Despite efforts at diplomacy, the war in Yemen continues as the parties to the conflict compete for influence across the war-torn country. Of particular importance to understanding the conflict, as…

The Arabian Peninsula is going through a chaotic transition since the American invasion of Iraq. During the last two decades, the strategic culture of the Middle East witnessed twofold transition….

Pakistan has always been left with tough choices in its longstanding bilateral relations of shared ambitions and mutual interests; such is the case of its relation with the two Middle…

The saying ‘subduing the enemy without fighting’ appears profoundly convincing when it comes to China’s policy towards the Middle East. The oscillation of China’s diplomatic pendulum among Saudi Arabia, UAE,…

An average benign thought would defy the possibility of war between a United States (US) — who has seemingly failed to sustain a stable government in Afghanistan or Iraq, has…

International relations are not as simple as it may seem, they require an in-depth understanding and the art of dealing with other nations. Particularly, techniques of lobbying and pressure tactics…

On 8th May, President Trump announced that the US is withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), popularly known as Iranian nuclear deal, by re-imposing sanctions on Iran….

Since 2011, the regions of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have been embroiled in events which took a catastrophic toll on their socio-economic development and strategic stability with nations…

On November 4, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced an unprecedented move by arresting a dozen of princes, current and former officials, and businessmen in what was portrayed as an…

The flagship publication of the US Council on Foreign Relations, the Foreign Affairs magazine, ran the words “Present at the Destruction” on its cover. The issue itself covered many aspects…