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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
Contact us at afkar@mecouncil.org.

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Economic Diversification is the GCC’s Top Priority

Saudi Arabia has taken great steps to diversify its economy – Kuwait must follow suit.

Nasser Saidi
The Development Road Project – Council Views

Iraq, Türkiye, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates agreed to collaborate on the ambitious Development Road project. ME Council experts assess the drivers behind the agreement and feasibility of the initiative.    

Ranj Alaaldin, Dania Thafer, Galip Dalay, Özge Genç, June Park
What Next for the War Between Iran and Israel?

Following Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israel, and Tel Aviv's retaliation, what is the outlook for the regional spillover of the war on Gaza? 

Ranj Alaaldin
Iran-Israel Tensions Emerge from the Shadows – Council Views

Middle East Council experts analyze the implications of the exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel for the ongoing war on Gaza.

Galip Dalay, Omar H. Rahman, Ranj Alaaldin, Özge Genç, Adel Abdel Ghafar, Shahram Akbarzadeh, Hamidreza Azizi
Can BRICS Really Drop the Dollar?

For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the international reserve currency. With many countries now seeking an alternative, and BRICS adding new members, are the dollar’s heydays numbered?

Paul Dyer
Interview: Erdogan’s Last Elections?

In this interview with Afkār, Özge Genç, an expert on elections and democratic governance, analyzes the results of Türkiye’s pivotal local elections held on March 31, 2024.

Özge Genç