Middle East Conflicts offers an in-depth and critical analysis of this conflict ridden region. Current events, policies, threats, violence, and diplomatic actions that concern regional conflicts will be covered. Given the nature of today’s media, it is difficult to find true objective, non emotive, or non populist analyses on the issues pertaining the Middle East. This site will be different. Using geopolitics and geostrategy as the primary modes of analysis, Middle East Conflicts examines the power politics at play in this volatile region. Today, the Middle East matters more than ever. With instability and violence plaguing the regional system, a thorough and detailed analysis of these complex issues is a must. Comments are welcome and feel free to take part in a discussion. Any suggestions for future articles would be great, as this site attempts to cover all regional conflicts.Send Middle East Conflicts to Danny Brode. And don’t forget to include photos, if you can.
Iran's Religious Surge in Iraq by brodedIran's Religious Surge in Iraq By: Daniel Brode Iran has long sought to spread its Islamic revolution into neighboring Iraq. With Saddam and the US out and Shiites in control, Iraq’s ...
The “Arab Spring” and the Decline of the Arab Nation-State by brodedBy: Daniel Brode The "Arab Spring" is fomenting a breakdown of Arab states through the forces of sectarianism and radical Islam. The genesis of Arab states is...
Syria’s Civil War Rages, as Alawites Press on by brodedBy Daniel Brode Syria’s military is escalating its offensive on the country’s Sunni rebels; however the violence in Syria is not likely to end in the near future, even...
Iran Eyes Persian Gulf Confrontation by brodedI ran has issued an ultimatum. Tehran warned that it would take hostile action if the recently departed USS Stennis of Carrier Strike Group Three were to reenter the Persian Gulf. Moreover, this...
Israel is not Isolated by brodedDespite incessant claims of Israel's isolation from the political opposition, media pundits, and US officials, the level of the Jewish state's bilateral relations with crucial players indicate ot...
The Imperative of Retaking the Philadelphia Corridor by brodedThe current upheavals in the Arab world suggest that Israel should consider retaking the Philadelphia Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border. This would better poise Israel to defend itself agains...