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Iran-Turkey Partnership: Energy, Trade, and Sancti ...

by John Wallshein

Sep 01, 2024

Policy Brief | Iran-Turkish relations undermine U.S. foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. Turkey and Iran have mutually beneficial ties despite their regional rivalries and competition.

Edge of Conflict: Hezbollah and Israel’s Intensify ...

by Sara Harmouch

Aug 05, 2024

The October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel ignited a severe escalation with Hezbollah. Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah's measured response reflect a complex geopolitical landscape. Despite fears of broa

Adaptive Governance: A Sustainable Solution to Add ...

by Dr. Mohammad Salami

Jul 29, 2024

The MENA region, home to 493 million people, faces severe climate challenges such as water scarcity and heat waves. Effective climate adaptation requires a synergy between government and civil society

Erdogan’s Reconciliation with Reality: Back to Rap ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

Jul 22, 2024

Policy Brief | Over a decade ago, Turkey-Syria relations have undergone a dramatic shift when then Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) decide

UN-led Meeting with the Taliban on Afghanistan: S ...

by Marta Furlan

Jul 10, 2024

Op-Ed | Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, Doha has hosted three UN-led meetings on Afghanistan. The latest was held on June 30 and July 1, and it marked the first time that representatives

Hussain Soherwordi: Pakistan's Strained Relationsh ...

by Dr. Hussain Shaheed Soherwordi

Apr 10, 2024

Podcast | Professor Soherwordi discusses the recent surge of terrorist attacks targeting Pakistan, as well as Pakistan's cross-border strikes into Afghanistan.

Strategic Tensions in the Red Sea: Navigating the ...

by Cem Demirci

Jan 17, 2024

Op-Ed | Subsequent developments heightened the risk of escalating the military conflict between Israel and Hamas into a regional conflict that could engulf the entire Middle East.

The Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea and New Dilemmas ...

by Marta Furlan

Jan 14, 2024

Op-Ed | Since the start of the Hamas-Israeli war last October, the Houthis - the Zaydi Shia armed group belonging that controls northern Yemen – has emerged as a crucial and threatening regional actor

Expert Panel: The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Gl ...

by Sara Harmouch

Oct 17, 2023

Expert Panel Series | Sara Harmouch’s expert view on the Hamas terror attacks and Israel’s subsequent military response.

The October War Between Hamas and Israel: A Look i ...

by Marta Furlan

Oct 17, 2023

Policy Brief | Hamas’ attack took place in a context of growing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, for which Israel’s current far-right government bears the responsibility.

Expert Panel: The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Gl ...

by Colin P. Clarke

Oct 14, 2023

Expert Panel Series | Colin Clarke’s expert view on the Hamas terror attacks and Israel’s subsequent military response.

Expert Panel: The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Gl ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

Oct 13, 2023

Expert Panel Series | Suleyman Ozeren’s expert view on the Hamas terror attacks and Israel’s subsequent military response.

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