MENA Analysis
MENA Analysis is where I write about my interests: the politics, history and economics of the Middle East and North Africa, from the pre-Islamic era to nowadays. I try to explain what’s happening, back it up with sources, add my own thoughts.
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Analysis Geopolitics
Erdoğan and Jetten want more permanent seats on the UN Security Council, but I think the balance of power hasn't changed since WW2. From Korea to the Iran war, it's still the West against Russia and China, and adding seats wouldn't change who actually decides wars.
How states and outside powers compete across the region and the role of great powers.
The historical roots of the modern Middle East.
Oil, markets and the economic foundations of authority.
