Middle East Foreign Policy & Analysis

Political Analysis

The Systemic Consequences of the U.S.’ Attack on Iran

Dr Ofer Israeli·

12 August 2025

Political Analysis

The Shadow of the “Trigger Mechanism” over Iran

Dr Vali Kaleji·

24 August 2025

Opinion

Another Kurdish Resolution Process Underway: Between Hope and Contradictions

Suleyman Ozeren·

13 August 2025

Oman, Middle East - Circa July 2019: Shallow focus showing the Straight of Hormuz sensitive waterway located in the Persian gulf. Neighbouring, out of focus areas including Iran and Saudi are visible.

Political Analysis

Great Powers in Alaska and the “Middlegame” of GCC States in the Ukraine war

Dr Diana Galeeva 4 September 2025

Algers, Algeria - 05 July 2020: military parade in Algeria. Military equipment rides through Highway. Heavy fighting vehicles

Opinion

Why Algeria Should Choose Restraint Over War – The Deterrent Power of Prestige

Djallel Khechib 24 August 2025

Abdullah Öcalan (PKK founder), a symbolic female fighter likely Sakine Cansız, and two Kurdish martyrs, painted in Largo Dino Frisullo, next to the Ararat Cultural Center, Rome, Italy, March, 30, 2025

Political Analysis

As PKK Lays Down Arms, What About Reintegration?

Najat Al-Dawoodi 13 August 2025

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Opinion

How AI Can Help the UAE Sustain Its Post-Grey List AML Reforms

Yaron Hazan 13 August 2025

Select Articles on Iran, Israel and Regional Threat Perceptions

Flags of Israel and Iran over the map of the Middle East.

Opinion

Israel Stepped in Where the West Did Not

Dr Loqman Radpey 19 June 2025

A girl on her father's shoulders with the new Syrian flag in her hand in Damascus, Syria.

Opinion

The Fall of Syria and Iran’s Strategy of Relying on Allies

Syed Ali Abbas 13 January 2025

Graphic of Hezbollah and Israeli flags next to each other with outline of soldiers superimposed on them.

Strategy

Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire: Timing and Obstacles

Malek Jadah 9 December 2024

Netanyahu speaking at a lectern in the U.S. Congress in Washington, DC.

Opinion

Be Careful What you Wish for, Mr. Netanyahu

David W. Lesch 6 December 2024

Political Analysis

Great Powers in Alaska and the “Middlegame” of GCC States in the Ukraine war

Dr Diana Galeeva 4 September 2025

The Shadow of the “Trigger Mechanism” over Iran

Dr Vali Kaleji 24 August 2025

As PKK Lays Down Arms, What About Reintegration?

Najat Al-Dawoodi 13 August 2025

Qatar’s Expanding Mediation in the Russia‑Ukraine War

Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco 13 August 2025

The Systemic Consequences of the U.S.’ Attack on Iran

Dr Ofer Israeli 12 August 2025

Missile Defense in the Middle East: A Smart Investment That Must Evolve

Frank A. Rose 31 July 2025

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers his speech at Malaysia - Turkiye Business Forum, during official visit to Malaysia.

Political Analysis

Turkey Moves to Fill the Opening Left by Iran

In a new spike of competition and amid Iran’s retreat as a result of Israel’s military pressure Turkey emerges as a prominent power.

Emil Avdaliani 6 August 2025

Strategy

Assessing the Houthi Threat to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti

Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco 2 July 2025

Russia Adjusts Its Posture in the Middle East

Emil Avdaliani 25 June 2025

Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire: Timing and Obstacles

Malek Jadah 9 December 2024

Russian Arms Exports to the Middle East and North Africa

Zain Hussain 19 July 2024

The “Axis of Resistance” Strategy in the Israel-Hamas War

Ido Levy 9 January 2024

Algeria, Morocco and Western Sahara: Why Tension, Not Conflict, Has Become the Norm

Intissar Fakir 16 February 2023

Amman, Jordan - August 13, 2024 - Panoramic View of Amman City Buildings

Strategy

Jordan and the Security Dilemma: Navigating the Iran–Israel Ceasefire and Public Sentiment

Jordan’s challenge will be avoiding being pulled into regional divides while continuing to play its part as a source of stability.

Farrah Al Abdallat 21 July 2025

Opinion

March 15, the anniversary of the Syrian revolution. Syrians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime and oppose the civil war. Syria, January 10, 2025.

Opinion

The Crucial Role of Dignity in Rebuilding Syria

David W. Lesch 24 July 2025

Why Algeria Should Choose Restraint Over War – The Deterrent Power of Prestige

Djallel Khechib 24 August 2025

Another Kurdish Resolution Process Underway: Between Hope and Contradictions

Suleyman Ozeren 13 August 2025

How AI Can Help the UAE Sustain Its Post-Grey List AML Reforms

Yaron Hazan 13 August 2025

Israel Stepped in Where the West Did Not

Dr Loqman Radpey 19 June 2025

UK’s Endorsement of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Signals Turning Point in Foreign Policy

Manara Magazine Editorial Team 5 June 2025

What does the recent Russia-Oman rapprochement mean?

Dr Diana Galeeva 8 May 2025

Social Analysis

Herat in western Afghanistan. The Great Mosque of Herat (Friday Mosque or Jama Masjid). Three women in burqas and a girl walk at the front of the mosque. The mosque is one of the oldest in Afghanistan

Social Analysis

The Taliban’s Onslaught on Female Literacy in Afghanistan and its Impact

Seema Sengupta 10 May 2025

Woman. Life. Freedom. Power, Oppression, Resilience and Hope in Iran

Dr. Nina Ansary 1 May 2024

“With Education You Can Face Every Struggle”: Gendered Higher Education in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan – Part Two: Beyond Knowledge

Dr. Lynn Rose 31 March 2022

Book Reviews

Cover of Stephanie Williams' 'Libya Since Qaddafi'.

