China's maritime focus at present remains in its vicinity. Its presence in the Middle East is a slow build. It might never become a regional military superpower, but it can't be ruled out entirely.

Secretary of State Blinken will host Foreign Minister Fidan on 7 March in Washington with the Gaza war at the top of the agenda, but the talks will resonate in Damascus

Non-state actors have risen to political prominence at an alarming rate since the Arab Spring. Combatting these groups is vital to achieving regional security and stability. Our future depends on it.

A cash-strapped regime increasingly uses suicide drones as a cost-effective means to maintain pressure in the northwest

What would the regional and global implications of a US military withdrawal from the region look like? Our March issue's cover story provides some answers.

The US will not withdraw from all its bases around the Middle East, but the future of its military forces in Iraq and Syria is less certain

A naval presence can help serve as the cornerstone of enhanced partnerships, deterrence, and regional stability. 

On this day 100 years ago, President Kemal Ataturk abolished the Muslim Caliphate in Turkey 14 months after doing away with the title of sultan

When France set up a meeting to boost Lebanon's state military, it seemed so easy and clear. If only. Alas, very few things are easy and clear in Lebanon and the Middle East.