War in the Middle East, Visualised
A timeline of escalation and its global impact.
With Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death, What Does the Future of Iran Behold?
On Wednesday, US President Donald J. Trump assured that the United States will stay in the fight to “finish the job”.
Why Supporting the People of Iran Is a Moral Responsibility and a Historic Opportunity
Moments when ethical responsibility and geopolitical opportunity align are rare—and Iran may be one of them.
Isolation Worsens: Is Israel Losing Its Western Safeguards?
For decades, Israel could count on Europe as a protective shield — a source of military aid, economic integration, and crucial diplomatic cover. But today, that shield is cracking.
Sectarian Tensions, Strategic Dilemmas: The EU and Southern Syria’s Druze–Bedouin Conflict
As Syria’s Druze and Bedouin communities engage in armed conflict in the south, regional powers and the EU are confronted with challenging decisions. Not only is Syria’s fragile stability at stake, but so too is the future of Europe’s role in a changing Middle East.
Principles or Pragmatism? The EU’s Dilemma in the Red Sea Crisis
The Red Sea crisis is testing the EU’s soft power model—can humanitarian principles alone safeguard European interests in an increasingly hard-edged world?
The War on Terror’s Blowback: How the West Weakened Itself After 9/11
In its quest to eliminate global terrorism, the West has spent the last two decades waging war at home and abroad against violent jihadism. But while they were waging war, their rivals like China and Russia have extended their influence, with the West’s former unipolarity on a global decline.
The Alawites of Syria: A Sectarian Minority at the Crossroads of Regional Power Struggles
The fall of Assad has left Syria’s Alawite minority—long the regime’s backbone—facing an uncertain future, with EU engagement now crucial to shaping post-Assad stability and regional dynamics.
Hezbollah’s Decline: A Window for EU Engagement in Lebanon and Its Impact on EU-Iran Ties
As Hezbollah navigates shifting Middle Eastern power dynamics after Assad’s collapse, its role as Iran’s proxy challenges EU foreign policy. How can the EU exploit Hezbollah’s weakness to influence its ties with Iran and the region?
The Evolution of Iran’s Nuclear Program: From Cooperation to Controversy
Will diplomatic efforts and global pressure be enough to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or is the world witnessing the rise of a new nuclear power in the Middle East?
Energy, Diplomacy, and Change: The EU-GCC Partnership in a New Geopolitical Era
After decades of unsuccessful attempts at building closer ties, the EU and the GCC are now entering a new era of partnership
The EU’s Approach to Terrorism in the Middle East: Strategy and Partnerships
Can the EU’s approach to Middle Eastern terrorism truly address the root causes and secure lasting peace, or is it merely a temporary fix?
