Hilal Khashan
Hilal Khashan is a contributing analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He is a Professor of political science at the American University of Beirut and a respected author and analyst of Middle Eastern affairs. He is the author of six books, including Hizbullah: A Mission to Nowhere. (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2019.) He is currently writing a book titled Saudi Arabia: The Dilemma of Political Reform and the Illusion of Economic Development. He is also the author of more than 110 articles that appeared in journals such as Orbis, The Journal of Conflict Resolution, The Brown Journal of World Affairs, Middle East Quarterly, Third World Quarterly, Israel Affairs, Journal of Religion and Society, Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, and The British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies.
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Understanding Iranian Foreign Policy
Iranian foreign policy is famously difficult to comprehend. When Leonhart Rauwolf, a German physician and traveler, visited Persia in 1573, he described negotiating with the Iranians as a daunting experience. From the 16th century to modern times, the leaders of Iran have dealt with the world duplicitously, developing a reputation for evasiveness and strategic procrastination. […]
Turkey’s Uphill Battle to a Rapprochement With Syria
Since the 1950s, Turkey has expressed interest in the domestic affairs of Syria more than any other Arab country, driven by a long shared border, demographic overlap, security concerns...
Israel’s Graduated Escalation Against Hezbollah
Talk of war between Israel and Hezbollah has been making news since the latter began attacking the former in solidarity with Hamas. Israel has demanded that Hezbollah retreat from...
The Arab-Israeli Conflict and Asymmetric Warfare
Arabs and Israelis fought conventional wars in 1948, 1956 and 1967. The Six-Day War convinced Arabs that their militaries were no match for Israel’s technologically superior forces. Even before...
Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Peace With Israel
Saudi Arabia has always sought peace with Israel, although it dreaded the consequences of publicizing its intent. In 1965, the Arab public ridiculed Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba when he...
The Rift Between Iran and Syria
Syrian President Bashar Assad has reason to distance himself from his erstwhile ally Iran. It’s true that Iran helped stabilize the government in Damascus and was instrumental in putting...
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