Jonathan Roll
International Relations theory would predict strong opposition from China and Russia to Israelâs assault on Iranian military and nuclear sites. In practice, saysâŻJonathan Roll, other considerations got in the way, and the role of both powers has been minimal. This suggests US influence may be more durable than expected Read more
SĂźleyman GĂźngĂśr
From AtatĂźrkâs homeland â where 'peace at home, peace in the world' still resonates ââŻSĂźleyman GĂźngĂśrâŻargues that Gaza is Palestinian land. The violence there, and between Israel and Iran, we must recognise as war under international law â and urgently bring it to an end Read more
Ruairidh Brown
Does military intervention against Iran contradict Trumpâs America First ideology? Ruairidh Brown argues it, in fact, is a textbook case of Trumpâs Machiavellian philosophy Read more
Ludovica Castelli
Ludovica Castelli explores the longstanding problem of how to protect nuclear facilities against attack â particularly in light of the war in Ukraine and rising tensions in the Middle East. Until we establish a comprehensive, and enforceable legal framework, nuclear facilities will remain vulnerable to attack, perpetuating the risks to international security and humanitarian safety Read more
Zoha Naser
Saudi Arabia faces an existential threat from a potentially proliferating Iran and an unpredictable ally in the Trump administration. Zoha Naser and Sarah Tzinieris explore how the country is carefully weighing up its strategic partnerships as it pursues a civil nuclear programme Read more
John Chin
Bashar Assad is ousted in Syria; Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis weakened in ongoing conflicts. All this has significantly weakened Iranâs 'axis of resistance'.âŻJohn ChinâŻandâŻMary UrsoâŻargue that the crisis of Iranâs regional proxies is leading Iran to strengthen cooperation with a global network of autocracies Read more
Valeriia Gergiieva
Valeriia Gergiieva examines the Iranian nuclear dilemma, from its non-compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards in 2003 to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement and its eventual collapse. She analyses ongoing challenges around Iranâs nuclear policy, including its growing uranium stockpile, and renewal of pressure from the US Read more
Loqman Radpey
In a rapidly changing political environment, the fate of Kurdistan is now shaping the future of the Middle East. Turkeyâs century-long repression of the Kurds, argues Loqman Radpey, is now posing a critical dilemma: either embrace de jure recognition of Kurdistan and Kurdish rights, or risk escalating tensions and instability Read more
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