Steven Sahiounie
NATO’s Ankara summit signals a new era
The Ankara summit outlines a new phase for the alliance, with Turkey's role rising and defense spending expanding amid escalating…
Iraq declares war on corruption
Officials and lawmakers arrested in Iraq’s largest campaign since 2003 amid an oil crisis and mounting U.S. pressure
Saudi-U.S. Ties Face Their Deepest Rift in Years Over Iran, Regional Security, and Diplomatic Priorities
Disputes over Iran and military escalation reveal a shift in Riyadh’s priorities toward diplomacy and regional stability in pursuit of…
The new Middle East trade corridor emerges after the Strait of Hormuz is closed
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Middle Eastern countries to accelerate alternative land and energy corridors linking…
Iraq Announces Massive Oil Discovery Near Saudi Border Amid Escalating Regional Energy Crisis
A new oil discovery near the Saudi border boosts Iraq's hopes of diversifying its energy sources, amid a crippling export…
Saad Hariri Returns to Lebanon’s Political Stage Through the Parliamentary Election Gateway
The Future Movement returns to the elections amid a Sunni vacuum and mounting pressure to restrict weapons to the state.
Syrian forces enter Qamishli as historic integration deal is implemented
The historic merger agreement opens a new chapter in northeastern Syria amid local anticipation and regional and international shifts.
Iran at a Crossroads: Economic Collapse, Mass Protests, and a Defining Moment for the Islamic Republic
An economy in freefall is fueling nationwide unrest—and forcing the Islamic Republic into a defining decision point.
US strikes ISIS sites in Syria, while UK sanctions Syrian militias
A US military operation targeting ISIS infrastructure, accompanied by political and security steps inside Syria, in contrast to British pressure…
Ceasefire in Gaza and the Sharm El Sheikh Summit
Gaza Reconstruction: Between Politics and Economics