Newsfeed30/09/2023
Strategic Stalemate and Shifting Frontlines: The Sudan Conflict
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More than two years into Sudan’s brutal civil conflict, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has transformed into a drawn-out contest over territory, legitimacy, and...
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The Republic of Turkey 100 Days Since the Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu
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Tuesday, July 1, marked the 100th day since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. On this account, Turkey's largest opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), organized fresh protests outside the metropolitan...
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The Gulf Arabs and the Iran-Israel War: The Question of a “New Middle East”
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The 12-day war between Iran and Israel revealed important dynamics shaping the regional order, particularly for the Gulf Arab states. The current strategic landscape in the Persian Gulf is shaped by the U.S....
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Europe’s Dilemma over North Africa
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As North Africa slips into oblivion relative to the core Middle East, now synonymous with the Gulf and the Mashreq – add Egypt if you like – Europe is left alone dealing with...
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How Stable Is the Iran-Israel Ceasefire?
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Following Israel's incursion into Iranian territory in June 2025 and U.S. involvement in the conflict, a ceasefire was finally established after 12 days of war. The current ceasefire is more of a temporary...
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Iran-Israel Conflict: Arab Gulf States’ Diplomacy as Key to Regional Stability
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Although the United States plays a decisive role in determining the course of events in the region, the Gulf states are well-positioned to contribute to maintaining a balance in a disrupted regional order....
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When the Smoke over Iran Clears…
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...Iran can do two things, broadly speaking. One, to continue as before, vomiting fire and brimstone over America and the Zionists, and attempt retribution for face-saving. It may continue pummeling Israel in its...
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US-Iran Deal-Making Endorsed by the Gulf
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President Trump’s meetings with Gulf leaders offer some clues about what three key Gulf capitals wish to see coming from the talks, now in their crucial phase, between Washington and Tehran. The topic...
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Carte Blanche for Ahmed Al-Sharaa?
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May 14, 2025 will go down as a watershed date in modern Syrian history. Just six months after coming to power, the former Al Qaida operative Ahmed Al-Sharaa aka Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani, former inmate...
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Mediation at Its Core: An Analysis of Qatar’s Role in the Middle East
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The Gulf States, notably Qatar, have redefined their roles by taking a more assertive approach and engaging in conflict resolution. With a strong economic and diplomatic foundation developed over the years, Qatar has...
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