Book Reviews

Libya Since Qaddafi: Chaos and the Search for Peace

Ambassador (ret.) Gordon Gray 2 July 2025

Book Review: “Oil Crisis in Iran: From Nationalism to Coup d’Etat” by Ervand Abrahamian

Marc Martorell Junyent 2 July 2022

Book Review: “Transitional Justice in Process: Plans and Politics in Tunisia” by Mariam Salehi

Marc Martorell Junyent 31 March 2022

Book Review: “Contested Lands: A History of the Middle East since the First World War” by T.G. Fraser

Marc Martorell Junyent 13 January 2022

Book Review: ”The Making of Eurasia: Competition and Cooperation Between China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Russia” by Moritz Pieper

Flamur Krasniqi 8 December 2021

Book Review: “Negotiating Survival: Civilian-Insurgent Relations in Afghanistan” by Ashley Jackson

Marc Martorell Junyent 8 November 2021

“Kleptopia: How Dirty Money Is Conquering the World” by Tom Burgis

Shlomo Roiter Jesner 10 May 2021

Interviews

Dr Adnan Mjalli speaking at Birzeit University.

Interviews

Conversation with Palestinian Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Dr Adnan Mjalli about Leadership, Peace, and a Sustainable Future

Manara Magazine Editorial Team 9 March 2025

The Struggles of Afghan Female Judges and Prosecutors Under Taliban Rule

Manara Magazine Editorial Team 3 April 2025

Building Trust and Transparency in the Global Energy Market – A Conversation with Rüya Bayegan

Manara Magazine Editorial Team 2 April 2025

Files From Exile: Pashtana Dorani on LEARN, Digital Literacy and Girls’ Education in Afghanistan

Tugela Pepin 10 May 2023

Women’s Freedom in Iraq: A Conversation With Yanar Mohammed

Anna Romandash 4 May 2023

Sino-Algerian Relations: Past and Present – An Interview with Dr Lina Benabdallah

Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom 8 December 2021

The Arab Spring: Past, Present, and Future – A Conversation with Paul Salem

Jemima Baar 10 May 2021

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Political Analysis

Great Powers in Alaska and the “Middlegame” of GCC States in the Ukraine war

Dr Diana Galeeva 4 September 2025

Members of Security Council vote during SC meeting on situation in Gaza on resolution put forward by Algeria at UN Headquarters in New York on February 20, 2024

Political Analysis

The Shadow of the “Trigger Mechanism” over Iran

Dr Vali Kaleji 24 August 2025

Opinion

Why Algeria Should Choose Restraint Over War – The Deterrent Power of Prestige

Djallel Khechib 24 August 2025

STANBUL, TURKEY - SEPTEMBER 1, 2013: Supporters of the Kurdish Party gather at the mass meeting on World Peace Day. This week PKK declared that the organization will farewell to arms.

Opinion

Another Kurdish Resolution Process Underway: Between Hope and Contradictions

Suleyman Ozeren 13 August 2025

Political Analysis

As PKK Lays Down Arms, What About Reintegration?

Najat Al-Dawoodi 13 August 2025

Opinion

How AI Can Help the UAE Sustain Its Post-Grey List AML Reforms

Yaron Hazan 13 August 2025

oha, Qatar - April 18, 2025: The Flag Plaza, displays 119 flags from countries with authorized diplomatic missions, including flags of the European Union, the United Nation and the GCC

Political Analysis

Qatar’s Expanding Mediation in the Russia‑Ukraine War

Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco 13 August 2025

TACOMA, WA - JULY 21: Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit (Spirit of Ohio) flyby demonstration during Air Expo at McChord Field Joint Base Lewis-McChord on July 21, 2012 in Tacoma, WA.

Political Analysis

The Systemic Consequences of the U.S.’ Attack on Iran

Dr Ofer Israeli 12 August 2025

Political Analysis

Turkey Moves to Fill the Opening Left by Iran

Emil Avdaliani 6 August 2025

Military missile defense battery. Anti missile defense system.

Political Analysis

Missile Defense in the Middle East: A Smart Investment That Must Evolve

Frank A. Rose 31 July 2025

Opinion

The Crucial Role of Dignity in Rebuilding Syria

David W. Lesch 24 July 2025

A man sits on top of Gholghola, an ancient city destroyed by Genghis Khan in the 13th century and an UNESCO World Heritage site, alongside the flag of the Islamic Emirate. Bamiyan, central Afghanistan

Political Analysis

Russia’s Power Play in Post-Western Afghanistan

Zalmai Nishat and Dagikhudo Dagiev 22 July 2025

Strategy

Jordan and the Security Dilemma: Navigating the Iran–Israel Ceasefire and Public Sentiment

Farrah Al Abdallat 21 July 2025

Nottinghamshire, UK 24 June 2025 : UK newspapers widely report Iran attack on US airbase in Middle East

Political Analysis

Washington, Tel Aviv and Tehran’s Battle to Redraw the Strategic Map of the Middle East

Anthony Trad 2 July 2025

Camp Lemonnier is a United States Naval Expeditionary Base, situated next to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport in Djibouti City.

Strategy

Assessing the Houthi Threat to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti

Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco 2 July 2025

Book Reviews

Libya Since Qaddafi: Chaos and the Search for Peace

Ambassador (ret.) Gordon Gray 2 July 2025

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