Hezbollah in Syria: a gamble too far?
Despite incurring heavy losses, Hezbollah stands to gain from its participation in the Syrian civil war on the side of Assad.
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Aleppo
Aleppo and Mosul: What’s next?
JMEPP speaks with Gregory Aftandilian on the devastating battles for Aleppo and Mosul -and what’s next for Syria and Iraq.
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Power play: The United Arab Emirates’ new approach to geopolitics
The United Arab Emirates’ increased use of hard power could corrode diplomatic ties and weaken its position vis-a-vis regional adversaries.
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Russian ambassador’s assassination: A diplomatic disaster for Turkey?
Russia’s ambassador to Turkey has been killed at an event in Ankara, by a man chanting Islamist slogans and the words, “Don’t forget Aleppo!”
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Russia, Syria, and the ‘new Cold War’
Russia intervened in the Syrian war to redefine the international balance of power, not as a brotherly commitment to defend his Arab ally.
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Podcast: Rebel Aleppo’s final hours, Morocco migration, and bombings in Istanbul
Middle East Weekly discusses rebel Aleppo’s final hours, a migration route through Morocco to Europe, and last week’s deadly bombing in Istanbul.
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Podcast: Castro’s Middle East, Oman’s Awkwardness, and Assault on Aleppo
Welcome to Middle East Weekly, JMEPP’s very own weekly news podcast. This week we’ll be exploring Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s legacy
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