Author: Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards
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Saudi Arabia’s standoff with Qatar continues – and Donald Trump has made it worse
The recent crisis in Qatar has highlighted profound weaknesses in Donald Trump’s approach to global politics says Prof Beverley Milton-Edwards.
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CIRS Book Launch: Contemporary Politics in the Middle East
There is always a sense of timeliness about the politics of the Middle East and a pressing sense of the issues, says Beverley Milton-Edwards.
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Syria: who’s involved, and what do they want?
In the days since an alleged chemical attack outside Damascus, the pressure in Syria has risen dramatically. With outside powers launching missile strikes on Syrian ground targets as the Assad government’s backers warned them against it, here’s a rundown of who the major players are with a contribution from Prof Beverley Milton-Edwards.
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Jerusalem, in search of an honest broker
Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards looks at Trump’s recent backing of Israel’s claim on Jerusalem and questions the future of the role of the US as a neutral mediator in the Middle East.
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Most people in the Middle East are living on the edge
Four scenarios are likely to characterize the future of the MENA region meaning the majority of the citizens in the Middle East and North Africa will be living on the edge says Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards.
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Egypt mosque attack: new level of horror in decades-long struggle to control Sinai
Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards looks at the Sinai region of Egypt which successive governments have failed to control and which have become a breeding ground for Jihadist militant groups.
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Contagion effect and the Saudi grand game in the Middle East
The willingness of Mohammed bin Salman to embark on a series of moves against Iranian power in the Middle East already shows evidence of severe miscalculation says Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards.
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Iraq’s security dilemma and the intractable problem of the PMF
Given the current political forces in Baghdad and security realities in Mosul, an incremental approach is needed says Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards and Alexander Brammer.
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Mosul eyes Kurdish referendum
The authors recently travelled to Erbil and Baghdad to conduct interviews with Iraqi officials, international actors from the U.S.-led coalition, and others on the ground.
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Jerusalem: securing spaces in holy places
There are actors involved in all sides of this dispute who must now encourage enduring dialogue for conflict prevention. Jerusalem should remain the city of peace not conflict says Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards.