Interview – Michael Koplow
Dr. Koplow talks about the two-state solution, the impact of Israeli settlements on Palestinian statehood, and US relations with the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
Indo-Saudi Relations under the Modi Government
In recent years, India’s relations with Saudi Arabia have gained a new momentum due to shared financial and security interests in the region.
Deadly Stalemate in Yemen
Yemen’s faltering economy desperately requires sustained, well-coordinated efforts to rebuild a country devastated by war and facing a humanitarian crisis.
Reconceptualising Structural Power: A New Concept Made Out of Sterling Parts
The two analytic tools introduced here enable the conceptualisation of a structural approach to power that is ontologically accessible and fit for operationalization.
Review – The Other Saudis: Shiism, Dissent and Sectarianism
Matthiesen provides a rich and nuanced reconstruction of Shia history through an impressive analysis of primary documents that have never been studied before.
Understanding Syria’s Many Conflicts
The Syrian war is not just one conflict, but several conflicts which interact with one another. Syria has become a quagmire in which nobody can win but all can lose.
Interview – Stacey Philbrick Yadav
Stacey Philbrick Yadav discusses the roots of the conflict in Yemen, assesses the key actors involved, and condemns the US’s role in supporting the Saudi-led coalition.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy and the Failure of the Doha Oil Negotiations
The decision of Saudi Arabia to let the Doha summit fail may be considered as a stone in the mosaic of Riyadh converting its foreign policy approach.
Doha Talks: Economic Failure or Geopolitical Success?
Riyadh has pulled off a clever maneuver by not signing a deal that it negotiated and agreed to as it has politically stalled its adversaries and has been a setback to its allies.
Interview – Banafsheh Keynoush
Banafseh Keynoush discusses the implications of the Iran-Iraq War, the future of Saudi-Iranian relations, and how the United States affects this relationship.
