Polistratics | The Brief | 037

Your weekly scan of geopolitics, strategy, and regional flashpoints.

May 25 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani

Forging Stronger Bonds: The Strategic Imperative Of President Trump's Gulf State Visit

by Justin Thomas Russell

May 13 • 

Global Foreign Policy Center

“Voluntary Starvation” and the Death of International Conscience

Gaza and the Calculus of Ethnic Supremacy

May 5 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani

March 2025

Qatar and the United States: A Diplomatic Friendship for the Modern Age

Bridging Misinformation, Fostering Stability, and Safeguarding America’s Interests.

Mar 9 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani

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Team Polistratics

Where Are US-Saudi Defence Ties Heading?

By Sabena Siddiqui

Mar 6 • 

InStrat

December 2024

Qatar’s Decisive Rejection of Europe’s Overreach

As the global order shifts, Qatar and its Gulf allies assert their influence, challenging Europe’s waning dominance with unyielding resolve.

Dec 22, 2024 • 

Team Polistratics

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Syria United? ... A Nation’s Future in Its People’s Hands

A new chapter unfolds for Syria, demanding unity, resilience, and collective action to build a brighter tomorrow.

Dec 11, 2024 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani

November 2024

Pause or Peace?

Winter slows the conflicts in Lebanon and Ukraine, but will it cool the flames—or merely fuel the next cycle of violence?

Nov 27, 2024 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani

Iran’s New Playbook: The Next Steps on the Escalation Ladder

Desperate to re-establish a credible deterrent capability, Iran may double-down on tried and tested methods, or push the envelope.

Nov 4, 2024 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani

October 2024

From Blue to Purple: The Political Transformation of Michigan’s Arab American Voters

Foreign Policy Shifts Prompt a Historic Realignment in the Heartland.

Oct 29, 2024 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani

A Calculated Gamble: Hostage Negotiations in the Wake of Sinwar’s Death

As Israel Celebrates a Tactical Win, the Complexities of Hostage Negotiations and Regional Fallout Loom Larger.

Oct 20, 2024 • 

Team Polistratics

A Pivotal Election for America’s Identity—and the Middle East

As America votes, the Middle East prepares for the fallout of a high-stakes election set to shape global stability.

Oct 17, 2024 • 

Nawaf M. Al-Thani