Strategic and Ideological Missteps of Syria’s SDF
At the height of its power, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) grew…
The Day After the SDF: Turkey’s Salafism Gamble—and Bilal Erdoğan’s Succession Pipeline
The collapse of the SDF’s de facto autonomy in northeastern Syria is…
Salafi Consolidation: Is Iraq—and the KRG—Next After Syria and Yemen?
The sectarian balance in the Middle East is undergoing a significant shift…
Great-Power Condominium or Great-Power Mirage?
Recently, an alluring idea has gained currency, especially after the US operation…
This Week’s Global Fault Lines: Venezuela, Greenland, and the New Coercion (Jan 01–07, 2026)
The first week of 2026 set a clear tone: force first, law…
Global Fault Lines: Weekly Developments Across Key Geopolitical Theaters (Dec 22–28, 2025)
Drone swarms over Kyiv, diplomatic breakthroughs in Yemen, and a surprise recognition…
Gaza, Not Ankara: The Real Motive Behind Israel’s Somaliland Recognition
In late December 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised many by…
Erdoğan’s Self-Inflicted Airpower Wounds: How Turkey Lost the Skies
Erdoğan’s response to the staged July 2016 coup attempt devastated the Turkish…
Ahmed al-Ahmed: The Hero Islamophobes and Anti-Immigrant Voices Did Not Expect
In the wake of terror, how we choose to tell the story…
Eight Muslim States Warn Israel Against ‘Exit-Only’ Rafah Plan
Turkey and seven other Muslim-majority countries have issued a sharp joint warning…
