The Middle Eastern states have always been of interest to external powers because of their abundant natural resources, strategic location, and geopolitical significance. In recent years, their political importance has…

The timeframe in international politics is crucial when it comes to engagement and disengagement among countries. Over the past few months, the increased engagement in the Middle East shows peace…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran on March 10 agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and an old security agreement with each other in a landmark…

In its peak days, Islamic State (IS) controlled two-thirds of Iraq and one-third of Syria. It had an annual turnover of $2 billion. Three years of military measures by Iraqi…