Escalation of Iran–U.S. tensions In the early hours of 28 January 2024, a drone strike shocked an American military outpost in northeast Jordan and killed three U.S. soldiers. This marks the lethal climax of over 160 attacks that U.S. troops have faced in the region lately.  Blaming Iranian proxy forces, President Biden announced retaliation, which […]

Enhancing Bilateral Relations Despite Regional Complications In August 2024, Iraq and Turkey signed a landmark security cooperation agreement, focusing on military collaboration and counter-terrorism efforts. This agreement, the first of its kind in this field between the two nations, signifies a deepening of bilateral relations aimed at addressing shared security concerns, particularly the fight against […]

Saudi Arabia’s new Strategic Balance Beyond US Dependence The media discourse in recent months has focussed heavily on the burning question of who will succeed Biden as president after the election in November. However, after all the forecasts and assessments, it is certainly a wise approach to keep an eye on the long-term strategy of […]

EU’s Cooperation Amid Democratic Erosion Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has now ruled the country for three years since his election in July 2021. The next elections are likely to be held this October, with Saied expected to be re-elected. During his first term, Tunisia’s political landscape underwent significant transformations, raising concerns about the country’s democratic […]