Building Influence: UAE’s Use of Soft Power on the International Stage
The UAE’s soft power strategy is a cornerstone of its vision for stability, security, and maintaining good relations with other states. This approach also helps the UAE excel in the strategic sectors, ultimately...
Continue ReadingWhat Happened in Syria? What Comes Next?
What are the outlooks for the reintegration of Syria within the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East? The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a rebel faction that had governed the city of Idlib, which...
Continue ReadingLebanon at a Crossroads: Challenges, Actors, and Prospects for Stability
Lebanon finds itself at one of the most critical junctures in its modern history. How did it get here, and where might it be headed? Note: The text was authored on November 27,...
Continue ReadingIran’s Ethno-Confessional Policies under the New Presidency
Given the rich diversity of Iran's population, the new administration's approach to its various ethnic and religious groups is a crucial question that demands attention. In July 2024, Iranians went to the polls...
Continue ReadingSafety in Syria: The Role of Iran’s Engagement and the Flow of Iranian Weapons
Syria has been embroiled in a protracted and devastating conflict since 2011, which has seen the involvement of multiple regional and international actors. Among these, Iran's role has been particularly significant and multifaceted. ...
Continue ReadingTEKNOFEST 2024: Turkey’s Premier Aerospace and Technology Festival Shines in Adana
The tenth edition of TEKNOFEST, Turkey’s pioneering aerospace and technology festival, took place at Şakirpaşa Airport in Adana between October 2 and 6, 2024. Organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation)...
Continue ReadingThe Significance of the United Arab Emirates – United States Strategic Partnership in Light of China’s Presence in the Middle East
The UAE's status as a "Major Defense Partner" of the US has solidified their strategic partnership. Despite China’s great ambition in the Middle East, Sino-Emirati ties remain primarily economic, which in sum creates...
Continue ReadingIran’s Eastward Expansion: Commercial & Connectivity Engagement with China
Part 3 of our series, Iran’s Look East Policy and China’s March West Policy, takes a closer look at the Belt and Road Initiative and the two countries’ oil trade. China, often referred to...
Continue ReadingShifting Horizons: African Migration Trends from Europe to the Americas
For many years, Mauritania remained on the periphery of international attention. Recently, however, it has garnered increased interest, not only as a stable Saharan state but also as a critical junction in migration...
Continue ReadingReconciliation Processes in the Middle East: in Search for Peace in Chaos
Despite the ongoing reconciliation processes in the region, little has been done to create a joint vision of a future steady order. With the emergence of opposing views and regional partnerships, the prospect...
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