Taliban Rule in Afghanistan 2.0: Five Years of Extremism at Home, Pragmatism Abroad
This week marks the fifth anniversary of renewed Taliban rule in Afghanistan, two decades after the movement was toppled in the United…
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Israel and Turkey: Testing the Limits of Rivalry in Syria
A dormant airbase reveals how far two former partners have drifted apart. Israel and Turkey are not at war, and neither wants…
The Mother of All Arsenals: Does Egypt’s Arms Buildup Conceal Its Fading Influence?
Egypt is nearly broke, diplomatically cautious and armed to the teeth. That is not a contradiction, but a strategy of retaining relevance…
Qatar Outfoxed Its GCC Neighbours. Now It Needs Them
Qatar built its brand around resisting its neighbours. Can it now join them in its hour of need? Commentary by senior state-affiliated…