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Is Israel backing jihadists in Syria?0
- Middle East
- August 3, 2016
Israel doesn’t want jihadists to prevail in Syria, but it does want them to keep fighting.
A failed coup in Turkey: what next?0
- Middle East
- July 16, 2016
A comprehensive assessment of the potential outcomes of the challenge to Erdogan’s leadership.
Russia and Turkey: cooperation or conflict?0
- Middle East
- July 14, 2016
A Turkish apology has restored relations with Russia. What’s next for these crucial regional players?
Hezbollah sanctions risk destabilising Lebanon 0
- Middle East
- July 12, 2016
A recent bombing of a bank in Beirut is a symptom of underlying tensions within Lebanese society.
Geopolitics and sectarianism collide in Bahrain 0
- Middle East
- June 25, 2016
Tensions in the island monarchy are running high after the revocation of a Shi’a cleric’s citizenship.
Kurdish dreams and divisions 1
- Middle East
- June 13, 2016
Regional power struggles and internal divisions complicate prospects for a sovereign Kurdistan.

Losing Turkey: Ankara’s growing autocracy 0
- Middle East
- June 7, 2016
The nomination of Erdogan-ally Yildirim as PM is symptomatic of a broader autocratic trend.
The struggle to unite Libya 0
- Middle East
- May 18, 2016
Despite renewed international support, it’s a tough road ahead for Libya’s unity government.
Denationalising Saudi Arabia’s oil production 0
- Middle East
- April 9, 2016
The planned IPO of Saudi Aramco has far-reaching implications for the Kingdom and global oil markets.
Jordan’s refugee dilemma 0
- Middle East
- March 21, 2016
Jordan’s humanitarian response to the regions refugee crisis is causing serious security concerns.
Elections in Iran: putting the brakes on reform 0
- Middle East
- February 22, 2016
As elections loom, powerful conservative elements move to slow the pace of change.
Iran In 2016 0
- Middle East
- February 5, 2016
As divisions emerge over improving relations with the West, Tehran will become increasingly polarised.