If leveraged correctly, Ankara and Tehran can use their unique - and often tenuous - relationship to promote peace in the Middle East.

 In the wake of the damage the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has done to USAID, the international community should rally to provide support and fight climate change in Iraq and reduce the harm to its IDPs

Across Northern Ireland, Liberia, and now Israel/Palestine, women peacebuilders use peace as a strategy in the face of conflict.

The Biden administration must reassess military aid to Tunisia to support democracy and regional stability in the Middle East and North Africa.

Investigating Al-Hol’s current state reveals complex dynamics that impact the residents and region.

Russian migration policy rarely recognizes asylum and makes the process painstakingly long, particularly for their Afghan neighbors.

Russian migration policy rarely recognizes asylum and makes the process painstakingly long, particularly for their Afghan neighbors.

Palestinian women struggle against both obvious and hidden consequences of conflict.

The latest BRICS’ expansion implies a paradigm shift for the group itself and for the international system.

Western powers’ reliance on illegitimate regimes and insurgent competition will lead to years of violence.

The ease of terrorist content proliferation online stokes the debate of internet censorship.

Humanitarian assistance needs to recognize and include the needs of LGBTQ+ Syrian refugees.

Why is the average person today more informed about the refugee crisis in Ukraine versus those in Eritrea or Afghanistan?

Welcome reception of displaced Ukrainians contrasts more hostile attitudes towards Middle Eastern refugees.

Domestic and international support for Palestine sees recent developments, but there is debate concerning their efficacy.

Madrid’s recent decision on Western Sahara’s future has angered Algeria and jeopardizes cooperation between the long-time allies.

Despite a commitment to promote openness in the global internet, the United States’ sanctions policies undermine the internet freedom of average Iranian citizens.

The fallout in the year following Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has resulted in increased violence, a spike in femicide cases, and public calls for change.

The Islamic State is using the disputed territories as a launching pad to attack security forces and Iraqi civilians. The Kurdish Regional Government and the Iraqi central government must solve their differences vis-a-vis the disputed territories in order to effectively combat and eradicate the Islamic State.

To capitalize on regional agenda setting, Armenia’s national security must be a priority in the face of unilateral land grabs.