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Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland is a game-changer for Middle East strategy
Somaliland matters because Yemen matters. And Yemen matters because Iran remains active
Anthony Trad
4 days ago7 min read


Syria for Sale
A nation sold in the name of its own reconstruction, thus begins Syria’s new chapter.
Anthony Trad
Nov 16, 202510 min read


Ankara vs. Tel-Aviv: A Power Hardening as It Wears Thin
One-time allies turned best of enemies. Israel and Turkey know each other too well to surprise anymore.
Anthony Trad
Sep 13, 20258 min read


12-day war: Washington, Tel Aviv and Tehran’s Battle to Redraw the Strategic Map of the Middle East
In the powder keg of the Middle East, three actors choreograph a macabre tragicomedy.
Anthony Trad
Jul 3, 20258 min read


Drones: The New Weapon of the Poor?
Drones are not the weapon of the poor, but the weapon of those who must do more with less.
Anthony Trad
May 23, 20256 min read


Netanyahu’s Hubris Shapes the Adversaries of Tomorrow
“He who sows violence reaps vengeance.”
The notion of Israel becoming a global pariah is no longer theoretical...
Anthony Trad
Apr 12, 20254 min read


13 Years After Gaddafi: What Has Become of Libya? A State Without a Nation, a War Without End, a Future Without a Master
Libya is such a blind spot in today’s chaos. Not because its situation stabilised, but because its instability has become routine, a crisis that no one seems willing to confront.
Anthony Trad
Mar 11, 20255 min read


Lebanon, the Battleground of Giants
All nations have their own interests, but Lebanon has everyone else’s. This article distils foreign actors' roles and strategic posture into reusable shorthand.
Anthony Trad
Feb 19, 20257 min read


Syria's Day After
The end of Assad’s brutal half-century dynasty marks a moment of reflection and, undeniably, relief.
Anthony Trad
Nov 20, 20248 min read


The Need to Show Death: Between Vengeance and Strategic Dilemma
By sharing images of Sinwar’s death, Israel may have unwittingly martyred him, crystallising his image and inspiring future recruits to follow his footsteps.
Anthony Trad
Nov 18, 20244 min read


The Coming Shockwave: How Lebanon's Collapse Could Ripple Across the Region
The story of Lebanon is one of a lost paradise condemned to drift between broken dreams and internal strife.
Anthony Trad
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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