In The News
Thursday, October 9, 2025
An expert examines whether Israel will continue its offensive after the hostage release, analyzing military strategy, political pressures, and regional implications.
Shahram Akbarzadeh
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Algeria Sahel security crisis is rapidly becoming one of North Africa’s most pressing challenges. In this expert analysis, we explore how the collapse of regional order — fueled by coups, armed militias, and cross-border insurgencies — is forcing Algiers to reconsider its traditionally cautious foreign policy.
Dalia Ghanem
Monday, October 6, 2025
The October 7 attack marked a turning point in modern geopolitics. In this expert analysis, we examine the global impact of the October 7 attack, from shifts in regional power to the evolution of international alliances and security frameworks.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
The Trump administration has presented Arab leaders with a 21-point peace plan for Gaza, aiming to revive diplomacy after months of deadlocked talks. Omar H Rahman from the Middle East Council on Global Affairs has more
Omar H. Rahman
Friday, September 19, 2025
Algeria and Morocco are no longer merely observers in Sahelian affairs — they’re vying to define its economic trajectory. In this expert analysis, we examine how Algeria and Morocco are competing for economic influence in the Sahel, blending infrastructure investment, trade links, and strategic alliances to extend their sphere of influence.
Dalia Ghanem
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
As snapback sanctions loom, hardliners and reformers line up along different sides on which course to take
Shahram Akbarzadeh
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Frederic Schneider, an economist and senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, suggested the move could help the Emirates remain attractive to foreign workers.
Frédéric Schneider
Monday, August 18, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his European allies arrived in Washington on Monday amid heightened anxiety over the recent Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. With fears that Donald Trump may press Kyiv into making painful concessions, the visit underscores Europe’s unease at a pivotal moment in the war. Speaking to Bloomberg, Galip Dalay, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, highlighted the implications for Ukraine, Europe, and U.S. policy moving forward.
Galip Dalay
Monday, April 28, 2025
An executive order will convert 50,000 government employees into de facto political appointees who serve only at the president’s pleasure.
