The Taliban seek to marginalise Persian (Dari) in favour of Pashto, which forms part of a broader pattern of cultural suppression in Afghanistan.
The UK’s critical minerals diplomacy can learn from both Niger’s colonial uranium sector and the recent effects of great-power competition in Africa.
For Türkiye, access to the F-35 is not only about technology, but its standing as a full and respected member of the U.S.-led Western alliance.
US-Jordan defence ties are perceived as strengthening Jordan’s military capabilities by most, but some view it as increasing vulnerability.
For Türkiye, access to the F-35 is not only about technology, but its standing as a full and respected member of the U.S.-led Western alliance.
The question is not if Iran’s regime changes, but if this allows authority to be moulded from abroad rather than being legitimised by Iranians.
Yemen’s multidimensional conflict is shaped by local ambitions, foreign patronage, and regional rivalries, intersecting with global interests.
The Middle East’s strategic calculations will depend on how the U.S. manages its commitments, Riyadh pursues its ambitions, and Israel adapts.
The Taliban seek to marginalise Persian (Dari) in favour of Pashto, which forms part of a broader pattern of cultural suppression in Afghanistan.
For the first time in almost six decades, intellectuals are engaged in an open conversation about their state, society, and shared future in Syria.
A careful reading of Libya Since Qaddafi would help address some of the obstacles that Iran would encounter, should regime change occur.
I would like to see educational initiatives, sustainable development, and economic growth happen in the Gaza Strip and beyond, in the Middle East.
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