As Israel prepares for the parliamentary election scheduled for 27 October 2026, its political landscape remains deeply fragmented, shaped by ideological divisions, competing visions of national security, and disagreements over...
Tag: Mediterranean
Mokha: A Strategic Port Shaped by History, Trade, and Conflict
OSMED is pleased to share with its readers an insightful piece on the Yemeni port city of Mokha, written by professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi. The Red Sea is the emerging battlefield...
Dire Straits: The War in Iran and Its Impact on Mediterranean Security
The jump in oil prices following the brief resumption of clashes between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July 2026 is a constant reminder of the...
Egypt and Türkiye: From strategic rivalry to managed competition
The full rapprochement between Egypt and Türkiye represents one of the most significant geopolitical realignments in the Mediterranean over the past decade. It does not signal genuine reconciliation. Instead, it...
The Spartan Trap: Israel, the US, and the Political Economy of War
The conflict that started on February 28, 2026 with attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran has had tremendous human and economic costs. Estimates indicate that around 3,000...
Between Tehran and Ankara: Syria as a Battleground for Regional Influence
Within the Mediterranean region, Syria has been a key strategic battleground for regional and external powers. Due to a civil war that began in 2011, Syria has become internally fragmented....
Shifting Sands: Donald Trump and the Middle East
Since Donald Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025, the Middle East has been the defining foreign policy issue of his administration. The region has become the most prominent testing ground...
The Rubicon: Israel and Iran at War
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation "Rising Lion” - a major attack against Iran. The goal of the military operation was to severely downgrade and possibly eliminate Iran’s nuclear...
Lone Survivor: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, and Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu is the longest-serving prime minister in the history of Israel. The leader of the Likud party has broken this record thanks to a combination of pragmatism and a...
Mediterraneo: sicurezza e contrasto ai migranti irregolari
Nell’ultimo ventennio, il costante flusso di migranti verso le coste dell’Europa ha spinto la maggior parte degli Stati europei ad assumere posizioni sempre più rigide sul dossier. Se da una...