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Middle East Illusions

Middle East Illusions

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Middle East Illusions explores the complex geopolitics, conflicts, and stories shaping the Middle East and West Asia — with in-depth analysis, balanced insights, and updates you can trust.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Politique et gouvernement
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  • Italy miss out on FIFA World Cup again

    Italy miss out on FIFA World Cup again
    Apr 1 2026
    Italy crashed out of World Cup qualification for a third straight time after a penalty defeat to Bosnia, with Gennaro Gattuso apologising as the Azzurri hit a historic low. The playoff clash at Stadion Bilino Polje ended in heartbreak for the four-time champions, who lost 4-1 on penalties, after a hard-fought contest finished level at the end of extra time. Italy had taken an early lead but were reduced to 10 men before half-time, a setback that shifted the momentum in Bosnia’s favour.
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    2 min
  • Will Iran still play at the World Cup?

    Will Iran still play at the World Cup?
    Mar 2 2026

    In three months, the United States will co-host a football World Cup that Iran have qualified for.

    But last Saturday, the USA along with Israel attacked Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes across West Asia.

    So what could the conflict mean for the countries involved, for Fifa, and for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup? Listen to Mohammad Amin from Doha.

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    7 min
  • Turkey and Syria's New Defense Deal: A Regional Game-Changer?

    Turkey and Syria's New Defense Deal: A Regional Game-Changer?
    Aug 21 2025

    In this episode of Middle East Illusions, host Mohamed Amir examines the newly signed Turkey–Syria Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation. The discussion covers the scope of the agreement, Turkey's strategic motives, implications for Syria's military reconstruction, regional reactions from Iran, Russia, Israel and the Gulf states, and the potential risks for Kurdish forces and local stability.
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    7 min
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