In The News
Saturday, December 21, 2024
As Syria’s new leadership takes shape, competing media narratives in Iran and Turkiye illuminate the region’s shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Özge Genç
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Justin Dargin, senior Middle East energy expert at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, told Anadolu that the new government in Syria is likely to pursue closer relations with Türkiye and the Gulf states, creating an environment more conducive to regional collaboration.
Justin Dargin
Friday, December 20, 2024
Syria was an important symbol for Russia – an emblem of its great-power status. Vladimir Putin’s inability – despite his posturing – to prevent the ouster of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad shattered that image and revealed that Russia can aspire to be no more than a regional power.
Galip Dalay
Friday, December 13, 2024
Turkey can calm Arab nations fearful of an Islamist takeover by inviting Syria’s neighbors and the Gulf states to play a central role in the political transition.
Galip Dalay
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Qatar Charity, in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, convened an exclusive and high-level roundtable discussion today at the prestigious Doha Forum, addressing the critical and complex challenges of engaging with Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) in humanitarian crises.
Monday, December 9, 2024
The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation organised a roundtable and a high-level panel discussion during the Doha Forum.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Co-hosted by the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and Arab Barometer, the session brought distinguished speakers: Dr. Tarik Yousef, Director of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, Dr. Amaney Jamal from Princeton University, Dr. Michael Robbins of Arab Barometer, and Nadim Houry of the Arab Reform Initiative, with Los Angeles Times Middle East Bureau Chief Nabih Bulos moderating the discussion.
Tarik M. Yousef
Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and Qatar Charity (QC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation and collaboration. This strategic partnership aims to advance mutual interests through comprehensive research, engaging dialogues, and educational initiatives.
