How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies?
Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

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A Crisis Averted in Palestinian
Banking Portends a Total Collapse

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Why Jihadist Groups Never Really Die

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December 23, 2024
Analysis Paper -
How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

Concerns about corruption have been at the center of public dissatisfaction over the quality of governance in many Arab countries. Anger over bureaucratic indifference and malfeasance was one of the main drivers behind the Arab Spring in 2010 and 2011. In 2019, corruption concerns animated the unrest in Lebanon, Iraq and Sudan. Polling data from… Continue reading How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

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December 11, 2024
Issue Brief -
The Gulf and the Horn of Africa: Investing in Security

The Horn of Africa (HoA) and the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) share a long history of commercial, cultural, religious, and security ties. In recent years, relations between both witnessed consequential developments, primarily within the security and economic realms. These domains have grown to hold an important role in ties between both regions due to the global strategic importance of the Red Sea, a vital maritime route.

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December 10, 2024
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Asia & the Middle East Beyond Energy: Towards Security and Defense Cooperation

Introduction The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has long been shaped by the interests of major global powers. Traditionally, Western powers, particularly the United States and a number of European countries, have played dominant roles in the region’s defense frameworks and security architecture. However, recent years have seen a notable shift in this dynamic,… Continue reading Asia & the Middle East Beyond Energy: Towards Security and Defense Cooperation

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December 23, 2024
Analysis Paper -
How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

Concerns about corruption have been at the center of public dissatisfaction over the quality of governance in many Arab countries. Anger over bureaucratic indifference and malfeasance was one of the main drivers behind the Arab Spring in 2010 and 2011. In 2019, corruption concerns animated the unrest in Lebanon, Iraq and Sudan. Polling data from… Continue reading How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

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December 23, 2024
Analysis Paper -
How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

Concerns about corruption have been at the center of public dissatisfaction over the quality of governance in many Arab countries. Anger over bureaucratic indifference and malfeasance was one of the main drivers behind the Arab Spring in 2010 and 2011. In 2019, corruption concerns animated the unrest in Lebanon, Iraq and Sudan. Polling data from… Continue reading How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

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December 23, 2024
Analysis Paper -
How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

Concerns about corruption have been at the center of public dissatisfaction over the quality of governance in many Arab countries. Anger over bureaucratic indifference and malfeasance was one of the main drivers behind the Arab Spring in 2010 and 2011. In 2019, corruption concerns animated the unrest in Lebanon, Iraq and Sudan. Polling data from… Continue reading How Effective Are Arab Anticorruption Agencies? Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

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December 11, 2024
Issue Brief -
The Gulf and the Horn of Africa: Investing in Security

The Horn of Africa (HoA) and the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) share a long history of commercial, cultural, religious, and security ties. In recent years, relations between both witnessed consequential developments, primarily within the security and economic realms. These domains have grown to hold an important role in ties between both regions due to the global strategic importance of the Red Sea, a vital maritime route.

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9 December 2024
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Palestine’s Path Forward: Operationalizing Vehicles of Accountability
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7 December 2024
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From Challenges to Change: Enhancing Global South Health through Collaboration
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7 December 2024
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Shifting Arab Public Opinion and the Gaza War
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09 December 2024
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Palestine’s Path Forward: Operationalizing Vehicles of Accountability

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07 December 2024
past event 3:30 pm GMT - 4:15 pm GMT

From Challenges to Change: Enhancing Global South Health through Collaboration

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07 December 2024
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Shifting Arab Public Opinion and the Gaza War

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Afkar

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December 30, 2024
Regional Economy Faces Plenty of Challenges—and Reasons for Hope—in 2025

Despite the turmoil rocking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), there may be some glimmers of hope for the region’s economies in 2025. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are both projecting an uptick in growth in most MENA economies. However, structural challenges, political instability, and geopolitical tensions will continue to… Continue reading Regional Economy Faces Plenty of Challenges—and Reasons for Hope—in 2025

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December 23, 2024
A Crisis Averted in Palestinian Banking Portends a Total Collapse

In early December, the Palestinian banking sector narrowly avoided financial freefall, as Israel’s far-right finance minister toyed with removing a crucial safeguard underpinning the correspondent relationship between Palestinian and Israeli banks. These safeguards protect the Israeli side from domestic and international legal risks arising from transactions with their Palestinian counterparts, offering immunity and indemnify if… Continue reading A Crisis Averted in Palestinian Banking Portends a Total Collapse

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December 16, 2024
Why Jihadist Groups Never Really Die

The lightening quick takeover of Syria by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led-fighters in an offensive that began on November 27 and ousted the 54-year old Assad regime by December 8, has been stunning. Indeed, the speed of developments has left many observers with more questions than answers, including on the character of the rebel forces,… Continue reading Why Jihadist Groups Never Really Die

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December 30, 2024
Regional Economy Faces Plenty of Challenges—and Reasons for Hope—in 2025

Despite the turmoil rocking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), there may be some glimmers of hope for the region’s economies in 2025. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are both projecting an uptick in growth in most MENA economies. However, structural challenges, political instability, and geopolitical tensions will continue to… Continue reading Regional Economy Faces Plenty of Challenges—and Reasons for Hope—in 2025

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December 23, 2024
A Crisis Averted in Palestinian Banking Portends a Total Collapse

In early December, the Palestinian banking sector narrowly avoided financial freefall, as Israel’s far-right finance minister toyed with removing a crucial safeguard underpinning the correspondent relationship between Palestinian and Israeli banks. These safeguards protect the Israeli side from domestic and international legal risks arising from transactions with their Palestinian counterparts, offering immunity and indemnify if… Continue reading A Crisis Averted in Palestinian Banking Portends a Total Collapse

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December 16, 2024
Why Jihadist Groups Never Really Die

The lightening quick takeover of Syria by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led-fighters in an offensive that began on November 27 and ousted the 54-year old Assad regime by December 8, has been stunning. Indeed, the speed of developments has left many observers with more questions than answers, including on the character of the rebel forces,… Continue reading Why Jihadist Groups Never Really Die

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