Decline of Proxy Politics in the Middle East
Apr 13, 2026
The Middle East has long been characterized by a complex web of proxy conflicts that have shaped the strategic, political, and economic contours of the region. For decades, states have leveraged non-state actors, ideological movements, and indirect interventions to project influence without engaging
Between Restraint and Retaliation: Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Dilemma in the Face of Iranian Escalation
Apr 4, 2026
Saudi Arabia today stands at a defining strategic crossroads where restraint is no longer a passive choice but a calculated posture under increasing strain. From Riyadh’s vantage point, the regional environment has entered a phase of calibrated instability in which Iranian actions, whether