Türkiye’s New Role in a Changing Middle East

Interview with Ussal Şahbaz, Managing Partner, Ussal Consultancy

Nov 18 • 

Riyalpolitik

After 10/7: Heavy Costs Amid a Glimmer of Hope

Four weeks after a tenuous cease-fire was brokered in Gaza, the region is entering a fragile new phase.

Nov 13 • 

Eitan Danon

October 2025

The Corridors that Will Build a New Middle East

The networks now being built to move goods, energy, data, and people will form the foundation for a more connected and stable region.

Oct 15 • 

@joshkram

September 2025

Economic Realignment Undermining Iran’s Influence

Iran's economic grip in its weakened 'Axis of Resistance' could be starting to slip.

Sep 16 • 

Eitan Danon

Is Normalization with Syria Imminent?

An Israeli-Syrian détente is not a foregone conclusion.

Sep 16 • 

Eitan Danon

Why Riyalpolitik?

Several years ago, the two of us met and quickly bonded over our shared obsession with the Middle East — a region where history moves dizzyingly fast…

Sep 12 • 

Riyalpolitik

The Middle East and the AI Olympiad

AI competition may be a two-way race but the region wants in.

Sep 12 • 

Josh Kram

Qué Sharaa, Sharaa

With concrete steps, Washington can keep Syria’s future on track.

Sep 6 • 

Eitan Danon

August 2025

Lessons for Israel from Trump’s Trade Paradigm

Recent US. agreements show how trade is now tied to security, investment, and beyond—lessons Israel must apply as it updates its 40‑year‑old FTA

Aug 8 • 

Josh Kram

July 2025

It’s Time to Focus on the US-Israel Tech Alliance

The White House AI Action Plan Underscores Technology as the Next Frontier for U.S.-Israel Cooperation

Jul 24 • 

Josh Kram

March 2025

U.S. Airstrikes Alone Can’t Dislodge the Houthis

The Yemeni militants are deeply entangled in great-power politics.

Mar 26 • 

Eitan Danon