The Middle East’s Fragile Reset: Actors, Battlegrounds, and (Dis)order

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Myth-Makers Cannot Hide Palestine’s Truth

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Qatar’s Next Diplomatic Step in Latin America?

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Arrest Netanyahu and Halt the Gaza Genocide

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Publications

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November 26, 2023
Dossier -
The Middle East’s Fragile Reset: Actors, Battlegrounds, and (Dis)order

The question of (dis)order remains central to current debates on Middle Eastern politics and security. It is a multifaceted question with security, political, and economic dimensions and is intimately interlinked with the Middle East’s place in the changing global system and external powers’ relations with the region. 

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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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November 26, 2023
Dossier -
The Middle East’s Fragile Reset: Actors, Battlegrounds, and (Dis)order

The question of (dis)order remains central to current debates on Middle Eastern politics and security. It is a multifaceted question with security, political, and economic dimensions and is intimately interlinked with the Middle East’s place in the changing global system and external powers’ relations with the region. 

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November 26, 2023
Dossier -
The Middle East’s Fragile Reset: Actors, Battlegrounds, and (Dis)order

The question of (dis)order remains central to current debates on Middle Eastern politics and security. It is a multifaceted question with security, political, and economic dimensions and is intimately interlinked with the Middle East’s place in the changing global system and external powers’ relations with the region. 

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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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Events

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26 October 2023
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Gaza’s Unfolding Tragedy: Palestinian and Regional Perspectives
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6 November 2023
past event 9:30 am AST - 3:45 pm AST
The 19th Korea Middle East Cooperation Forum: Towards Stronger Cooperation and Partnership
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5 September 2023
past event 4:00 pm GMT - 5:15 pm GMT
A Pending Crisis? Global Economic Slowdown in the MENA Region
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26 October 2023
past event 5:00 pm AST - 6:15 pm AST

Gaza’s Unfolding Tragedy: Palestinian and Regional Perspectives

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06 November 2023
past event 9:30 am AST - 3:45 pm AST

The 19th Korea Middle East Cooperation Forum: Towards Stronger Cooperation and Partnership

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05 September 2023
past event 4:00 pm GMT - 5:15 pm GMT

A Pending Crisis? Global Economic Slowdown in the MENA Region

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Afkar

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November 30, 2023
Will COP28 Accelerate Climate Action in the Gulf and Beyond?

The states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have been pivotal to the global economy for decades, accounting for around 30 percent of confirmed petroleum reserves worldwide and 20 percent of total natural gas reserves. Yet as the effects of climate change intensify and global climate policies impact the bottom line for hydrocarbon exporters, those… Continue reading Will COP28 Accelerate Climate Action in the Gulf and Beyond?

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November 23, 2023
Myth-Makers Cannot Hide Palestine’s Truth

The latest round of the Palestine-Israel conflict has lasted more than three weeks and, judging by the reluctance on the Israeli side for a truce, will continue for a long time. Despite the uncertainties of the endgame, the implications are already visible, one of which is that the Palestine issue has come back to the… Continue reading Myth-Makers Cannot Hide Palestine’s Truth

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November 21, 2023
Qatar’s Next Diplomatic Step in Latin America?

Qatar has garnered significant global attention for its role in negotiating the release of hostages held by Hamas after its attack on Israel on October 7. The Gulf state’s recent mediation efforts have also extended beyond the borders of its own region, particularly in Latin America where its economic and diplomatic channels are widening.    On… Continue reading Qatar’s Next Diplomatic Step in Latin America?

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November 30, 2023
Will COP28 Accelerate Climate Action in the Gulf and Beyond?

The states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have been pivotal to the global economy for decades, accounting for around 30 percent of confirmed petroleum reserves worldwide and 20 percent of total natural gas reserves. Yet as the effects of climate change intensify and global climate policies impact the bottom line for hydrocarbon exporters, those… Continue reading Will COP28 Accelerate Climate Action in the Gulf and Beyond?

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November 23, 2023
Myth-Makers Cannot Hide Palestine’s Truth

The latest round of the Palestine-Israel conflict has lasted more than three weeks and, judging by the reluctance on the Israeli side for a truce, will continue for a long time. Despite the uncertainties of the endgame, the implications are already visible, one of which is that the Palestine issue has come back to the… Continue reading Myth-Makers Cannot Hide Palestine’s Truth

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November 21, 2023
Qatar’s Next Diplomatic Step in Latin America?

Qatar has garnered significant global attention for its role in negotiating the release of hostages held by Hamas after its attack on Israel on October 7. The Gulf state’s recent mediation efforts have also extended beyond the borders of its own region, particularly in Latin America where its economic and diplomatic channels are widening.    On… Continue reading Qatar’s Next Diplomatic Step in Latin America?

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