Souhire Medini

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Trump’s China Trip: Implications for the Middle East and Beyond

May 14, 2026 AR FA

This editorial explores the 5 Middle East leverage shifts in the Trump-Xi summit, analyzing regional conflict, Russia energy deals, and trade policy.

Geopolitics

Encouraging European Military Efforts to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

April 25, 2026 AR FA

Europe leads a 51-nation effort to reopen Hormuz, diverging from US blockade but sharing goals. Deployment speed remains uncertain.

Policy Brief

Great Power Spillover from the Iran War: Implications for China, Russia, Turkey, and Europe

March 9, 2026 AR FA

Great powers navigate Iran war: China hoards oil, Russia mediates, Turkey fears Kurds, Europe reluctantly joins.

Analysis

The U.S.-French Mechanism 2.0: Preventing Escalation Between Lebanon and Israel

January 6, 2026 AR FA

Expanding the international monitoring mechanism to include civilian dialogue is a positive step, but its success hinges on actively supervising Lebanon’s phased disarmament of Hezbollah. A credible verification process is needed to build trust between Israel and Lebanon and prevent military confrontation.