This article examines the evolving dynamics of the U.S.-Iran relations in light of recent geopolitical shifts, particularly after October 7, 2023.

In this article, Sardar Aziz examines the negotiations between Iran and the United States during the Trump era, highlighting the strategic ambiguity, nuclear-related dilemmas, and rising geopolitical tensions that make any outcome uncertain.

In this article, Ihsan Al-Shammari analyses Saudi Arabia’s geopolitical rise in a changing Middle East. Driven by Vision 2030 and the strategy of Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi diplomacy adopts a proactive approach focused on partnerships, mediation, and openness.

In December 2024, the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marked a major shift in Syria. New authorities set up reconciliation centers for former security personnel; while some complied, others joined armed groups. The reappointment of former regime figures has also sparked criticism from parts of civil society.