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Dr. Theodore Karasik

Dr. Theodore Karasik

Dr. Theodore Karasik is a Washington DC-based analyst of regional geo-political affairs. He received his Ph.D in History from UCLA in Los Angeles, California in four fields: Middle East, Russia, Caucasus, and a specialized sub-field in Cultural Anthropology focusing on tribes and clans. He tweets @tkarasik.

Why all eyes should be on the Indian Ocean

Now that we are in 2014, many eyes will be focused on the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean covers a vast area stretching from the coasts of East Africa in the west, to Malaysia and Australia in the east......

 Another shifting of the sands in Syria

As the Syrian civil war enters into its 34th month, the chances for a peaceful solution are slimmer than a couple of months ago...

 The GCC summit and its aftermath: a moment to remember

In mid-December, the defense ministers and heads of delegations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States concluded their 34th session. Besides usual GCC business, the Kuwait Summit was......

 Gate to the Balkans: UAE and Serbia strengthen ties

The nature of the newly evolved relationship between the UAE and Serbia is mutually beneficial...

 Thoughts on Iran’s post-Khamenei future

Replacing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader will not be easy...

 The growing phenomena of ungovernable territories

Borders are becoming evermore porous...

 Arms to Egypt, from Russia with love

Since the fall of the Mubarak regime, the Egyptian military has been in a precarious position...

 Taking precarious steps in the P5+1 talks

The latest round of the P5+1 talks revealed the difficulties between all parties. The U.S., UK, French and German foreign ministers made unscheduled trips to Geneva to help push through the beginning......