Strategic Motives: Three Decades of Chinese Relations with Central Asia
In the virtual summit held between China and Central Asian countries in…
Limits of Wagering: Cairo Hosts Talks on Libya’s Constitutional Path
The stakes are high that the round of dialogue to be hosted…
Limited Alternative: Can Venezuela offer the United States a Replacement for Russian Oil?
On 8 March, US President Joe Biden banned the import of Russian…
The Motives and Significance of Designating Qatar a Major Non-NATO Ally
Joe Biden’s administration has expanded the list of major non-NATO allies, officially…
French Presidential Elections: Between Clarity and Nebulousness
After several vicissitudes, the first round of the French election will perhaps…
A Gradual Return: Dimensions of Al-Assad’s UAE Visit
On 18 March Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad traveled to the United Arab…
Why Did Israel Intensify Escalation with Iran?
Israel’s conundrum with Iran is no longer confined to Iran’s nuclear program…
Iran’s Cyberattack on Israel: Background and Significance
On 14 March Israel came under a cyberattack that hit several government…
Domestic Gains: Iran’s Stance on the Russo-Ukrainian War
Since the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian war on 24 February Iran’s stance…
The Security and Democracy Conundrum in West Africa: The Case of Burkina Faso
The contagion of coups has recently proliferated in West Africa. On 24…

