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Towards a Pluralistic Nuclear Middle East
The imperatives for nuclear proliferation in the Middle East are deeply rooted in the historical-structural dynamics and strategic compulsions of the Iranians, the Israelis, and the Arab states. Given...
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The Iran Nuclear Deal – A Preliminary Analysis
The recent interim agreement between Iran and the P5+1 raises interesting implications for regional peace and stability in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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Winners and Losers in the Syrian Civil War
The Syrian civil war has shaken up the political and strategic environment of the Middle East region, with all outcomes likely to bring political and economic uncertainties.
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Revisiting ‘Responsibility to Protect’ after Libya and Syria
R2P contains glaring theoretical drawbacks and its practice by Western powers creates the scope for a mix up of humanitarian concerns with their strategic interests.
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The Islamic State and Its Viability
The IS is a reality that it is here to stay, and it looks to have set for gradual expansion of its territorial boundaries to redraw the political map of the Middle East.
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Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen: Limits to Military Adventurism
The Saudis will continue to perceive the Houthis as powerful political and military opponents and feel the need to keep them at bay
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The Islamic State – One Year On
The IS can no longer be viewed as a passing phenomenon and may expand in the future - unless it is coerced into total submission or at least denied a footprint in Iraq.
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Middle East: Moving Towards a Sectarian Political Order?
Sectarian violence has vitiated regional politics and foreign policies along sectarian lines. The fight between the Shi’ite and Sunni crescents is likely to continue.
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The Nuclear Deal Was Not for Mending Frayed Iran-US Relations
The signing of the nuclear deal was driven by some immediate interests of Iran as well as the US, leaving deep strategic and political differences unaddressed.
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’: Will It Save Or Sink the Middle East?
‘Vision 2030’ is a Janus-faced transformational program. It is poised to mildly or hardly shake up the Middle East, whether it fails or succeeds.
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The Iranian Revolution at 40: Shifting Grounds, Continuing Resilience
Despite challenges, the Islamic Republic is here to stay with its military and social capacity to defend itself from foreign aggression and domestic intervention.
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