The Squeezed State: Lebanon’s Strategic Dilemma Between Iran and Israel
Lebanon is currently trapped in a complex strategic dilemma shaped by internal and international pressures. At the center of this dilemma is the question of whether the state can realistically disarm Hezbollah, a Shia political and military organization that operates outside formal state authority despite participating in politics and running a broad social-service network. Disarmament […]
China-new Syria relationship: it is all about affordability
China maintained a strong relationship with the Assad regime. When the former regime collapsed last year, the Sino-Syrian relations faced a period of uncertainty and concern for its security, its geopolitics, its economic and political memory. Following the fall of Damascus, China closed its embassy and relocated to Lebanon, according to Ashhad Salibi, deputy director of the […]
November 25, 2025: Why the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Resonates So Strongly in Turkey
At the OECD level, Turkey stands out as one of the countries most affected by violence against women. On the occasion of November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it becomes necessary to understand why this date resonates so strongly in the country. Since its withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention […]
Iran After Oct 7, the “Shia Crescent” and the “Axis of Resistance” interview with Vali Nasr
[Vali Nasr] I am Vali Nasr, Majid Khaddouri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C. My research focuses primarily on the politics, societies, and dynamics of the Middle East. [Lyna Ouandjeli] To frame our discussion, I would like to focus on […]
From Strategic Partnership to Geopolitical Rivalry: The Evolution of Turkish–Israeli Relations in the Syrian Arena
This article was written by Dr. Saad Salloum, Professor of Political Science at Al-Mustansiriya University and Dr. Adil Sukran, Iraqi diplomat and expert on Turkish affairs