Near East
Security Architecture in the Middle East at the Beginning of 2026: The ‘Peace Council,’ U.S.–Iran Confrontation, and the Strategic Agreement Between Damascus and Kurdish Forces Brief Overview: The review provides a detailed analysis of the key events and strategic shifts in the Middle East in January 2026. It focuses on three interrelated processes: the launch
Region in Turbulence: Rolling Back Diplomatic Initiatives and Forming New Alliances Summary: This article examines the key events in the Middle East in November 2025. The reporting period was marked by the definitive winding down of previously discussed diplomatic frameworks, in particular the concept of an international consortium for uranium enrichment involving Iran and the United
Oman Vision 2040 represents an ambitious development plan aimed at diversifying its economy, improving infrastructure, and strengthening its geopolitical position in the region and beyond. This strategy seeks to capitalize on Oman’s strategic geographical location, acting as a bridge between the Middle East and South Asia, as well as between the Arab world and East Africa.