A Postcard from Irbil (STRATEGIKON Ep 50)
John & David are joined by regular guest Prof. Albert Wolf from the American University of Kurdistan, Duhok, Iraq. Here, they discuss the fate of the KRG, Iraq’s internal politics, how …read more
BBC Interview with Dr. Bruni on attack against Syrian airfield
Attack on Syrian Airfield
Israel & Iran: Checkmate in Syria? (STRATEGIKON Ep 46)
John, David (in the studio) and Shaz (not) discuss with Professor Albert Wolf the problems posed for Israel by Iran’s close proximity to it in Syria. How will these enemy …read more
Upon Reflection (12 April)
Time to consider weekly global headlines in an ever-changing world Selected News Headline for 12 April 2018 Syria ‘chemical attack’: US weighs up military response 12 April 2018, London, United …read more
Потёмкиность: The Illusion of Russian Elections and Russian Power
By Dr. Jonathan Z. Ludwig is Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA and a member of the SIA Advisory Board There is virtually no …read more
Saudi Winter of Hope? The impacts of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS)(STRATEGIKON Ep 40)
John Bruni discusses with Imad Harb the rise of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and his impact on the Saudi state and broader Middle East. With contributions from SIA …read more
Upon Reflection (16 October-20 October)
Time to consider weekly global headlines in an ever-changing world Selected News Headlines for the Working Week 16 October-20 October 2017 The Battles After ISIS 16 October 2017, Washington D.C., …read more
Upon Reflection (25 September-29 September)
Time to consider weekly global headlines in an ever-changing world Selected News Headlines for the Working Week 25 September-29 September 2017 Trump: Iran is violating the nuclear deal. Top US …read more
Battle of Tal Afar: Conflict of interests and influence
By Dr. Huda Al-Nuaimy, Deputy Director General Scientific Research Al Istishari Al Strategy, Abu Dhabi, UAE and Member of the SIA Advisory Board Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on …read more
Upon Reflection (18 September-22 September)
Time to consider weekly global headlines in an ever-changing world Selected News Headlines for the Working Week 18 September-22 September 2017 Kirkuk: Referendum Brings Violence, Risk of More 19 September …read more