Reports

Why Trump Rejects the Need from Middle Eastern Oil

Thu, 02/20/2020 - 13:33

It is the geopolitics rather than the economics of energy that will drive US interest, particularly as it regards efforts to change Iranian policies, if not the Iranian regime, as well as the longer-term power balance in the Middle East.

A Thick Cloud in the US-Iran Climate

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 14:06

President Vladimir Putin at his annual address to the Federal Assembly (15 January 2020 Yuri Kochetkov/EPA)

Whatever His Title, He Plans to Remain in Charge: Is it a Solo ‘Tandemocracy’ Now?

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 12:38

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Seven Ironies of Reconstructing a New Security Paradigm in the Gulf

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 14:17

As the Trump White House has opted for those two ‘no-security’ and ‘less-Gulf oil export’ strategies, the U.S.-Gulf relations seem to be shifting into an unprecedented era of trust deficit and end of Gulf excep…

Uzbekistan’s New Parliament: Real Reform or Just the Will of the ‘President’s Men’?

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:35

Many Uzbek voters remain cynical about the December 22, 2019 ballots, which could not pave the way toward real political reform. Sceptics and supporters alike are unsure whether the new legislators would manage…

The New Arab Uprisings: How the 2019 trajectory differs from the 2011 legacy? (Part 2)

Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:13

In 2019, the Middle East seems beset by conflict, chaotic politics and dysfunctional economies. However, the mood of the people in Algeria, Sudan, Lebanon and Iraq is more defiant. Not since 2011 have we seen s…

The New Arab Uprisings: How the 2019 trajectory differs from the 2011 legacy? (Part 1)

Sun, 01/05/2020 - 17:33

In 2019,the Middle East seems beset by conflict, chaotic politics and dysfunctional economies.However, the mood of the people in Algeria,Sudan,Lebanon and Iraq is more defiant.Not since 2011 have we seen such p…

The Geopolitics of a Latent International Conflict in Eastern Mediterranean

Mon, 12/23/2019 - 18:35

The conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean is dormant but could flare up at any moment, with serious consequences for North Africa, West Asia and Southern Europe. The militarization of the region and deep-rooted…

The Politics of Peace: The Collapse and Resumption of US-Taliban Peace Talks

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:48

Any renewed talks, as Trump hopes with Taliban, should consider developing a comprehensive regional agreement with Pakistan, Russia, China, and India with an objective of regional stability as it has profound i…

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Authors

Ali Akbar Dareini

Researcher and writer at the journal of the Center for Strategic Studies in Tehran. Dareini is the author of “Legitimate Deterrence”.

Mark N. Katz

is a professor of government and politics at the George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government, and a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

Nael M. Shama

Is An Independent Scholar And The Author Of Numerous Books, Book Chapters And Essays On The International Relations And Comparative Politics Of The Middle East.

Peter Bartu

Teaches Courses On Political Transitions The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict And The Gulf States In The Middle East At The University Of California, Berkeley. He Was A Member Of The UN’s Stand-By Mediation Team And Worked In Benghazi And Tripoli During The Libyan Revolution In 2011.

Zaki Shaikh

has a doctorate in Mass Communications and have worked with Universities in three Central Asian States. He has made contributions to several media outlets in Europe.

Al Jazeera Centre for Studies

Established in 2006, Al Jazeera Centre for Studies conducts in-depth analysis of current affairs at both regional and global levels. Its research agenda focuses primarily on geo-politics and strategic developments in the Arab world and surrounding regions.

Abdellatif Darwish

Abdennour Benantar

is a is an Algerian academic and researcher based in France.