Politics

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman plays a pivotal role in shaping regional and international politics. His network reflects complex strategic alliances between traditional allies and new partners, while pursuing greater strategic independence for the Kingdom and diversifying partnerships beyond traditional American frameworks.

Robert Swan Mueller III, the sixth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was a prominent legal figure who devoted his life to public service across decades in the military, federal prosecution, and government institutions. He took the helm of the FBI just one week before the September 11, 2001 attacks, transforming the agency into a counterterrorism powerhouse. He later led the special investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, becoming a central figure in one of the most divisive inquiries in modern American history. He died on March 20, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy marked by both respect and controversy.

Iran maintains a complex network of regional arms, militias, and armed organizations supervised by the Revolutionary Guard through the Quds Force. Tehran relies on these proxies to advance its geopolitical and military influence across the Middle East.

Relations between Iran on one side, and the United States and Israel on the other, have escalated sharply since June 2025. The war began with extensive airstrikes and evolved into a complex regional conflict involving multiple actors.

The ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran represents one of the most dangerous regional crises in recent years, expanding to multiple fronts with interconnected military and political objectives.

Statements and warnings from political and military leaders about the conflict that erupted between the United States and Israel against Iran from June 2025 to March 2026.

The debate between the concepts of civil state and religious state creates deep polarization in Arab political discourse, especially after the 2011 Arab uprisings, as each side holds a different vision regarding the nature of the state and its relationship with religion and law.

A U.S.-Israeli war on Iran erupted on February 28, 2026, causing immediate disruption to global energy markets. Attacks on Iranian infrastructure included targeting oil and gas facilities in the Gulf, triggering sharp jumps in oil prices and raising concerns about maritime security through the Strait of Hormuz. Data indicates the conflict has resulted in deep economic repercussions extending to global financial markets and the tourism sector.

Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement) is one of the most prominent Palestinian factions, founded in December 1987 in response to the popular uprising. The movement combines political, social, and military work, achieving a historic victory in the 2006 Palestinian legislative elections. For three decades, Hamas has been a significant political and military force in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, facing sustained Israeli strikes and targeted killings. The organization currently faces significant leadership challenges following recent targeted assassinations of top leaders.

Ahmad Hussein Al-Sharaa, Syria's interim president since January 2025, led the military offensive that toppled Bashar Al-Assad's regime in December 2024 after 61 years of Ba'athist rule and 53 years of Assad family control. Born in Riyadh to a Syrian Golan family, his trajectory marked a dramatic shift from leading armed groups to governing a nation ravaged by a 12-year civil war. Today, Al-Sharaa seeks to rebuild Syria on new foundations, attempting to reconcile his jihadi past with aspirations to modernize a state fractured by decades of conflict.

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the shadowy figure who emerged from the wings to become Iran's third supreme leader in unprecedented dramatic circumstances. Following his father Ali Khamenei's assassination in US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026, he was chosen by the Council of Experts to lead the Islamic Republic, transforming a system born from revolution against hereditary monarchy into a dynastic one. A controversial and enigmatic figure, he spent decades wielding real influence without holding formal office, controlling actual power levers through the Revolutionary Guards and security apparatus.

A chronological series documenting major developments in the conflict between Iran and Israel, including military operations, attacks, and diplomatic developments. This timeline reflects direct and indirect confrontations and escalations between the two sides over nearly two decades.

Since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began in February 2026, the trajectory of Middle Eastern conflict remains uncertain. The fundamental question concerns whether the confrontation will evolve into a prolonged war of attrition, expand into a comprehensive regional conflict, or end through political settlement. The coming weeks will determine the conflict's course, with potential implications for global stability.

A timeline tracing ISIS's path from its foundation in 1999 to its establishment in 2004, through its expansion and territorial control in Iraq and Syria, to its military defeat and the collapse of its self-declared state between 2017 and 2019. The timeline documents the major political and military milestones that shaped the organization's trajectory.