MEI Perspectives

Since the beginning of the United States-Israel war against Iran on 28 February, the conflict has embroiled the…
West Asia — comprising the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states alongside Iran and Israel — is typically viewed…
On 28 February, Iran was attacked by Israel and the United States in what was portrayed as a…
Introduction The arrival of a United States naval “armada” in the Middle East region, followed by President Donald…
Non-traditional security (NTS) has become a central idiom shaping international politics in the 21st Century. Unlike traditional security,…
The United States occupies a paradoxical position in world politics today. Its military power remains unmatched in scale,…
The enduring threat posed by the Islamic State (IS) in Syria remains a critical concern, as evidenced by…
The Gaza War has ended after two years that rocked the region from the shores of the Mediterranean…
The National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute’s (MEI-NUS) Annual Conference offered a great opportunity to discuss priorities…
There is cautious optimism that the newly-announced plan[1] to end the Gaza conflict might finally bring closure to…