The fallout from Israel’s strike on Qatar drags the region back into the dangerous early stages of the Arab–Israeli conflict.

The Iranian and Israeli attacks on Qatar in June and September this year, respectively, signify a profound shift in the Gulf's security...

One of the Gulf’s most active mediators has been violated, its sovereignty trampled, while the US administration struggled to find words...

How Israel mirrors Russia's and China's information warfare playbook

Since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, Israel has launched a full-spectrum influence campaign across southern Syria,...

Iran as a network-state will survive degradation from Israel

The region is at a pivotal crossroads. If Gulf states do not seize this moment to exert strategic influence, they will be left cleaning...

Israel’s surprise strike on Iran isn’t just military—it’s a political ambush aimed at derailing Trump’s MAGA diplomacy

Offering a crucial bridge between great powers and non-state actors, Qatar has become an important force multiplier in the age of global...

Israel is playing chess against Iran playing a 3D network game

As an expert negotiator, Doha must now use this momentum to expand the truce deal beyond the short term [originally published at Middle...

Without trust and a shared security vision, any 'alliance' in the region will be ineffective [originally published with Middle East Eye]...

While Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip might yield a temporary sense of security at home, the root causes of the Israeli-​Palestinian...