MENA Food Subsidies Are Here to Stay — For Now

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October 28, 2025
Policy Paper -
Gulf Industrial Policy in a Changing Global Economy

Industrial policy, which is the proactive effort by governments to support strategic industries, is experiencing a global resurgence after years of neglect. However, even when interest waned globally, industrial policy had continued to play a key role among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments.

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October 14, 2025
Issue Brief -
MENA Food Subsidies Are Here to Stay — For Now

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has historically relied heavily on subsidies, a form of government assistance that entails the provision of select goods or services at below-cost prices. Fundamentally a price stabilization mechanism and a buffer against the detrimental impacts of economic shocks, subsidies across the region have evolved into instruments of social protection aimed at alleviating poverty and addressing social inequalities, by lowering the cost of living and improving the access of low-income households to food and energy staples. In resource-abundant countries, they further serve as wealth redistribution mechanisms

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October 6, 2025
Analysis Paper -
Türkiye’s Youth Perspectives on the War on Gaza

Abstract This analysis paper examines how young people in Türkiye, who are digitally connected, understand Israel’s war on Gaza. It explores the relationship between their interpretations and their political beliefs, as well as their views on international politics and Türkiye’s foreign policy. This study analyzes nine focus groups (n=51) from various cohorts, including religious-conservative, secular,… Continue reading Türkiye’s Youth Perspectives on the War on Gaza

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October 28, 2025
Policy Paper -
Gulf Industrial Policy in a Changing Global Economy

Industrial policy, which is the proactive effort by governments to support strategic industries, is experiencing a global resurgence after years of neglect. However, even when interest waned globally, industrial policy had continued to play a key role among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments.

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October 28, 2025
Policy Paper -
Gulf Industrial Policy in a Changing Global Economy

Industrial policy, which is the proactive effort by governments to support strategic industries, is experiencing a global resurgence after years of neglect. However, even when interest waned globally, industrial policy had continued to play a key role among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments.

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October 28, 2025
Policy Paper -
Gulf Industrial Policy in a Changing Global Economy

Industrial policy, which is the proactive effort by governments to support strategic industries, is experiencing a global resurgence after years of neglect. However, even when interest waned globally, industrial policy had continued to play a key role among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments.

learn more
October 28, 2025
Policy Paper -
Gulf Industrial Policy in a Changing Global Economy

Industrial policy, which is the proactive effort by governments to support strategic industries, is experiencing a global resurgence after years of neglect. However, even when interest waned globally, industrial policy had continued to play a key role among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments.

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October 14, 2025
Issue Brief -
MENA Food Subsidies Are Here to Stay — For Now

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has historically relied heavily on subsidies, a form of government assistance that entails the provision of select goods or services at below-cost prices. Fundamentally a price stabilization mechanism and a buffer against the detrimental impacts of economic shocks, subsidies across the region have evolved into instruments of social protection aimed at alleviating poverty and addressing social inequalities, by lowering the cost of living and improving the access of low-income households to food and energy staples. In resource-abundant countries, they further serve as wealth redistribution mechanisms

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October 6, 2025
Analysis Paper -
Türkiye’s Youth Perspectives on the War on Gaza

Abstract This analysis paper examines how young people in Türkiye, who are digitally connected, understand Israel’s war on Gaza. It explores the relationship between their interpretations and their political beliefs, as well as their views on international politics and Türkiye’s foreign policy. This study analyzes nine focus groups (n=51) from various cohorts, including religious-conservative, secular,… Continue reading Türkiye’s Youth Perspectives on the War on Gaza

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Events

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20 October 2025
past event 9:00 am GMT - 5:00 pm GMT
Beyond the Great Powers: The Rise of Middle Power Diplomacy in the Middle East
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27 October 2025
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Regional Conflict Dynamics and Pathways to Peace in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East: The Doha Synthesis Dialogue
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10 November 2025
upcoming event 10:00 am GMT - 5:30 pm GMT
The 21st Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum
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20 October 2025
past event 9:00 am GMT - 5:00 pm GMT

Beyond the Great Powers: The Rise of Middle Power Diplomacy in the Middle East

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27 October 2025
past event 9:00 am GMT - 5:00 pm GMT

Regional Conflict Dynamics and Pathways to Peace in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East: The Doha Synthesis Dialogue

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10 November 2025
upcoming event 10:00 am GMT - 5:30 pm GMT

The 21st Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum

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October 30, 2025
As Renewal of Iran-Israel War Looms, What Lessons Can Be Learned from June?

Since Israel’s 12-day war with Iran came to an end last June, the prospect of a return to fighting has loomed large, primarily because Israel has yet to achieve all of its goals vis-a-vis Iran and may be determined to do so. Though the war was likely driven by more than one consideration, Israel’s overarching… Continue reading As Renewal of Iran-Israel War Looms, What Lessons Can Be Learned from June?

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October 22, 2025
Is Israel Undermining its Ties with China? 

For decades, China and Israel have maintained a relatively strong and pragmatic relationship, grounded in extensive trade and technological cooperation. Yet after two years of Israeli devastation in Gaza, along with its broader military operations across the Middle East, it is clear that Israel’s actions have strained its relationship with Beijing. Although their ties have… Continue reading Is Israel Undermining its Ties with China? 

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October 18, 2025
Jordan’s Energy Dilemma Drives Detente with China 

Israel’s war in Gaza has presented Jordan with a pressing conundrum. The resource-starved kingdom’s lack of fossil fuels has long forced it to rely heavily on energy imports, largely from the Gulf—but also from its neighbor, Israel. Yet the Jordanian public, particularly its large Palestinian population, is outraged by Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza.… Continue reading Jordan’s Energy Dilemma Drives Detente with China 

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October 30, 2025
As Renewal of Iran-Israel War Looms, What Lessons Can Be Learned from June?

Since Israel’s 12-day war with Iran came to an end last June, the prospect of a return to fighting has loomed large, primarily because Israel has yet to achieve all of its goals vis-a-vis Iran and may be determined to do so. Though the war was likely driven by more than one consideration, Israel’s overarching… Continue reading As Renewal of Iran-Israel War Looms, What Lessons Can Be Learned from June?

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October 22, 2025
Is Israel Undermining its Ties with China? 

For decades, China and Israel have maintained a relatively strong and pragmatic relationship, grounded in extensive trade and technological cooperation. Yet after two years of Israeli devastation in Gaza, along with its broader military operations across the Middle East, it is clear that Israel’s actions have strained its relationship with Beijing. Although their ties have… Continue reading Is Israel Undermining its Ties with China? 

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October 18, 2025
Jordan’s Energy Dilemma Drives Detente with China 

Israel’s war in Gaza has presented Jordan with a pressing conundrum. The resource-starved kingdom’s lack of fossil fuels has long forced it to rely heavily on energy imports, largely from the Gulf—but also from its neighbor, Israel. Yet the Jordanian public, particularly its large Palestinian population, is outraged by Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza.… Continue reading Jordan’s Energy Dilemma Drives Detente with China 

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