Jess Diez
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Wednesday, September 14, Iran signed a formal memorandum, expressing commitment to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a diplomatic and economic organization consisting of
Jess Diez
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Tuesday, September 6, Israel conducted air raids on the Aleppo International Airport in northern Syria, damaging the runway and marking the second air strike to the airport in less than a week.
Leadership in international sports is a central component of Qatar’s political project to overhaul its global image and obtain major geopolitical status.
Jess Diez
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Tuesday, August 16, Turkey conducted 12 airstrikes, targeting Kurdish fighters and Syrian government forces. With 17 confirmed fatalities, this operation is expected to increase turbulence in the countries’ already uprooted relationship.
Iranian Cyber-Attacks on Albania
OPEC+ and the Global Market
Middle East Interest in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Wednesday, September 14, Iran signed a formal memorandum, expressing commitment to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a diplomatic and economic organization consisting of
Syrian Airport Bombed: Israel Sends a Message
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Tuesday, September 6, Israel conducted air raids on the Aleppo International Airport in northern Syria, damaging the runway and marking the second air strike to the airport in less than a week.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar’s Use of Soft Power
Leadership in international sports is a central component of Qatar’s political project to overhaul its global image and obtain major geopolitical status.
Al-Qaeda Attacks Amid Yemen's Truce
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Tuesday, September 6, 21 separatist fighters and six Al-Qaeda members died following multiple hours of
Al-Sadr Withdraws from Iraqi politics
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Monday, August 29, Iraqi Shia Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced his decision to leave political life, tweeting that “I hereby announce my
Timeline: Iraqi Political Crisis
Turkey strikes Syrian border town
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council
On Tuesday, August 16, Turkey conducted 12 airstrikes, targeting Kurdish fighters and Syrian government forces. With 17 confirmed fatalities, this operation is expected to increase turbulence in the countries’ already uprooted relationship.
Iran Responds to the EU's Draft Nuclear Deal