Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
Gaza Ceasefire Agreement and Regional Geopolitical Shifts in the Middle East and North Africa
Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement reached January 2025. Assad's fall triggers Russian repositioning in Libya while Turkey expands Mediterranean influence.
Joe Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy: The Tarnished Record of America's 46th President
A region-by-region assessment of Joe Biden's foreign policy, from the Afghanistan withdrawal and Ukraine to the Middle East, China, Haiti, and Africa.
Turkey Threatens Eradication of Kurdish Forces in Syria as Regional Tensions Escalate
Turkey's foreign minister declares YPG eradication imminent. Over 100 killed in January 2025 clashes. Syria's new government faces impossible choice betwee
American Militias Resurge as UAE Eyes Post-War Gaza Control
An undercover investigation reveals the growing threat of US militias, while the UAE pushes for control over post-war Gaza reconstruction and governance.
Conflicts to Watch in 2026: The World's Flashpoints Go Hot
A region-by-region forecast of 2026's most dangerous flashpoints, from Venezuela and Ecuador to Syria, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
The Rise of the Houthi Rebels: From Insurgents to Global Geopolitical Threat
Discover the origins, tactical evolution, and geopolitical impact of Yemen's Houthi rebels, from localized insurgents to a global maritime threat in the
Bashar Al-Assad: The Rise and Fall of Syria's Brutal Tyrant
Explore Bashar Al-Assad's 24-year rule: chemical weapons, torture prisons, mass displacement, and his 2024 fall from power.
The Evolution of Abu Mohammed al-Golani: The Man Who Overthrew Assad
Explore the complex evolution of Abu Mohammed al-Golani, from an al-Qaeda jihadist to the leader of HTS and the uncrowned ruler of post-Assad Syria.
Abdul Qadeer Khan and the Global Nuclear Black Market
Discover how Abdul Qadeer Khan built a clandestine global network that supplied nuclear weapons technology to rogue states for nearly two decades.
The Complete History of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis: From Cold War Origins to the JCPOA Collapse
Discover the complete history of Iran's nuclear program, examining its Cold War origins, the 1979 Revolution, the JCPOA collapse, and current enrichment
Life After Assad: Syria's Uncertain Path to Reconstruction and Peace
Explore Syria's path forward after Assad's fall: territorial control, HTS leadership, Kurdish tensions, reconstruction costs, and international involvement
The Fall of the Syrian Regime: How Bashar al-Assad Was Finally Overthrown
Comprehensive analysis of Assad regime's collapse in December 2024. Explore HTS offensive, Aleppo's fall, and nationwide rebel advances that ended 50 years