Advancing Stability and Opportunity in the Middle East and North Africa
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The killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is the end of a political era in Libya
Saif al-Islam wielded little influence over the current running of the state. But his presence was still a political and…
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The Radicalization of Moderate Islam by MBS
What is occurring in Saudi Arabia is best understood as the restructuring of religion toward this end: religious authority is…
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What Drives Iranian Protests? Voices from the Streets
Demonstrations in cities across Iran appear to be panicking the regime, leading to internet blackouts and fears of reprisals over…
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How Damascus and the SDF came to blows in Aleppo — and what might come next
As a senior official in US Central Command made clear when speaking to the author, the challenge now is urgent: “The…
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Ankara’s double win: Kurds, Israel, and the new Syria
From Ankara’s perspective, once the SDF issue is settled, a division of influence in Syria — Israel in the south,…
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Geopolitical miscalculations: The case against Russia’s presence in Syria
Equally important, the EU must maintain a firm stance on the necessity of adhering to the promised inclusive transition process,…
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Food Security in a Changing Climate: Sudan’s Crisis and the Broader MENA Struggle
Sudan now sits at the center of one of the most severe food security crises in the Middle East and…
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Trade Corridors and Economic Partnerships in the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia and Djibouti at the Centre of Regional Integration
The Horn of Africa is entering a period of renewed focus on regional connectivity and economic cooperation. For decades, trade…
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Yemen’s Economic Collapse: Currency Crisis, Shrinking Aid and Deepening Fragmentation
For now, the prospects for a negotiated settlement remained uncertain. The frontlines had been largely frozen since the 2022 ceasefire,…
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Tunisia’s Economic Tightrope: Domestic Borrowing, Stalled Reform and Growing Fragility
For Tunisia, the central challenge heading into 2026 remained generating sustainable growth while managing a heavy debt burden and limited…
