Middle East
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The Next Phase of GCC Deterrence
Abstract: Across many waves of indiscriminate missile and drone attacks by Iran, the performance of defensive systems deployed by the GCC, especially the UAE, has been both consistent and strategically consequential. In a region where stability is both a security imperative and an economic necessity, this represents a major strategic achievement. The next phase of… Read More
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China’s Expanding Footprint In The Middle East
Abstract: The Middle East, until recently under predominant U.S. influence, is witnessing the gradual expansion of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) strategic footprint. Beijing emphasises economic statecraft, infrastructure diplomacy, and energy interdependence, while increasingly engaging in regional mediation, most notably between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Through investments in ports, industrial zones, and strategic maritime… Read More
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Building Energy Resilience Beyond The Strait Of Hormuz
Abstract: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in late February 2026 has transformed a long-theorised energy security vulnerability into an energy redundancy gap. Maritime traffic through the Strait has declined by more than 90 per cent, removing approximately 17-20 million barrels of oil per day from… Read More
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Zionism, Resistance, And The Quest For Peace In The Middle East; Part II
Abstract: This article examines the causes of the Israeli–Palestinian and broader Israeli–Arab conflict by analysing the historical, moral, and political dimensions of both Jewish/Israeli and Arab positions. On the Israeli side, it explores the evolution of Zionism and Revisionist Zionism into a doctrine aimed at securing Israeli control over Palestine west of the Jordan River… Read More
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Zionism, Resistance, And The Quest For Peace In The Middle East
Abstract: This article examines the causes of the Israeli–Palestinian and broader Israeli–Arab conflict by analysing the historical, moral, and political dimensions of both Jewish/Israeli and Arab positions. On the Israeli side, it explores the evolution of Zionism and Revisionist Zionism into a doctrine aimed at securing Israeli control over Palestine west of the Jordan River… Read More
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Israel x Hamas And Is Long-Standing Peace Achievable?
Abstract: The October 07, 2023, attack on Israel, initiated by Hamas from Gaza, led to hundreds of Israeli casualties and hostages, sparking a war with global repercussions. Israel announced the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, describing it as a justified action against terrorism. However, U.S. President Joe Biden later framed the event as a… Read More
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Chinese Mediation In The Middle East: Seeds For A New Global Governance Architecture?
Abstract: China’s apparent motivations for mediating peace in the Middle East span economic interests, citizen security, and national security. At the same time, there exists a less intuitive driver that extends beyond the material domain and into the normative realm: mediation is a tool to reshape global governance and advance a more multipolar world order.… Read More
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