“The Region”
Rania Kisar The Region October 30-2023 Executive Summary: The Middle East remains a volatile geopolitical landscape, with escalating tensions and complexities since last week’s analysis. Israel’s domestic and international scrutiny is intensifying due to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Iran is increasingly assertive, challenging Western alliances and indicating readiness for escalated conflict. Saudi Arabia …
The Region October 23-2023 Rania Kisar USA In The Region Analysis: The U.S. is recalibrating its Middle East strategy, as evidenced by the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s diversion to Israel and a bipartisan Senate delegation’s regional tour. The Marine unit, known for rapid deployment and high-impact capabilities, enhances U.S. readiness against potential threats, particularly from …
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The Region October 23-2023 Rania Kisar Turkiye Analysis: Türkiye’s recent diplomatic activities reveal a nation adept at balancing its relationships with both regional and global powers. The recalibration of its stance on Hamas, under pressure from the United States, indicates a strategic shift aimed at maintaining balanced ties with key players like Israel. Türkiye’s call …
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IRAN & Proxies’ Report Rania Kisar IRAN & Proxies’ Report Analysis: Iranian officials appear to be parroting a unified confrontational rhetoric of defiance, threats, and criticism while showcasing alleged military advancements to imply their preparedness for any regional escalations. Iran, however, is not just trying to make vocal noises, rather it is preparing and strategizing …
The Region October 23-2023 Rania Kisar Executive Summary: In today’s edition of the Region, we offer an in-depth analysis that navigates the complex geopolitical terrain of the MENA region, a subject of critical importance to U.S. foreign policy. The report focuses on pivotal actors such as Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, providing a multi-faceted …
The Region October 16, 2023 Expert Analysis: Today’s edition of the Region highlights a series of events that could potentially impact American interests and national security. The suspension of Saudi-Israeli normalization talks and the unity of Gulf states could signal a shift in regional alliances, affecting U.S. diplomatic leverage. Iran’s actions, from supplying drones to …
Joel Rayburn and Rania Kisar Hamas’s unprecedented attack on Saturday morning into Israeli territory has changed the security balance in the Middle East, probably permanently. Not since 1973 has Israeli territory been invaded in such a significant way. As of Sunday evening, the attack has resulted in over 700 Israeli deaths and 2,000 wounded, with …
The Region October 2- 2023 By: Rania Kisar ★ IRAN, ISRAEL, AND THE U.S.: From Satellites to Satire, Espionage to Oppression and Aggression, Iran Persists as the Region’s Foremost Critical Threat. ★ TURKIYE, IRAQ, SYRIA, AND THE U.S.: Ankara Bombing: A Critical Juncture in U.S.-Turkiye Relations and Global Geopolitics. IRAN ★ From Satellites to Satire, …
By: Rania Kisar September 25, 2023 ★ Assad’s Chinese Takeout: Rebuilding Syria or Just a Fortune Cookie? Watch the video In a move that screams geopolitical rom-com, Bashar al-Assad jetted off to China to meet his “strategic partner,” President Xi Jinping. The duo didn’t just exchange pleasantries; they inked three—count ’em, three—documents! One for economic …
SYRIA By Ahmad Barbour & Rania Kisar ★ Sweida Protests Surge, Shaking Assad’s Regime: Unprecedented Uprisings and International Involvement Signal Turning Point The protest movement in Suwayda, primarily led by the Druze minority, has gained significant traction, evolving from economic grievances to calls for political reform under UN Resolution 2254. Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, a Druze …
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