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...
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More than twenty years after the coalition brought down the regime of Saddam Hussein, Iraq still grapples with internal and external dynamics that tear it apart. Positioned between the West and East, the...
Continue ReadingDisruptions 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...
Continue ReadingMorocco and Algeria: The Rivaling Neighbors
A peek into the reasons behind the strained relationship between Algeria and Morocco. The relationship between Algeria and Morocco could be described as co-existential. While profoundly intertwined due to deep-running cultural and historical...
Continue ReadingLibya after Derna: Crisis Management and Prospects on Reconstruction Through Foreign Resources
The collapse of dams has brought destruction upon the Derna area. Let’s explore what developments this triggered in the country. Situation The night of September 10 to 11 will be tragically remembered in...
Continue ReadingThe Escalating Tensions Between Iran and Pakistan: An Analytical Review
What is going on between Iran and Pakistan? In recent months, the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape has been characterized by escalating tensions and strategic maneuvers, particularly involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, poised...
Continue ReadingThe 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....
Continue ReadingThe Need to Diversify Wheat Supplies: The Case of Morocco
How did the war in Ukraine influence the import of wheat to Morocco, and what are the possible solutions to the issue? Morocco’s alimentary habits follow a Mediterranean pattern, with cereal grains, fruits,...
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What does Syria’s re-admission to the Arab League mean for business? The majority of Syrian territory is consolidated under Bashar al-Assad's rule. The President rules a country that is damaged and...
Continue ReadingNavigating the Intersection of Religion and Economy in Iranian Baluchistan
Meet the complex socio-economic relations of Baluchistan. Nestled within the arid landscapes of the south-eastern Iranian plateau, Baluchistan emerges as a region characterized by a profound tribal heritage, intricately shaped by historical struggles...
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