Middle East & North Africa
Conflict dynamics, state fragility, energy geopolitics, and the foreign policy of MENA states.
Kingmakers and A House Divided: A Hung Knesset and Two Possible Directions
Israel’s election has produced a hung Knesset, leaving Netanyahu as caretaker. What could a far-right Netanyahu coalition or an Arab-backed Eisenkot government would mean for Iran, Gaza and Israel’s allies?
Yemen’s Brewing Crisis: Why Saudi Arabia and the Houthis Are Back in Focus
The Yemen-Saudi conflict has emerged as another flashpoint in the Middle East, further straining a region already under pressure from the ongoing Iran-US conflict. Attacks have caused major investment and entertainment events to be postponed.
440kg, No Exit, No Verification: Iran Digs In on Uranium
By keeping its unverified 60% stockpile at home, Iran is turning nuclear ambiguity into insurance against renewed strikes.
Mecca Joint Defence Agreement and the New Middle East
Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan reflects profound shifts in regional power balances.
Caught Between Militias and Borders in Post-Gaddafi Libya
In post-Gaddafi Libya, migration has become a tool of political power, shaped by both local actors and EU migration policies, with profound consequences for refugee protection and accountability