Israel has had a secret embassy in Bahrain for more than 10 years now. However, the relationship aligns with contemporary geopolitical attitudes.
Category: Middle East & North Africa
Is Turkey Overextending?
Turkey is isolating itself through its expansionist foreign policy.
Can Palestine and Israel find common ground on environmental issues?
Focusing on the environmental effects of the Palestine-Israeli conflict may help permeate the century-long stalemate.
The #MeToo movement reaches Iran
Iranian women and journalists take to social media to break the silence on sexual violence.
What does the Israel-UAE agreement mean for the Middle East?
Normalized relations between the two states promises big change in the region
Suspected sabotage at Iranian nuclear facility reveals possible shift in U.S.-Israeli strategy
Recent escalation comes after sanctions failed to deter nuclear behavior or bring about regime change.
What is happening to the UN’s aid in Yemen?
The United Nations is sending aid to Yemen. However, that assistance has failed to reach those in need within the conflict zone.
Human trafficking of Syrian women and girls in Lebanon
The problem of human trafficking in Lebanon is directly tied to the conflict in Syria.
Face-off: The killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
Fellows Matt Slade and Ryan Witter consider the pros and cons of the strike against General Soleimaini.
Face-off: American pullout from Syria and Turkish incursion
President Trump's surprise announcement on the withdrawal of forces shocked many around the world. What are the positions of the involved powers on this issue?