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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.
Robert P. Beschel Jr.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Doha, April 18 (QNA) - The Middle East Council for Global Affairs (MECGA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, held a dialogue session with HE Deacon Mitchell, Prime Minister of the Republic of Grenada, discussing the the future of education and the role of innovation and leadership in a changing world. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of diplomats, academics, and education experts.
Friday, March 21, 2025
In this article Robert P. Beschel, Jr. explores the historical evolution of the U.S. civil service and the contemporary Republican Party's approach to potential reforms amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions over government bureaucracy. The article reflects on the Republican Party's initial role in establishing a merit-based civil service, highlighting pivotal reforms such as the Pendleton Act. However, it contrasts this with recent calls from Republican leaders to dismantle civil-service protections, portraying such actions as misguided and reminiscent of a return to the spoils system. Beschel argues for a more balanced, constructive reform strategy that enhances federal employees' responsiveness and performance while preserving the integrity and effectiveness of the civil service, stressing the importance of avoiding extreme measures that could undermine governmental competence and the essential services it provides.
Robert P. Beschel Jr.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Mouin Rabbani discusses the implications of Washington’s unprecedented direct talks with Hamas. He examines the broader context, potential benefits, and pitfalls.
