Middle East & North Africa

Iran will have to balance between using the Gaza crisis to advance its nuclear program without also provoking a major response

Tehran’s stance on the Kosovo issue, the most important international dossier to Belgrade, has secured Iran significant goodwill in Serbia

Balancing geopolitical competition with the US in the Middle East, China has avoided taking a firm stance on the Hamas attack on Israel

Even as China and Russia benefit from the unintentional consequences of the Gaza War, their relations with Israel may still deteriorate

Hamas's assault on Israel has challenged the security reliance of other Middle Eastern states, shifting the security structure of the region

In the wake of the October 7 attack on Israel, Qatar has helped mediate with Hamas but has been under fire for their controversial relationship

Iran’s deteriorating economy is one reason why many Iranians oppose their government’s support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah

Despite Iran's conflicting, yet calculated stances on the conflict, containing the war within the region may not be possible