Regardless of how the conflict in Ukraine ends, the war will certainly reshape Russia’s role in the Middle East. It is also quite certain that the bloodshed in Europe will sha…
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Both China and Iran have fears about what may unfold in post-US Afghanistan. Sharing many similar concerns, there is good reason to expect Beijing and Tehran to enhance their…
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With China’s priority in the Middle East focused on its economic goals, it has pursued a strategy of balanced neutrality in economic, energy, military, and financial matters w…
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Lebanon’s mid-May elections has put the country’s two rival Christian parties in competition as to who holds a parliamentary majority in the next four years, raising the quest…
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Despite mutual Iranian-Saudi interest in a predictable state of rivalry that would keep tensions from spiraling out of control and causing major national security threats, rap…
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In Lebanon, the Mikati Government faces many challenges ahead. Even though a relative calm looms over the country, its financial situation and political fragmentation continue…
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