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ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd Ibn Bādīs–Religious Reform and the Architecture of Anti-Colonial Liberation in the Maghreb

17/04/2026ISR--Research TeamLeave a Comment

The Pulpit and the Pen The intersection of religious scholarship and anti-colonial resistance constitutes one of the most understudied yet structurally vital dimensions of twentieth-century liberation movements. In the Maghreb, where French colonial policy systematically dismantled indigenous educational, judicial, and linguistic institutions, Islamic scholars emerged not merely as custodians of doctrine but as architects of Read more

Beyond the War on Iran–The Comlex Ways Ancient Lineage Shapes Modern Diplomacy in Tehran and Pakistan

15/04/202615/04/2026ISR--Research TeamLeave a Comment

In the frantic coverage of breaking news from the Middle East, Western media often focuses on the visible: missile trajectories, diplomatic statements, and strategic calculations. When reports emerged that Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir would meet Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran—reportedly carrying a message from American officials—the headlines centered on geopolitical maneuvering. What Read more

Vile it may be, factual nonetheless: A civilization died today

08/04/202608/04/2026Ahmed SouaiaiaLeave a Comment

By Ahmed E. Souaiaia, PhD* “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” These words, posted by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social, were more than a threat—which they were directed against Iran which he attacked without congressional authorization or Read more

The Paralysis of Dependency

30/03/2026ISR--Research TeamLeave a Comment

When Outsiders Hold the Keys to SWANA Security In a moment that laid bare a profound regional contradiction, Egypt’s president recently addressed a foreign leader, Trump, who attacked Iran, triggering retaliation and economic crisis, with a plea that echoed far beyond Cairo: “Only you can stop the war in our region.” The statement was not Read more

When Power Trumps Principle–Netanyahu, Jesus, and the Philosophy of Ruthlessness

20/03/202620/03/2026ISR--Research TeamLeave a Comment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently offered the world a stark proposition: “Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan.” Quoting historian Will Durant, he argued that in a dangerous world, morality without power is futile—that to defeat evil, one must be willing to match its ruthlessness. It is a compelling soundbite for an age Read more

A Systems Thinking Analysis of the Hormuz Crisis and Structural Inflation

16/03/2026Ahmed SouaiaiaLeave a Comment

By Ahmed E. Souaiaia, PhD The prevailing narrative from the Trump administration—that the surge in energy prices following U.S. and Israeli military attack on Iran is merely a “temporary” anomaly—fails to account for the fundamental laws of complex systems. By viewing the conflict through a linear lens (Action → Reaction → Resolution), policymakers have overlooked Read more

The Convergence of Maoist Protracted War Theory and Iranian Mosaic Defense Doctrine

14/03/2026ISR--Research TeamLeave a Comment

Asymmetric Endurance Abstract In the contemporary landscape of geopolitical conflict, the disparity between conventional military power and asymmetric resistance has necessitated the evolution of strategic doctrines that prioritize endurance over immediate victory. This article examines the Iranian strategic framework known as “Mosaic Defense,” analyzing its structural and theoretical alignment with the classical principles of protracted Read more

Why Military Superiority Cannot Secure US Victory in Iran

11/03/202611/03/2026Ahmed SouaiaiaLeave a Comment

The Paradox of Power By Ahmed Souaiaia In the annals of modern conflict, a persistent fallacy plagues the strategic calculus of superpowers: the belief that kinetic dominance equates to political victory. As the United States and Israel engage in escalated hostilities against Iran, the Trump administration faces a stark reality that transcends the battlefield. While Read more

A Historic Shift: US voters sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis for first time

27/02/2026ISR--Research TeamLeave a Comment

In a notable departure from decades of consistent polling data, American public opinion on the Middle East conflict has reached a turning point. For the first time in more than twenty years, a greater share of U.S. adults express sympathy for the Palestinian people than for Israel, signaling a profound evolution in the nation’s political Read more

Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” Moment

23/02/202623/02/2026ISR--Research TeamLeave a Comment

How the Iran Nuclear Pretext Reveals a Broader Agenda of Coercion In the annals of modern geopolitical theater, few phrases carry as much ironic baggage as “mission accomplished.” Eight months after the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities under the codename “Operation Midnight Hammer,” President Donald Trump finds himself in a rhetorical loop: Read more

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ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd Ibn Bādīs–Religious Reform and the Architecture of Anti-Colonial Liberation in the Maghreb

Beyond the War on Iran–The Comlex Ways Ancient Lineage Shapes Modern Diplomacy in Tehran and Pakistan

Vile it may be, factual nonetheless: A civilization died today

The Paralysis of Dependency

When Power Trumps Principle–Netanyahu, Jesus, and the Philosophy of Ruthlessness

A Systems Thinking Analysis of the Hormuz Crisis and Structural Inflation

The Convergence of Maoist Protracted War Theory and Iranian Mosaic Defense Doctrine

Why Military Superiority Cannot Secure US Victory in Iran

A Historic Shift: US voters sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis for first time

Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” Moment

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