Saudi Arabia’s Position in Light of Geopolitical Transformations in the Middle East
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.
From Palace to Forests: What Has Happened to Assad’s Army?
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.
In the wake of the announcement of the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, what does the future hold for the “Kurdish question” in the Middle East?
The 12th Congress of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) formalised the dissolution of the armed group that has been at war with the Turkish state since 1984. This Congress is part of the timeline of a negotiation process between the Turkish state and Abdullah Öcalan, with the involvement of the pro-Kurdish DEM party, which specifically aimed at the dissolution of the PKK. On February 25, 2025, the PKK’s founder issued a “Call for Peace and Democratic Society” to demand the group’s dissolution. The consequences of this dissolution will be significant — both on the Turkish political scene, on the transnational Kurdish movement, and on certain regional geopolitical balances.
34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad: A Predicted Failure for Iraq?
The 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad marks a major attempt by Iraq to showcase its stability and reassert its place on the regional stage.
New Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon: A Symbol of Internal Divisions and the New International Balance of Power
Is a breath of fresh air blowing through the land of the cedars? This is the impression conveyed by the current wave of appointments to the highest echelons of the Lebanese state. Following the election of a President of the Republic and, shortly thereafter, the formation of an executive committed to reforming the country, it […]