Russia’s Ebbing Grip:
What the Ukraine War Means for Moscow in the Middle East

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Palestinians Continue to be Haunted by the Ghosts of Oslo

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Iran’s “Look East” Strategy:
Continuity and Change under Raisi

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Why Japan Should Welcome Saudi Arabia into the GCAP Fighter Jet Alliance

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September 20, 2023
Issue Brief -
Russia’s Ebbing Grip: What the Ukraine War Means for Moscow in the Middle East

This issue brief argues that the war has thus far not changed Russia’s position in the Middle East in any significant way. Moscow strives to maintain its place and influence in regional geopolitics as much as possible.

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September 14, 2023
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Iran’s “Look East” Strategy: Continuity and Change under Raisi

Iran’s “Look East” policy is generally understood as a strategy aimed at fostering stronger political, economic, and strategic connections with countries in the Eastern hemisphere, particularly in Asia, with the goal of broadening alliance networks and diminishing Iran’s susceptibility to Western powers’ influence.

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August 29, 2023
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South Korea and GCC States: A Growing Partnership

Over the past few years, Asian powers have strengthened their economic, political, and security relations with countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). While much attention has been given to China’s growing role, another Asian power has been working diligently and consistently to expand its own footprint across the region, notably in the Gulf: South Korea.

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September 20, 2023
Issue Brief -
Russia’s Ebbing Grip: What the Ukraine War Means for Moscow in the Middle East

This issue brief argues that the war has thus far not changed Russia’s position in the Middle East in any significant way. Moscow strives to maintain its place and influence in regional geopolitics as much as possible.

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September 14, 2023
Issue Brief -
Iran’s “Look East” Strategy: Continuity and Change under Raisi

Iran’s “Look East” policy is generally understood as a strategy aimed at fostering stronger political, economic, and strategic connections with countries in the Eastern hemisphere, particularly in Asia, with the goal of broadening alliance networks and diminishing Iran’s susceptibility to Western powers’ influence.

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August 29, 2023
Issue Brief -
South Korea and GCC States: A Growing Partnership

Over the past few years, Asian powers have strengthened their economic, political, and security relations with countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). While much attention has been given to China’s growing role, another Asian power has been working diligently and consistently to expand its own footprint across the region, notably in the Gulf: South Korea.

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Events

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5 September 2023
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A Pending Crisis? Global Economic Slowdown in the MENA Region
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15 May 2023
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The Battle for Sudan: Drivers and Ramifications
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12 April 2023
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The Second Intifada: Reflections and Implications for Palestine Today
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05 September 2023
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A Pending Crisis? Global Economic Slowdown in the MENA Region

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15 May 2023
past event 4:00 pm AST - 5:15 pm AST

The Battle for Sudan: Drivers and Ramifications

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12 April 2023
past event 3:00 pm AST - 4:00 pm AST

The Second Intifada: Reflections and Implications for Palestine Today

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Afkar

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September 26, 2023
How Acting as Mediator Expands Qatar’s Geopolitical Reach

Qatar is increasingly flexing its diplomatic muscles. A high-profile prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran earlier this month is the latest in a string of painstaking agreements mediated by the Gulf state, and could lead to further diplomatic efforts as the countries try to jumpstart stalled nuclear talks. The prisoner swap was the… Continue reading How Acting as Mediator Expands Qatar’s Geopolitical Reach

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September 17, 2023
Palestinians Continue to be Haunted by the Ghosts of Oslo

A decade after the initial Oslo Accord was signed in 1993, public opinion on the process it spawned was divided between those who believed it was a promising initiative to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace that was tragically derailed, and those who insisted that it lacked the rudimentary elements of a meaningful peace process. Today, those who… Continue reading Palestinians Continue to be Haunted by the Ghosts of Oslo

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September 12, 2023
Why Japan Should Welcome Saudi Arabia into the GCAP Fighter Jet Alliance

Saudi Arabia has been intensifying its diplomatic efforts to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint effort by Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy to build a next-generation combat jet. When Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Saudi Arabia in July, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directly asked to join the alliance. But… Continue reading Why Japan Should Welcome Saudi Arabia into the GCAP Fighter Jet Alliance

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September 26, 2023
How Acting as Mediator Expands Qatar’s Geopolitical Reach

Qatar is increasingly flexing its diplomatic muscles. A high-profile prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran earlier this month is the latest in a string of painstaking agreements mediated by the Gulf state, and could lead to further diplomatic efforts as the countries try to jumpstart stalled nuclear talks. The prisoner swap was the… Continue reading How Acting as Mediator Expands Qatar’s Geopolitical Reach

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September 17, 2023
Palestinians Continue to be Haunted by the Ghosts of Oslo

A decade after the initial Oslo Accord was signed in 1993, public opinion on the process it spawned was divided between those who believed it was a promising initiative to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace that was tragically derailed, and those who insisted that it lacked the rudimentary elements of a meaningful peace process. Today, those who… Continue reading Palestinians Continue to be Haunted by the Ghosts of Oslo

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September 12, 2023
Why Japan Should Welcome Saudi Arabia into the GCAP Fighter Jet Alliance

Saudi Arabia has been intensifying its diplomatic efforts to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint effort by Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy to build a next-generation combat jet. When Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Saudi Arabia in July, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directly asked to join the alliance. But… Continue reading Why Japan Should Welcome Saudi Arabia into the GCAP Fighter Jet Alliance

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