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IAF Editorials: Middle East/Caucasus: Middle East

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for the Middle East/Caucasus/Middle East Region

World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
World Leaders and the Vote of No Confidence
Author condemns the political rehabilitation of violent extremists like al-Julani, warning that legitimizing such figures betrays victims, undermines justice, and endangers global security. By Saad Al... Read More...


The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
The Gaza Crisis: Devastation, Displacement, and Regional Silence
Article explores the scale of destruction in Gaza, the humanitarian toll, and the limited response from regional actors, especially the Arab world. It reflects the urgent need for international and re... Read More...


The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
The United States and the Middle East: Betraying the Arabs and Undermining Itself in Global Competition
Author explores how the U.S. approach to the 2025 Iran nuclear talks—shaped by internal contradictions and strategic shortsightedness—risks alienating Arab partners, destabilizing the region, and weak... Read More...


Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Iran’s Nuclear Fate: How the US-China Rivalry Is Redrawing the Middle East Map
Author argues that Iran’s nuclear future is shaped less by non-proliferation than by U.S.-China rivalry—positioning Tehran as both strategic player and potential flashpoint in global power politics. B... Read More...


The Dangerous Cost of Truth: Elizabeth Tsurkov and Iraq’s War on Activism
The Dangerous Cost of Truth: Elizabeth Tsurkov and Iraq’s War on Activism
Article highlights the dangers faced by activists and researchers in Iraq, focusing on Elizabeth Tsurkov’s abduction, and calls for urgent international protection of truth-seekers challenging entrenc... Read More...


History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship
History’s Embryos and the Blood Price of Guardianship
Poetic essay reflects on revolution, power, and identity in the Arab world—critiquing authoritarian “guardianship,” glorification of divine rule, and suppression of diversity—while urging humanity to ... Read More...


The Collapse of Iran’s Shia Crescent, What’s Next?
The Collapse of Iran’s Shia Crescent, What’s Next?
Tracking the decline of Iran's regional influence. By Dr. Shermeen Yousif. (02/07/2025) Read More...


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War as Genocide in Gaza: Reassessing Application of the Genocide Convention
Author examines debate whether Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. By Elliott Howes. (10/16/2024) Read More...


The Iran- Israel War: Bilateral Conflict or the Brink of World War III?
The Iran- Israel War: Bilateral Conflict or the Brink of World War III?
What is the prognosis for the Iran-Israel conflict? By Jai Kumar.(10/10/2024) Read More...


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Just or unjust War: An analysis of Hamas 7th October Attack
Author explores the question of whether the war in Gaza is just or unjust. By Fahad Abdullah. (06/15/2024) Read More...


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Israel-Hamas War: Advantage India

Author provides critical assessment of Indian worker diaspora to the Middle East. By Sarosh Bana. (04/12/2024)

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The Middle East Conflict's Terrible Setback to Egypt
The Middle East Conflict's Terrible Setback to Egypt

Author examines how Egypt's economic crisis has worsened since the start of the Middle East conflict, and how the conflict could further strain the nation's economic resources due to an influx of r... Read More...



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Establishing Negative Peace: Lessons from the Past for Israel

Lessons can be learned from the Libyan intervention and historical experiences that can be applied to the conflict in Gaza. By Triveni Fotedar. (12/29/2023)

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Erdogan’s Populism: A Contradictory Case
Erdogan’s Populism: A Contradictory Case

Erdogan doesn't fit the perception of populists. Why?  By Iuri M.Piovezan. (12/20/2023)

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Understanding Israel: The Story of Sderot

The town of Sderot, site of the recent attack by Hamas, has a long history of suffering. By Logan M. Williams

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Letter to the Editor: Israel’s “Friendship” with Russia was Always a Farce

Russia's uneasy reactions to Israel, in light of the Israeli-Hamas conflict. By Logan M. Williams. (11/10/2023)

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The Daunting Question: Is Israel Playing Against Itself?

Author reevaluates Israel's present military strategy. By Katarina Sikimic Martinovic. (11/07/2023)

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Palestine: The Land Deserves Peace

Author calls for a peaceful solution to be found soon in the Palestinan conflict. By yamna khajjak. (10/28/2023)

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Russia Stays Silent, Abandoning Israel in the Face of Hamas' Brutal Attack on Innocent Civilians

Russia has abandoned the “partnership” it claimed to have with Israel. By Logan M. Williams. (10/20/2023)

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Hamas Attack on China
Hamas Attack on China

Ramifications of the Hamas attack on Israel extend geopolitically around the world. By Dr. Manlio Graziano. (10/09/2023)

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A Minor Issue with Global Consequences
A Minor Issue with Global Consequences

Can a Middle East deal be reached? By Dr. Alexander Loengarov. (09/27/2023)

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3rd Anniversary of the Abraham Accords

Reflecting on the Abraham Accords. By Amr Wagdy. (09/26/2023)

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Palestinian Terror is Not an Act of Fate
Palestinian Terror is Not an Act of Fate

To makes strides towards peace, Israelis and Palestinians must find balance and acceptance of their respective narratives. By Dr. Alexander Loengarov. (09/19/2023)

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The one-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict boils down to institutionalizing the status quo. Only a two-state solution is desirable.
The one-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict boils down to institutionalizing the status quo. Only a two-state solution is desirable.

Rather than choosing the one-state solution out of pragmatism and leaving Palestinians to a miserable fate, the international community should carry working on the two-state solution. By Adrien Dan... Read More...



Iran-Saudi Peace Deal: Opportunities for Pakistan
Iran-Saudi Peace Deal: Opportunities for Pakistan

The Iran-Saudi rapprochement may provide Pakistan with numerous opportunities.  How so? By Maria Mansab. (04/11/2023)

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Reconsidering the Middle East: The Fate of Generation 1979 and Another Hiatus
Reconsidering the Middle East: The Fate of Generation 1979 and Another Hiatus

‘Generation 1979’ and its influnce on the Middle East's political and social landscape. By Saaq Iqbal. (04/06/2023)

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The Abraham Accords and New Tensions Between the Maghreb Rivals

Algeria and Morocco seek to impose their regional agenda to evolve into a dominant power in the Maghreb. By Walid Blila. (04/03/2023)

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A Sandstorm is Imminent in the Arab World
A Sandstorm is Imminent in the Arab World

A political sandstorm is imminent in the Arab World, and it is bringing unification, sought-out alliances, reestablishment of ties, and a call to greater peace with it. By Muhammad Abdullah Hamid. ... Read More...



Erdogan’s War? Analysing Turkish Motivations for Possible Syrian Invasion
Erdogan’s War? Analysing Turkish Motivations for Possible Syrian Invasion

What are the possibilities for Turkish invasion of Syria? By Nivan Bagchi. (01/18/2022)

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Revolutions Reversed
Revolutions Reversed

Reflecting on the Arab Sprint and its impacts. By Damilare Oyebobola. (01/02/2023)

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