Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin – Israel escalates in Doha and Gaza
Israel’s strike on Qatar effectively torpedos hopes for a diplomatic solution to ending the war in Gaza.
September 12, 2025
Insights Analysis
Analysis
The business of defence in Saudi Arabia
As global insecurity rises, Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to localise defence production.
August 22, 2025
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin
The Israeli cabinet has voted to support West Bank annexation, signalling that a takeover of the territory is now active political agenda.
July 26, 2025
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin
Israel’s intervention in Suwayda signals an intent to deter Damascus from reasserting control in a region where Israel seeks to project influence.
July 19, 2025
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin
The UK has restored diplomatic relations with Syria, marking the latest milestone in the new Syrian government’s return to the international stage.
July 11, 2025
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Washington for crucial meetings with President Donald Trump.
July 4, 2025
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin –Special Edition: Israel–Iran
The Iran-Israel ceasefire may have paused the violence, but the underlying geopolitical fault lines remain. Whether this ceasefire leads to lasting de-escalation or merely a temporary lull will depend on the ability and willingness of Iran, Israel and the US to pursue a sustainable diplomatic settlement.
June 27, 2025
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin –Special Edition: Israel–Iran
Israel’s strike on Iran, decapitating the Iranian command structure before it could mobilise, has sent shockwaves around the region
June 20, 2025
Analysis
MENA Strategic Bulletin
Hamas is reviewing a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, designed to bring a temporary halt to hostilities.
May 31, 2025