Insights Analysis

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Trump wants a deal with Iran. Amid several stalled or deteriorating foreign policy tracks, the Muscat talks present a timely opportunity for diplomatic progress. The core challenge remains distrust.

April 17, 2025

Israel launches stikes on Gaza, breaking the ceasefire.

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Netanyahu’s large-scale aerial campaign and the reintroduction of ground troops into Gaza have exacerbated internal divisions within Israel

March 22, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Syria at a crossroads: Diplomatic and economic breakthroughs offer glimpses of a future beyond war, yet sectarian violence and political fragility threaten to unravel any progress. 

March 13, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

The presence of Israeli tanks in the West Bank has raised concerns about whether this could signal a shift towards de facto annexation.

February 28, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a crucial mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war.

February 21, 2025

King Abdullah of Jordan shakes Donald trump's hand in recent White House visit.

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Jordan’s King Abdullah is walking a diplomatic tightrope, balancing Jordan’s opposition to Trump’s Gaza plan with the strategic need to maintain strong ties with the US.

February 15, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are entering their second phase as the US winds down efforts to provide humanitarian aid for Gaza’s recovery.

February 7, 2025

Donald Trump freezes US aid

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin

The temporary freezing of financial aid is a policy shift with potential to reshape the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape.

January 31, 2025

Analysis

MENA Strategic Bulletin – A Special Edition

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been agreed after months of intense mediation. The implications, regarding the withdrawal of Israeli troops and flow of humanitarian aid, are significant.

January 17, 2025