The balance of power in the Middle East; Non-state actors and US national security in the region
Introduction Since the aftermath of World War II, the United States has consistently sought expansion and the imposition of its...
Lebanon: From the Switzerland of the East to a Failed State
Lebanon is a country defined by deep religious and sectarian diversity. Beyond its Christian and Muslim populations, profound internal divisions...
The Future of Iran-US Negotiations under the Shadow of Mistrust
Introduction The US-Iran relationship since 1979 is a classic "structural conflict" shaped by ideological hostility, regional power struggles, and global...
The End of War and the Beginning of Tragedy: Victims of the Israeli-American War against Iran
"Clausewitz says: The object of every war is a political matter." The war between Israel and the United States against...
Trump’s Complex and Unstable Policies and Opposite Strategy
“Fukuyama” in his book; “Identity, Demands for Dignity, and the Politics of Concern” says he is surprised by Trump's re-election...
From Threat to Real War: The Iran–Israel Conflict and Kurdistan’s Strategic dilemma
The Iran–Israel rivalry is not a new phenomenon. For decades, it has shaped the strategic dynamics of the Middle East,...