Echoes of Mount Lebanon Famine in Blockade of Lachin Corridor
The international community must act lest it risk a repeat of past genocides.
Pakistan Careens toward State Collapse
Amid mounting economic and military pressure, Pakistan is staring down an existential crisis.
Ukraine War: Dispelling Popular Lend-Lease Myths
Criticisms abound concerning the US Lend-Lease program for Ukraine. Some are justified, but others are pure fantasy.
Qatar Uneasy amid Iran Protests
The Qatari monarchy is all too aware that Tehran’s upheaval today could be Doha’s uprising tomorrow, and responds to the Masha Amini protests accordingly.
Making the Case for a Wagner Group Terrorist Designation
Though nominally a mercenary organization, there’s a strong case to be made for a Wagner Group terrorist designation.
Tensions Escalate between Azerbaijan and Iran
The risk of the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict spilling its borders and spiraling into a regional war continues to increase.
Political Deadlock Fuels Sectarian Tensions in Iraq
Iraq’s legacy of sectarian conflict is coming to the fore amid dysfunction and deadlock in Baghdad.
The Mullahs Have Lost Iran’s Youth
The political cost of decades of placating regime hardliners is now evident in the unrest sweeping Iran’s cities.
Ukraine Victories Unleash Kremlin Infighting
Kremlin hardliners are solidifying their position amid a string of military setbacks in Ukraine.
Sectarianism Driving Lebanon toward Economic Collapse
Without accountability, Lebanon will never recover its former position as an economic powerhouse in the region. But decades of sectarian conflict continue to stymie positive reform.