Middle East
The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran
The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish defense pact could create space for Tehran in an emerging regional security architecture.
August 19, 2026
saudi arabia
Middle East
The Houthis could be first big test for Mecca mutual defense pact
How will Turkey and Pakistan respond to an attack on Saudi Arabia from its Iran-aligned enemies in Yemen?
August 12, 2026
Middle East
The collapse of national sovereignty in the Middle East
The region has come to look like — to borrow a phrase from 17th Century philosopher Thomas Hobbes — a war of all, against all
August 03, 2026
Middle East
Houthis v. Saudi Arabia: Round 2. This time it's regional.
After fresh clashes with the Yemeni military group, Riyadh finds itself at the center of overlapping wars and skirmishes, including Iran and Iraq
July 30, 2026
Middle East
Aiming at the Gulf, Iran shoots itself in the foot
Tehran's attacks on its Arab neighbors have increased their reliance on the US rather than reducing it
July 24, 2026
QiOSK
Ex-US ambassador says Palestinian state would be 'suicide' for Israel
In a hearing on the Abraham Accords, witnesses lamented the end of bipartisan support for Tel Aviv
July 23, 2026
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