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    Thursday, September 17, 2026
    MEROMERO
    • Geopolitics

      Iran Stalemate Leaves US Without Any Clear Way Out

      September 14, 2026 ARFA

      Israeli Occupation Reflects Policy, Not Wartime Necessity

      September 14, 2026 ARFA

      BRICS Summit 2026: Iran War Splits Bloc, India Must Hold It

      September 13, 2026 ARFA

      Houthi Victory Exposes Trump’s Broken Iran Strategy

      September 13, 2026 FA

      Arab Diplomacy Offers US a Smarter Path in the Middle East

      September 12, 2026 ARFA
    • Security

      US arms sales to Israel and Saudi strain US stockpiles

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      ISIS trials outlast the US military mission in Iraq

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      Iran Missile Rebuilding Creates a New Point of Failure

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      Iran-Houthi Oil War Reveals Desperation, Not Strength

      September 16, 2026

      Somali Piracy Resurgence Exploits an Iran War Vacuum

      September 15, 2026 ARFA
    • Analysis

      Syria reconstruction hinges on reviving state banks

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      US-Iraq Oil Deals Fail Without Disarming Militias

      September 16, 2026

      Operation Epic Fury Costs Contradict Official Statements

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      Houthi-Iran Relationship: Partners, Not Master and Proxy

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      Khamenei Succession Crisis Deepens Over a Missing Will

      September 15, 2026
    • Policy Brief

      Israel’s next government must prioritize the Abraham Accords

      September 9, 2026 ARFA

      Trilateral Defence Agreement Drives Regional Security Shift

      August 21, 2026 ARFA

      Trump Lebanon Policy Risks Frontloading Rewards to Beirut

      August 13, 2026 ARFA

      Saudi-UAE Reconciliation Shows Managed Rift Amid Threats

      August 10, 2026 ARFA

      US Middle East policy driven by Israeli strategic red lines

      August 2, 2026 ARFA
    • MENA

      Sudan partition emerges without a formal declaration

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      Nile Dam Crisis Deepens as Ethiopia Plans Three New Dams

      September 8, 2026 ARFA

      US Libya Plan Risks Triggering Political Chaos

      August 24, 2026 ARFA

      Egypt Energy Crisis Forces Green Shift Amid War

      August 24, 2026 ARFA

      Libya Peace Process Fuels Elite Commercial Entrenchment

      August 11, 2026 ARFA
    • Governance

      Peshmerga Unification: A Mirage Washington Must See Through

      September 15, 2026 ARFA

      Saudi Women Empowerment: Access Without Real Agency

      September 15, 2026 ARFA

      Lebanon Reconstruction Risks Empowering Hezbollah Instead

      September 14, 2026 ARFA

      Israel After Netanyahu Remains Trapped by Politics

      September 13, 2026 ARFA

      Iranian Regime Collapse Looms as Sanctions Outlast Tehran

      September 10, 2026 ARFA
    • Economy

      Iran Shadow Economy: Adaptation Comes at a Rising

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      US-Iran Economic War Cannot Break a Regime Built to Endure

      September 15, 2026 ARFA

      Gulf Infrastructure Spending Turns Crisis Into Advantage

      September 12, 2026 ARFA

      Why ‘D-Day’ was destined to be a dud

      September 10, 2026 ARFA

      Syria Sanctions Relief Opens Door to Global Economy

      September 9, 2026 ARFA
    • Energy

      Russia Sanctions Bill Threatens Global Energy Trade

      September 11, 2026 ARFA

      Gulf Clean Energy Splits Between War and Opportunity

      September 10, 2026 ARFA

      European energy vulnerability deepens as Iran war drags on

      September 7, 2026 ARFA

      Traffic slowly returns to Egypt’s Suez Canal despite Houthi threat

      September 6, 2026 ARFA

      Venezuela Oil Deal Won’t Lower Gas Prices Anytime Soon

      September 3, 2026 ARFA
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    Geopolitics

    US Syria strategy faces growing challenge from Russia

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Moscow expands its foothold in Syria through grain shipments, energy deals, and Tartus port expansion, challenging American strategy in the Middle East.

    Policy Brief

    Iraq Foreign Policy Shifts to Balance US and Iran

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi balances ties with Washington and Tehran to rebuild Iraq’s energy sector and secure economic growth across Middle East markets.

    Geopolitics

    A Post-American Middle East: What It Means for Israel

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    As American regional dominance wanes, Gulf states pursue ties with Beijing and Moscow, forcing Israeli strategists to re-examine long-held security assumptions.

    Analysis

    why the US-Saudi nuclear agreement remains possible

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Despite sudden normalization demands, structural security ties and commercial export opportunities ensure the US-Saudi agreement remains on track.

    Energy

    How Egypt Became the Middle East’s New Energy Chokepoint

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Middle East conflict forced Saudi crude through Egypt’s Sumed pipeline and Suez Canal, turning Cairo into a vital nexus now targeted by Iranian drone strikes.

    Analysis

    Mamdani’s Netanyahu Stunt Wastes a Chance for Real Dialogue

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu consolidates Israeli right-wing voters while bypassing meaningful Middle East peace efforts.

    Geopolitics

    Yemen’s Strategic Role in Post-War Maritime Security

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Houthi attacks on Red Sea commercial vessels reshape international shipping routes, forcing global powers to restructure post-war maritime security.

    Analysis

    Iranian Desire for Change Fueled by War and Regime Repression

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Recent polling inside Iran reveals widespread opposition to the ruling regime, a strong desire for change, and deep rejection of state repression amidst war.

    Geopolitics

    Iran Pressure Campaign Reaches Egypt

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    A drone strike on a U.S. tanker at Damietta port brings Iran’s regional campaign to Egypt, pushing Cairo toward deeper maritime security ties with Washington.

    MENA

    What New US Sanctions Mean for the Sudan Civil War

    August 1, 2026 ARFA

    Washington targets Sudan with fresh sanctions over chemical weapons, but key foreign backing and trade limits leave local military dynamics unchanged.

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