Examining some of the defining political, economic, and military trends facing the Middle East in 2014.

What are the military options available to the United States should it decide to go ahead with a military strike in Syria?

What do rumors of Abu-Bakr Shekau's death mean for the future of Nigeria's Boko Haram?

Exploring the impact of the latest political assassination in Tunisia on the country's ongoing political transition.

What are the challenges faced by the new Yemeni government in dealing with the Islamist insurgency in the South?

The Geopoliticalmonitor's Suzane Mneimneh examines the dynamics underpinning US-Egyptian relations in the post-Morsi era. 

Examining the US military's slow but steady movement towards unmanned platforms.

Exploring some of the potential risks involved in an Israeli intervention in the Syrian conflict.