Col. Zafer Mourad Archives

El Alamein Airshow: What Lies Behind the Marketing and the Display of Capabilities?

August 17, 2026

Col. Zafer Mourad International defense exhibitions, particularly air and space shows, offer countries and manufacturers a crucial opportunity to demonstrate, […]

From Center of Gravity to Critical Capabilities: The US-Israel operational Approach Against Iran

March 9, 2026

Col. Zafer Mourad The United States, along with allied and Western forces, has begun deploying additional military assets to the […]

EDEX 2025: Turkey & China Dominate as Egypt pushes for defense localization

December 9, 2025

Col. Zafer Mourad The latest edition of EDEX highlighted a clear shift in the regional defense landscape, with Turkish and […]

U.S.–Saudi Strategic Relations and the Prospect of Redeploying U.S. Forces from Europe to the Gulf

November 27, 2025

Col. Zafer Mourad There is a growing discussion about whether Trump’s administration might reduce U.S. troops in Europe and move […]

Geopolitical Integration Between Egypt and Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Imperative Amid Regional Turbulence

July 28, 2025

By Col (Ret.) Zafer Mourad Strategic Affairs Analyst As the MENA region continues to face an array of escalating threats—from […]

ASELSAN: A Leader in the Turkish Security and Defense Industry

January 26, 2025

Col. Zafer Mourad In recent years, the importance of strengthening security and defense industries has gained significant recognition among decision-makers, […]