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The Tangier Gambit: How Morocco Became Europe’s Car Factory – and China’s Gateway Into It
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At its narrowest point, the Strait of Gibraltar separates Africa from Europe by just fourteen kilometers. For most of modern economic history, that proximity mattered chiefly for ferries, fish, and migration. Over the...
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Iranian Kurdish Parties Step up Assassinations against IRGC-linked Kurds
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Since late June, there has been an uptick in assassination attacks by Iranian Kurdish opposition proxy groups inside Iran. Most of the attacks targeted Kurds working with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), also known...
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Saudi Arabia’s AI and Nuclear Ambitions vis-à-vis the Gulf
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Through its long-term strategic vision, Riyadh is benefiting from the development of its strategic sectors, namely advanced technologies. International cooperation enables faster progress, knowledge exchange, and increased competitiveness, and contributes to strengthening Saudi...
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What’s Behind Iraq’s New Anti-Corruption Campaign?
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The new Iraqi government, led by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, launched the “Dawn Crackdown” (Sawlat Al-Fajr) anti-corruption campaign on June 28, resulting in 47 arrests. The campaign might recover $7.6 billion in assets through the return...
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Iran and the GCC after the 2026 War
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The recent war in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region began with a joint US-Israeli military action against Iran on February 28, 2026, and quickly assumed regional dimensions. Its dangerous security,...
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France as a Strategic Choice: The Global Expansion of the UAE’s Defense Sector
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The UAE’s dynamic development of its defense sector results in global expansion. By concluding agreements with strategic partners, the Emirates is strengthening its position in the Middle East and beyond. It also serves...
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Variables Affecting the Future of Kuwait-Iran Relations: Opportunities, and Vision
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While currently deeply strained, Kuwaiti-Iranian relations are rooted in a long and shared history. During several historical periods, Kuwait was part of the Iranian Empire. Kuwaiti-Iranian relations were closely cooperative in economic and...
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A New Kurdish Offensive in Iran?
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For the last four days, heavy clashes between Iranian security forces and Iranian Kurdish opposition parties in different areas near the border have occurred, leading to casualties on both sides. The key question...
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Egypt: To Be or Not to Be in the War on Iran
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Egypt and Iran are two countries with two ancient civilizations at a crossroads. The war on Iran, which was started by the USA and Israeli attacks in February 2026, has put Egypt in a critical situation. ...
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Wilson’s 14 Points to Trump’s 14 Points at Versailles
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If genius loci is anything to go by, then the statesmen assembled at the Hall of Mirrors in the Sun King’s palace on 17 July for a working dinner had a lot to...
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