Iraq held its sixth post-2003 parliamentary elections on the 11th of November. More than 7,700 candidates divided between 69 party and alliance as well as 75 candidates running independently competed over the Council of Representatives’ 329 seats. The elections come at a peculiar regional situation characterized by tension and uncertainty. They could also be seen as a referendum on the power each political actor has on the ground as well as on the performance of the governmen

By Luciano Zaccara Principal Researcher Download a PDF English abstract   This article explores the volatile strategic triad between Iran, Israel, and the United States through the metaphor of the three-body problem, highlighting how structural instability and conflicting goals undermine sustained deterrence. Using the June 2025 escalation as a case study, it argues for adaptive crisis management over traditional deterrence frameworks.   Resúmen en español   Este artículo exp

8 Dec 2024, Doha-Qatar Organized by New Ground Research and Gulf Research Center in Partnership with Doha Fourm The Gulf Perspectives on Regional Security roundtable examined the  GCC Vision for Regional Security  in light of current threat challenges and emerging opportunities for regional cooperation. Participants explored how improved partnerships could advance peace, security, and prosperity within the region and beyond. The discussion addressed GCC politics, geoeconomics