In an interview, Julie d’Andurain talks about her biography of General Henri Gouraud and his experiences in Syria and Lebanon.
As the influence of the Assad regime and Russia declines, Iran is emerging as the main actor, which could provoke a major Israeli intervention.
The outcome of Turkey’s vote will impact the country’s economy, governance, and international posture. A large victory of the ruling party would reinforce Erdogan’s personal power and strengthen his ties to Putin.
Both Republican and Democratic administrations have effectively followed the same blueprint.
The answer is probably not. And that has to do with oil, the internet, and one of America’s most persistent foes, Iran.
A forthcoming Carnegie paper will argue that to understand Syria’s future, we will have to focus on the country’s peripheries.
The Syrian regime has struggled to govern Syria’s south, while the Ukraine war has weakened Russia’s influence, making both more reliant on Tehran and its allies in the area. However, this may increase the prospects of conflict between Iran and Israel.
A conversation on the effectiveness of the U.S. draft resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza given the current Israeli leadership.
The power Iran projects on the international scene masks a fragile regime that fears for its survival. The EU should comprehensively assess the challenges Tehran poses and adjust its policy accordingly.
The advantage that China has over other global powers, especially America, is that its foreign policy is closely aligned with those of many of the Middle Eastern countries.