Rescuers sift through the rubble at scene of an Israeli strike that targeted Beirut southern suburbs

A Year of Conflict Ushers in a New Era of Mass Displacement in the Middle East

The Middle East has long been a region deeply scarred by conflict, its history marked by wars, uprisings, and displacements. Yet, the past year, which has seen violent escalations and border tensions that stretch across several nations, has ushered in...
US military in Syria

U.S. Military Airstrikes in Syria Kill 37 Militants

The United States military conducted two airstrikes in Syria, killing 37 militants affiliated with the extremist groups ISIS and al-Qaeda, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday. The two operations, carried out in different parts of the war-torn country, targeted...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Turkish-Syrian Relations: Erdogan’s Overture to Assad Sparks Debate on Future

The recent statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing his willingness to meet Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to normalize relations have ignited widespread discussions across the political landscape. From the corridors of Damascus to the halls of Washington and...
Syria

Challenges Faced After a Tripwire is Tripped in Syria

A drone strike on a US military facility on the Iraq/Syria/Jordan border resulted in three US servicemembers killed and several dozen injured. The US Central Command claims the attack hit a facility inside Jordan, but Jordan and the "Iraqi Resistance"...
Middle East

Middle East: A Battle for Supremacy among Regional Powers

The Middle East is currently facing a regional cold war between Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey, with each nation asserting its legitimacy to shape and rule the region. Iran, an enduring pillar of hegemony, has a rich history spanning millennia,...
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Saint Petersburg

Russia’s Influence on the Global South

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West began discussing its long-term strategy for winning over the global south. This idea had both symbolic and practical implications. If the non-Western world condemned Russia as wholeheartedly as the West...
Iraqi security forces stand guard at the site of the strike in Baghdad.

Strike on Iran-backed Militia Base

At least three militants were killed in a strike on a base in eastern Baghdad used by Iran-backed armed groups, according to Iraqi security officials and militia leaders. The attack targeted the headquarters of the 12th Brigade of Iraq's Popular...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s Determination: Eradicating Terrorist Networks in N. Iraq, Syria

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing a "terrorist structure" from emerging along its southern borders. He stated that "whatever the cost, Türkiye will not allow the presence of a terrorist organisation in northern Iraq or...
Syria

Kurds of Syria and Iraq: Washington’s Dilemma

Kurdish autonomous regions in Iraq and Syria are facing increasing threats from regional powers like Iran and Turkey, as well as internal challenges from central governments in Baghdad and Damascus. The United States has played a significant role in the...
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Syrian President Assad’s Historic Visit to China Amidst Ongoing Syrian Conflict

Beijing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a historic visit to China, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of the region. This is the first visit by a Syrian head of state to China in over a decade,...
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