Archie Stride... live?
a somewhat regularly updated collection of my briefs, essays, and interviews on…
the Middle East; geopolitics, strategy, intelligence; programming & security
Recent Work
- Strategy Brief Dec 2025 An assessment of and recommendations on Ahmed al-Sharaa's strategy towards DAANES.
- Policy Paper Dec 2025 In Libya, the UN must take a more proactive approach in implementing Disarmament, Demobilisation, and Reintegration.
- Policy Paper Nov 2025 Syria should improve its relationship with Iran instead of removing the latter’s influence.
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below are some articles that I've written on living in the Middle East & elsewhere...