The Regional Security Environment as the UN Iran Arms Embargo is Set to End
The US Department of State has announced that it will continue to enforce an arms embargo against Iran.
Defense
Designation of Houthis as Terrorist Group Carries Risks and Rewards
Views from the Region
The US Department of State issued a statement in the waning days of the Trump administration designating the Yemeni military rebel forces Ansar Allah, currently occupying the capital and large swaths of the country, as a terrorist group.
The Incoming Administration Urged to Take Seriously Regional Concerns Regarding Iran
Views from the Region
As rumors mount regarding Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s health, the Trump administration continues to pursue actions that are likely to leave behind a complicated reality for the incoming administration.
No Good Options for Iran Following Yet Another High-Profile Assassination
Views from the Region
The brazen assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh threatens to destabilize the region anew.
Keeping the Soldiers at Bay: Coup-Proofing Strategies in Turkey
Keeping the Soldiers at Bay: Coup-Proofing Strategies in Turkey
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As Libyans Prepare to Turn a Page, Turkey Finds Itself More Isolated Than Ever
Views from the Region
Peace efforts in Libya are beginning to show some early results.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Unlikely to Bring Meaningful Change
Views from the Region
Israel and Hamas spent much of last month in a tit-for-tat cycle of violence that ended just as quickly as it started.
Hezbollah Finds Itself Under Siege Following the Beirut Explosion
Views from Region
The devastating explosion that rocked Lebanon’s capital on August 4 has taken the lives of over 170 people, with thousands injured and many still missing.
Iran Under Scrutiny over Deal with China and a Series of Unexplained Explosions
Views from the Region
Iran and China are said to be close to finalizing a deal that would see the two countries enter a 25-year partnership plan.
Egypt Facing a Two-Front Challenge as Conflict in Libya and Disagreements With Ethiopia Heat Up
Views from the Region
Following the failure of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), Turkey, and Turkish-backed militias to respond positively to the Cairo Declaration calling for a negotiated and peaceful resolution of the Libyan conflict, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah A