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United States–Iran Negotiations: Outcomes and Future Scenarios

By adminPosted on February 19, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Region & World, Security, weekly analysis

Iran’s return to negotiations with the United States does not merely reflect a tactical adjustment; rather, it appears to be the result of a broader erosion in Tehran’s deterrence-based strategic calculations. The weakening of proxy networks, the attrition of military capacity, increasing international isolation, and the widening state–society divide have collectively raised the costs of sustained confrontation beyond what the Iranian system can comfortably absorb. In this context, renewed diplomacy represents a recalibration driven by structural pressures rather than voluntary strategic transformation.

Sudan Through History: Political Transitions, Civil War, and Humanitarian Crisis

By adminPosted on November 22, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, SUDAN, weekly analysis

A comprehensive review of Sudan’s political and military trajectory—from independence to the 2019 revolution—demonstrates that the country’s power structure has consistently oscillated among military regimes, partisan elites, and social forces.

Afghanistan’s Participation in the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and India’s Reaction

By adminPosted on September 7, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, the United States, weekly analysis

China aims to expand its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by incorporating Afghanistan into the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, the tense relationship between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Pakistan remains a major obstacle.

The Geopolitical Significance of the Afghan-Trans Project: Opportunities and Challenges

By adminPosted on July 28, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, weekly analysis

The Afghan-Trans railway project is more than just a transportation initiative—it is a multi-layered geopolitical effort with the potential to reshape the economic, political, and security dynamics of the region.

Israel’s Strike on Syria: Motives and Future Implications

By adminPosted on July 26, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, politics, Region & World, Security, weekly analysis

Israel’s recent attack on Syria, officially justified as a move to protect the Druze minority, targeted the Ministry of Defense in Damascus. However, beyond this stated goal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have broader motives. One of them is to keep Israel engaged in conflict as a way to delay his ongoing corruption trials, portraying himself as a wartime leader facing national security threats.

Recognition of the Islamic Emirate by Russia: Mutual Goals and Needs

By adminPosted on July 12, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Pak-Afghan, politics, Security, weekly analysis

The issue of recognizing governments does not follow any specific legal procedure, as states base their decisions primarily on their political interests and considerations. Russia’s recognition of the Islamic Emirate reflects this reality. From a legal perspective,

Assessing the Possibility of War between Israel and Turkey

By adminPosted on June 1, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, taliban, weekly analysis

Although a direct war between Turkey and Israel is not yet a reality, rising political, military, and ideological tensions could push both countries closer to open conflict.

The European Union’s Foreign Policy towards the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

By adminPosted on May 27, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, politics, Security, weekly analysis

An analysis of the European Union’s relations with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan reveals a profound divide between the EU’s normative values and its geopolitical imperatives concerning Afghanistan.

Tensions between India and Pakistan and Their Impact on Afghanistan

By adminPosted on May 1, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, weekly analysis

The recent incident in Pahalgam has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. As a result, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, while Pakistan has delayed the Shimla Agreement.

Foreign Policy of Syria’s Interim Government: Principles, Actions, and Challenges

By adminPosted on March 13, 2025Posted in Analysis, Policy Papers, Recent Analysis, Region & World, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Security, Syria, weekly analysis

Although the interim government in Syria has only been in place for three months, it has made notable progress in both domestic and foreign affairs. Under the leadership of Ahmad Al-Shara, the government has taken significant steps to reduce Syria’s international isolation.