A round of peace talks concerning Syria was held recently without one key participant: The United States
Africa and The Middle East
We cannot pinpoint one specific cause to explain the Egyptian protests.
On The Decentralized Nature of the Egyptian Revolution
The manipulation of urban space in authoritarian resiliency
Destruction of Public Space, the Right To The City, and Authoritarian Durability in the Middle East
Trump's objectives give insight to the future of strategy in the Middle East and North Africa.
The Don’s Clash: The Huntingtonian Narrative in a Tumultuous Levant
While well intentioned, foreign aid can play a key role in enabling authoritarian regimes
Authoritarianism in Sub-Saharan Africa: Is Aid to Blame?
“The Kurdish problem is not only the problem of one part of my nation: it is a problem of every one of us, including myself.” – Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Reckoning Kurdistan: The Question of Kurdish Autonomy and the Challenging Road to Statehood
How can Constructivist Theory and Jewish history help us understand Israel's modern military policies?
Understanding The Bellicosity of Israel’s Defense Policy
“A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten.” – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk The world watched with trepidation as military tanks rolled through the […]
The Turkish Question; An Emergence of Opportunity in the Levant In The Moment of Turkish Instability
A look at Sanders' and Clinton's foreign policies in the region
Will Doves or Hawks Fly? An Analysis of Democratic Policies in the Levant
How elections at home impact countries abroad