NATO is barred by regional differences.

With the threat of a Turkish incursion into Northeast Syria, the SDF weighs their options while the area’s civilians express their frustrations and concerns about all parties involved.

یک مقام کهنه‌کار امنیتی و اطلاعاتی اسرائیل توضیح می‌دهد چرا دولت آمریکا باید تحریم‌های نفتی را احیا کند و نشان دهد به اقدام نظامی متعهد است.

در این «وب کست» تخصصی دو کارشناس منطقه به بررسی سقوط دولت ائتلافی یکساله اسرائیل و تأثیر آن بر سفر آتی رئیس‌جمهور بایدن به خاورمیانه و تاثیرات بالقوه آن بر سیاست گسترده‌تر آمریکا و اسرائیل می‌پردازند.

A recent poll indicates that though more Gulfis now disapprove of the Abraham Accords, undertones of warming sentiments towards allowing contacts with Israelis are also present.

A new public opinion poll from Gaza shows some pragmatic, short-term moderation toward the U.S. and Israel over the past year, including opposition to Hamas policies. However, long-term views remain hardline, with few changes during the same period.

Although alternatives to the UN mechanism carry uncertainties of their own, continuing the broken status quo will only boost Moscow, endanger Syrian civilians, and help the Assad regime avoid sanctions—not to mention whetting his appetite for natural gas shipments.

The administration has signaled its intentions for the trip well in advance, but the realities of Saudi oil capacity and global energy forecasts should temper any U.S. expectations of a quick fix.

Iraq’s model of opposition traditionally focuses on ideological frameworks and regime change at the expense of working within the political system to effect change.