Category: Middle East and North Africa

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aims to drastically reduce oil dependency through economic diversification and tourism. This ambitious plan includes mega-projects and social reforms but faces challenges in technology, investment, and cultural acceptance.

Deconstructing the Iran-Israel Exchange of Military Strikes By Shamil Abdullah On April 13th, Iran launched an unprecedented strike…

China’s staying silent on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea hurts global trade, especially for China itself. Despite its stake, China avoids military action and pressuring Iran to stop the Houthis. This inaction casts doubt on China’s power and its ability to address global security challenges.

Heightened tensions in the Red Sea due to Houthi activity are disrupting global shipping. The resulting rerouting of vessels around Africa is causing delays and cost increases, potentially contributing to inflationary pressures. A diplomatic solution is crucial to mitigate these economic impacts.

This article sheds light on the historical landscape of the Palestine-Israel Conflict, and suggests its solution.

The book review on Soner Cagaptay’s third installation on modern Turkey titled, “Erdogan’s Empire: Turkey and the Politics of the Middle East”. It is about how Turkey is navigating domestically and internationally under the government of Erdogan within the complex geopolitical context.

This article argues that European Union must assure its delicate balance between the diplomacy and growing Human Right concerns after the recent escalation between Israel and Palestine due to Hamas attack on Israel.

The global silence on the Palestine Issue raises serious questions on the effectivity of human rights regimes and international organizations.

Exclusion of Palestine from Middle East normalization, especially Saudi Arabia’s recognition of Israel, exacerbates recent conflicts and threatens regional stability.

Syria’s surprising re-entry into the Arab League – a result of geopolitical ambitions, refugee crisis, and the epidemic of Captagon drug.