Executive Summary Golan Heights, a strategic plateau and focal point of conflict for decades, has regained its prominence amidst the political transition in Syria. With Bashar Al-Assad fleeing the country and rebels occupying the space. Israel is eyeing to protect its borders and safeguard its resources, especially the Golan Heights which was captured in the…

Introduction: This report examines Prime Minister Netanyahu’s conflict strategy, drawing parallels to the Begin Doctrine, which advocates for preemptive action and independent defence to counter regional threats.The Begin Doctrine declares any regional enemy that intends to destroy the State of Israel cannot be permitted to obtain weapons of mass destruction, principally, nuclear weapons. The doctrine…

Executive Summary: The Lebanon crisis presents significant challenges to international law, exacerbated by external influences, the dominant role of Hezbollah, and intricate geopolitical dynamics. This situation has strained Lebanon’s sovereignty and weakened the enforcement of international legal norms. Despite the presence of United Nations peacekeeping forces like UNIFIL, compliance with international law conventions remains elusive.…

1. Executive Summary: The Israel-Lebanon conflict is a long-standing and complex situation involving various groups in the region, such as the Lebanese government, Israel, Hezbollah, and other militant organizations. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was formed on March 19, 1978, to help stop hostilities between Israel and Lebanon after the Israeli invasion.…

Overview: In a series of recent military clashes in Rafah, Gaza, Israeli forces have reportedly eliminated Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, along with two senior Hamas commanders, Mohammed Hamdan and Hani Hamidan. This development marks a significant blow to Hamas’s leadership structure, although questions about the long-term impact on the organization’s operational…

Executive Summary The Israel-Lebanon oil rig crisis revolves around disputed maritime borders in the eastern Mediterranean, with significant economic and security implications. Both countries claim overlapping waters rich in natural gas, particularly the Karish gas field, which Israel intends to exploit, and Lebanon asserts lies partly within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Hezbollah, the Lebanese…

Executive Summary: This report takes us through the troubled landscapes of the Gaza Strip. It discusses the two corridors – Philadelphi Corridor and the Netzarim Corridor and what transpired to bring about its existence. It analyzes why Israel wanted to quite literally ‘cement’ its presence there notwithstanding its understanding with Egypt. It discusses what is…

Executive Summary This report analyzes the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, unraveling their strategic and military dynamics in West Asia. Over the past 18 years, Hezbollah has fortified its military capabilities, including constructing underground networks and missile systems. On the other hand, Israel has established itself as a regional power, advancing defense technologies that outpace Hezbollah’s preparations. Supported…

Executive Summary: This report goes in depth about the land corridor of Iran which stretches from Iran to Lebanon. The corridor is used to transport people and weapons from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon via land passage through Iraq and Syria. The land corridor has been built to aid the axis of resistance in their…

 Situation Overview: Current Status: Iran is engaging in psychological warfare by delaying its promised retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, in Tehran. This delay has created an atmosphere of uncertainty and speculation, enhancing the psychological impact on both regional and global actors. Key Developments: Iran continues to vow revenge…