by BEYOND THE HORIZON | Dec 19, 2024 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, War and Conflict
Introduction Critical raw materials (CRMs) underpin contemporary defense, energy, and technological capabilities. They lie at the heart of advanced military systems, support the expansion of clean energy infrastructures, and enable cutting-edge digital networks. As...
by MENA Task Force | Dec 15, 2024 | Commentary, War and Conflict
The Middle East is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent history, characterized by an unprecedented cascade of political, military, and societal shifts. This period of upheaval has reshaped power dynamics and alliances, introducing both...
by Middle East Task Force | Dec 10, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, MENA, War and Conflict
Key Takeaways A Historic Turning Point: The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime ends over five decades of authoritarian rule in Syria and opens the door to a new era of hope and uncertainty for the nation and the broader Middle East. The Anatomy of a Fall: A...
by Joshua Perkins | Nov 8, 2023 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace and Conflict Management, War and Conflict
Introduction The situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip is tense. Although there have been numerous attacks in Israel, the present situation appears to be much more extensive than in the past. Coming to the aid of its ally, the United States has sent military forces...
by Ibrahim Jouhari | Oct 25, 2023 | Commentary, War and Conflict
As Israel’s assault on Gaza rages on, the prospect of a regionalization of the fighting grows. Lebanon, in particular, remains the most likely point of escalation, even if the country cannot afford it. Two weeks into the unfolding crisis in Palestine-Israel, and...
by Middle East Task Force | Oct 24, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Policy Brief, War and Conflict
Background On October 7, 2023, in the next day of the 50th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, the world woke to the news of another terrorist attack where militants of Hamas and Islamic Jihad infiltrated borders around Gaza from land, air and sea to seize...
