Iran in a week

The Significance of Macron’s Recent Visit to Saudi Arabia

French President Emmanuel Macron recently visited Saudi Arabia where he met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During his visit, several key agreements on defense, energy and trade were signed. Macron also toured AlUla, Diriyah and attended the One Water Summit that was ...

The Fall of Assad: Implications for Russia’s Regional and Global Ambitions

The sudden and unexpected fall of the Assad regime in Syria sent shockwaves across the globe, representing a major geopolitical upset and an even greater blow to Russia’s strategic ambitions in the region. The swift offensive by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces, which began ...

Syria’s Future After the Fall of the Assad Regime: The Challenges Posed by Israeli Military Operations

The prolonged Syrian conflict has left the country fragmented, with competing factions vying for power and external actors influencing the nation’s trajectory. Recent developments, including intensified Israeli airstrikes — reportedly numbering 480 between December 8 and December 10, 2024  — and territorial seizures by ...