With the UAE and Qatar preparing to buy fourth-generation fighter jets, Paul Pryce looks at the Gulf region’s growing gap in air power.
The Middle East and North Africa
Middle East Region
The Bush Market
Vivek Prabhu examines the American black market of Afghanistan.
Iran’s First 100 Days
Vivek Prabhu discusses Rouhani’s moves toward change for Iran and its recent nuclear implementations .
Israel and the Iran Deal
Krista Burns discusses Israel’s role in the current international negotiations with Iran.
The Middle Eastern Takeover: Football and International Politics
Oluwaseun Onasanya discusses the takeover of European football clubs by Middle Eastern investors and football’s role in international politics.
The State of Connectivity in Afghanistan: From the Shadow Internet to Suitcase Networks
Vivek Prabhu discusses the internet and telecommunication sector of Afghanistan.
Iran’s Rouhani: Not All Sunshine
Aaron Joshua Pinto offers some skepticism on the recent developments with Iran’s new president
Iran’s Rouhani: An Optimistic Start
Aaron Joshua Pinto on the recent positive developments with Iran’s new president
Israel to run for a seat at the UN Security Council
Jasen Sagman explores Israel’s chances of obtaining a UN Security Council seat for 2019-20.
Towards a WMD-Free Zone in the Middle East
Dario Sidhu analyzes the potential for progress on establishing a WMD free zone in the Middle East in light of recent developments.