Omar Ashour | 01 August 2018 | TR | AR
This policy brief seeks to understand the sources of strength of armed non-state actors and to explain why stronger state actors have sustained difficulties in defeating them on the tactical
Jane Kinninmont | 05 June 2018 | AR
European negotiators hoped that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iranian nuclear deal, could pave the way for further diplomacy to bring about a more normal and peaceful Iranian role in the region.
Walter Posch | 21 May 2018 | TR | AR
In recent years, Iran’s activities in Syria have come under severe criticism. In particular, the presence of Shiite militias orchestrated by Tehran has been at the center of Western, Arab, and of course Israeli critique.
Leonid M. Issaev | 14 February 2018
The twice-adjourned Congress of Syrian National Dialogue was held in Sochi on Jan. 20. The event was very unusual both for its number of participants – more than 1,300 people – and the goals [...]
Yury Barmin | 05 February 2018 | TR
The Soviet Union emerged as one of the two leading powers in the Middle East in the 1950s, balancing out growing American influence in the region.
Aya Hossam | 29 January 2018
In his recent joint meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi described the terrorist threat as a "dangerous one that needs major joint efforts" to fight it. Sisi has emphasized [...]
Mona Alami | 29 November 2017 | TR
Prime Minister Saad Hariri took his country by storm on Nov. 4 when he announced his resignation as head of the Lebanese government, blaming his decision on Iranian interference in his country’s affairs.
Elaaf Hadi | 15 November 2017 | TR
Since September 25, 2017, when the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) held its referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan region and the disputed areas, the world had been waiting for a federal government response intended
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 19 October 2017
Donald Trump presented his "Iran strategy" on October 13, arguably delivering the most negative speech on Iran ever delivered by a U.S. president. In his nine months in office, Trump has arguably generated more anti-Americanism among Iranians [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 18 October 2017
Decertification does not necessarily mean the Trump administration is walking away from the nuclear agreement, but it certainly weakened the deal and cast doubt on its viability and future. But no matter Washington keeps the [...]
