The Middle East Department is a specialized center of expertise dedicated to high-impact research that includes intelligence analysis and strategic guidance on the region’s most critical security and political developments. The department’s work spans topics such as: Iran’s regional strategy and proxy network, Syria’s conflict dynamics, Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon, Gulf security, radical Islamist movements, and emerging militant actors. Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that integrates geopolitical analysis and OSINT, the department delivers actionable insights to policymakers, defense planners, and international partners, shaping informed strategies to address evolving challenges across the Middle East.