Iran in the Middle East:
Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

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Can BRICS Really Drop the Dollar?

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Interview: Kuwait’s First Elections
under the New Emir

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Washington’s Dilemma over Hamas in Qatar

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April 19, 2024
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Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

Introduction Iran’s role in the Middle East is both historical and evolving, marked by a strategic interplay of religion, ideology, politics, and regional dynamics. As a country situated at the core of vital geopolitical junctures, Iran’s actions have far-reaching implications, resonating across the region and beyond. This dossier is dedicated to deciphering the complexities of… Continue reading Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

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April 4, 2024
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Sudan’s Puzzle: Confronting Climate Change in a War-torn State

Sudan is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. Rising temperatures, increasingly erratic monsoon rains, prolonged droughts and frequent flooding pose mounting threats to both the environment and human society. Despite some efforts to mitigate these phenomena, Sudan’s latest conflict has highlighted the complex relationship between environmental fragility and geopolitical turmoil.

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March 4, 2024
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Qatar’s Investments in Iraq Expand Strategic Relations

Strategic relations between Qatar and Iraq through Qatari investments, and the challenges related to protecting Qatari investments in Iraq.

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April 19, 2024
Dossier -
Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

Introduction Iran’s role in the Middle East is both historical and evolving, marked by a strategic interplay of religion, ideology, politics, and regional dynamics. As a country situated at the core of vital geopolitical junctures, Iran’s actions have far-reaching implications, resonating across the region and beyond. This dossier is dedicated to deciphering the complexities of… Continue reading Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

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April 19, 2024
Dossier -
Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

Introduction Iran’s role in the Middle East is both historical and evolving, marked by a strategic interplay of religion, ideology, politics, and regional dynamics. As a country situated at the core of vital geopolitical junctures, Iran’s actions have far-reaching implications, resonating across the region and beyond. This dossier is dedicated to deciphering the complexities of… Continue reading Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

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April 4, 2024
Issue Brief -
Sudan’s Puzzle: Confronting Climate Change in a War-torn State

Sudan is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change. Rising temperatures, increasingly erratic monsoon rains, prolonged droughts and frequent flooding pose mounting threats to both the environment and human society. Despite some efforts to mitigate these phenomena, Sudan’s latest conflict has highlighted the complex relationship between environmental fragility and geopolitical turmoil.

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March 4, 2024
Issue Brief -
Qatar’s Investments in Iraq Expand Strategic Relations

Strategic relations between Qatar and Iraq through Qatari investments, and the challenges related to protecting Qatari investments in Iraq.

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Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?
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17 April 2024
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Unfolding Tragedy: Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis
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20 March 2024
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Annual Suhoor: Voices from the Arab Diaspora: Public intellectuals, Literature, and Exile
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22 April 2024
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Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence?

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17 April 2024
past event 4:00 pm GMT - GMT

Unfolding Tragedy: Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis

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20 March 2024
past event 9:00 pm GMT - 11:00 pm GMT

Annual Suhoor: Voices from the Arab Diaspora: Public intellectuals, Literature, and Exile

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Afkar

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April 23, 2024
Iran-Israel Tensions Emerge from the Shadows – Council Views

On April 13, Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time in its history, retaliating for Israel’s killing of three top Iranian commanders in Damascus on April 1. Israel has since responded with a limited strike, and the United States and its allies imposed expanded sanctions on Iran. Middle East Council scholars examine the implications… Continue reading Iran-Israel Tensions Emerge from the Shadows – Council Views

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April 19, 2024
Can BRICS Really Drop the Dollar?

The new year saw four of the largest economies in the Middle East and North Africa join the BRICS economic union. The accession by Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates represents a strategic step away from the United States and Europe. For the new BRICS members, it could open new opportunities for… Continue reading Can BRICS Really Drop the Dollar?

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April 9, 2024
Interview: Kuwait’s First Elections under the New Emir

1. Kuwait has faced political gridlock, resulting in four elections over the past four years and deteriorating social services. In this month’s parliamentary elections, the opposition maintained a 29-seat majority in the 50-member body, closely resembling the previous year’s outcome. What do these results indicate for Kuwait’s political landscape and potential reforms? Hope springs eternal,… Continue reading Interview: Kuwait’s First Elections under the New Emir

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April 23, 2024
Iran-Israel Tensions Emerge from the Shadows – Council Views

On April 13, Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time in its history, retaliating for Israel’s killing of three top Iranian commanders in Damascus on April 1. Israel has since responded with a limited strike, and the United States and its allies imposed expanded sanctions on Iran. Middle East Council scholars examine the implications… Continue reading Iran-Israel Tensions Emerge from the Shadows – Council Views

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April 19, 2024
Can BRICS Really Drop the Dollar?

The new year saw four of the largest economies in the Middle East and North Africa join the BRICS economic union. The accession by Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates represents a strategic step away from the United States and Europe. For the new BRICS members, it could open new opportunities for… Continue reading Can BRICS Really Drop the Dollar?

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April 9, 2024
Interview: Kuwait’s First Elections under the New Emir

1. Kuwait has faced political gridlock, resulting in four elections over the past four years and deteriorating social services. In this month’s parliamentary elections, the opposition maintained a 29-seat majority in the 50-member body, closely resembling the previous year’s outcome. What do these results indicate for Kuwait’s political landscape and potential reforms? Hope springs eternal,… Continue reading Interview: Kuwait’s First Elections under the New Emir

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