What Happened in Syria? What Comes Next?
What are the outlooks for the reintegration of Syria within the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East? The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a rebel faction that had governed the city of Idlib, which...
The Potential for Regional Escalation amidst the Recent Double Assassinations in the Middle East
August was not an uneventful month in the Middle East, with a series of escalations at the regional level. While the temporary ceasefire talks in Gaza have failed, the situation between Israel and...
US-Saudi Defence Deal: Opportunities and Obstacles
The United States is trying to upgrade its relations with Saudi Arabia. Yet, the ongoing war in Gaza is a major obstacle. The article was originally published at https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/main-page/research/research-centres/corvinus-center-for-contemporary-asia-studies-cas/?lang=en Introduction The US has...
From Crisis to Crisis: Pakistan’s Recent Election Saga
The political drama of the nuclear-armed country mimics a South Asian soap opera. The aim of this short essay is to analyze the unfolding events and the consequences of the Parliamentary elections in...
Disruptions in the Global Supply Chains? The Case of the Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea
After a US-led coalition responded to Houthi strikes on Red Sea commercial ships, there are concerns that the situation could worsen and lead to a protracted civil war. The text was originally published at...
The Geostrategic Importance of the Red Sea
What is happening in the Red Sea, and why does it matter? The security of the world's naval chokepoints has come under increased scrutiny after the COVID-19 epidemic and the US-China trade dispute....
What are the economic consequences of the Israeli-Hamas conflict?
What does the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas mean for the regional and global economy? In general, the economic consequences of the recent Israeli-Hamas escalation could be divided into regional and global...
The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Reserves: Opportunity for Regional Integration or Cause of Prolonged Geopolitical Conflict?
In the past few years, we have been observing the emergence of the Eastern Mediterranean as a potential serious player in the world gas business. Let’s look at the background of these developments....
Expansion of BRICS: a Shifting International Order and the Middle East
What does the BRICS expansion mean for MENA and the world? It has recently hit the news that the group of BRICS has invited six new members to join to the club from...