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For Ahmed al-Sharaa to succeed with Syria’s new national project, he must effectively meet the needs of his people while fending off the predations of outside powers.
Tarek Megerisi
Ocalan’s call comes as the value of armed struggle diminishes and Kurdish political participation grows—will this continue?
Özge Genç
In this special edition Council Views, directors from the ME Council offer their insights on the key trends and conflicts likely to shape the region in the coming year.
Omar H. Rahman, Tarik M. Yousef, Nader S. Kabbani, Dalia Ghanem, Adel Abdel Ghafar
Amid all the conflict and turbulence draining economic productivity, there are glimmers of hope for the region’s economic outlook in 2025.
Nejla Ben Mimoune
The extent of Turkish involvement in recent dramatic developments in Syria remain a mystery, but there is little question that Ankara’s interests have been served.
Özge Genç
Ethiopia’s renewed push for seaport access is fueling tensions in the Horn of Africa. De-escalation will require a coordinated international effort to mediate and address long-standing issues.