Middle East Region
As ISIL expands its control over Iraq, Aren Saakyan argues that the consequences of supporting the Syrian Opposition will be much greater for the United States than the costs of supporting the Taliban during the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s.
Steven Chadwick discusses the geopolitical implications of an increasingly powerful ISIS.
Approximately 7 million Afghans voted in the 2nd round of the presidential election amid widespread allegations of corruption, threats of violence from the Taliban and ballot shortages.
Alex Grigg looks at recent developments involving Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome.
Will Afghanistan sign a bilateral security agreement with the United States? Trevor Schenk looks at the implications for Afghanistan’s security and its sovereignty from all sides.
Samir Mourani evaluates the threats posed to Lebanon by its swelling population of Syrian refugees.
Steven Chadwick explores the future of warfare as aeronautics technology becomes increasingly advanced.
In the conclusion of his series on the Libyan conflict, Alexander Langer discusses the consequences of the Libyan Civil War and the current state of the country.
James Keeling discusses Pakistan’s strict internet censorship in light of the country’s recent introduction of 3G/4G networks.
Daniel Woodburn discusses the link between erratic rainfall patterns and propensity for conflict in North Africa.