US
Encirclement Strategy
Changing US policy towards China
The new US “National Security Strategy” report which indicates the strategic benchmark of US foreign policy.
Duan Jiuzhou
Pragmatism Over Ideology
A new phase between the Americas
The 2015 Panama Summit has shown itself as an important tool to build bridges on the road to a more fraternal, peaceful....
David Mier Galera
Suffocating ISIS
Phase One of Raqqa's Liberation Begins
Liberating Raqqa can be understood within the context of the US relying on YPG forces, which is met with objection by Turkey.
Three Outcomes
The Consequences of the US-Russian Agreement
There are three factors that may hinder the drafted US-Russian Agreement concerning the Syrian conflict.
Rustum Mahmoud
US Participation
How Iraqi Government Forces managed to reclaim strategic territories from ISIS
Two main reasons behind the recent progress of the Iraqi government's armed forces in its war against ISIS
Possible Intervention
Western Anti-ISIS Intervention in Libya
ISIS's expansion in Libya have prompted actions by the United States and Europe against the organization.
Fresh Negotiations
Iran and the lifting of non-nuclear sanctions
President Hassan Rouhani seeks to have international non-nuclear sanctions to improve his stance domestically as he faces criticism.
Return of the “Ahmadinejads”?
Iran's Response to Continued US Sanctions
Relations between Washington and Tehran are still marred by many differences even after the nuclear agreement came into effect.
Renewed Pressures
Iran's Approaches to Addressing International Terror Accusations
The mounting international community's accusations against Iran of supporting terrorism threaten new sanctions against Tehran.
Financial Siege
Hezbollah's expected Moves in response to the US International Financing Prevention Act
The United Sates recently imposed sanctions on Lebanese banks and financial institutions for dealing with Hezbollah.
Regional Alternative
Implications behind failure to reach US-Russian deal for Syria
Reaching a US-Russian ceasefire deal for Syria is fragile, so what are the alternatives for the US administration?
Rustum Mahmoud
Why Initiatives to Settle Regional Crises Failed
Most of the initiatives pushed to solve regional crises have failed to achieve their goals...
Future for Advanced Research and Studies
Transformations Between World Powers and Militias in the Region
Shifts in relationships between international forces and militias in the Middle East
After JASTA
Saudi Assets and Investments in the US
A report examining outstanding features of the economic relations between Saudi Arabia and the US
Mariam Mahmoud
Trump Challenge
Saudi Arabia’s uncertainty and points of leverage post US elections
Uncertainty is a key reason why Saudis are concerned about difficulties in dealing with President-elect Trump.
Dr. Amal Sakr