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IAF Editorials: Middle East/Caucasus: Middle East

31-60 IAF Editorials articles displayed
for the Middle East/Caucasus/Middle East Region

A Sandstorm is Imminent in the Arab World
A Sandstorm is Imminent in the Arab World

A political sandstorm is imminent in the Arab World, and it is bringing unification, sought-out alliances, reestablishment of ties, and a call to greater peace with it. By Muhammad Abdullah Hamid. ... Read More...



Erdogan’s War? Analysing Turkish Motivations for Possible Syrian Invasion
Erdogan’s War? Analysing Turkish Motivations for Possible Syrian Invasion

What are the possibilities for Turkish invasion of Syria? By Nivan Bagchi. (01/18/2022)

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Revolutions Reversed
Revolutions Reversed

Reflecting on the Arab Sprint and its impacts. By Damilare Oyebobola. (01/02/2023)

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Will Iran’s Women-led Counter-Revolution Succeed?
Will Iran’s Women-led Counter-Revolution Succeed?

What are the challenges for the women-led protests in Iran?  By Naad-e-Ali Sulehria. (11/29/2022)

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The Personal Dimension in Saudi-U.S. Relations
The Personal Dimension in Saudi-U.S. Relations

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States are largely set by the respective  leaders and the nature of the relationship between them. By Dr. Moran Zaga and Kobby Barda. (10/31/2022)

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It’s Time to Reprimand Iran
It’s Time to Reprimand Iran

Author argues Iran’s human rights violations need to be condemned and international pressure should increase for reform. By Jenna Dauria. (10/27/2022)

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The Long Arm of Despotism Reaches Inside Western Liberal Democracies
The Long Arm of Despotism Reaches Inside Western Liberal Democracies

Dependencies and other mechanisms enable despotic regimes to affect human rights in the rest of the world. By Andreas V Georgiou. (07/26/2022)

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By helping run Kabul airport, ???? believes it can gain a foothold in ????, which would in turn help it achieve its bro… https://t.co/hvugShtOXU

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/19/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/19/2021)


?? Ankara wants to use Afghanistan as: ?? Leverage to improve its relations w/ ???? ?? Gain leverage vis-à-vis w/… https://t.co/2AyepYYxZs

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/18/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/18/2021)


"Corruption is pervasive within ????’s state, as is a culture of impunity. Ruling political parties treat state insti… https://t.co/tR3b4PoXyq

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/18/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/18/2021)


The illusion of democratic elections helps give the system resilience because, at face value, it offers Iraqis a ch… https://t.co/QSKirPk8lf

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/17/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/17/2021)


Interesting by @laylimay.#Morocco is a #renewableenergy regional leader. Targeting exports is @ expense of domestic… https://t.co/iXHpfLWzAj

— Manal Shehabi ??? (ManalShehabi) 10/17/2021
Manal Shehabi ???
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/17/2021)


The overarching motivation for Erdogan’s government was to use Afghanistan to repair ties with the Biden administra… https://t.co/YFB3GtZHTv

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/16/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/16/2021)


In Iraq????, governments continue to be removed from voters and their formation often ignores election results??? ??T… https://t.co/9jZaBxcdzF

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/15/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/15/2021)


Excellent @CH_MENAP session on Iraq's election happening now. Great to see the success of the EU Election Observati… https://t.co/1UnnE4ZNEq

— IBBC (IBBC_London) 10/14/2021
IBBC
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/14/2021)


Heartening to hear Hanaa Edwar, one of the best known Iraqi civil society activist, at @CH_MENAP Iraq initiative El… https://t.co/pDPFW7hmlY

— IBBC (IBBC_London) 10/14/2021
IBBC
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/14/2021)


Chief EU observer Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel (@ViolavonCramon) says although the low turnout and exclusion of some g… https://t.co/Ew5X9xBq5V

— Arab News (arabnews) 10/14/2021
Arab News
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/14/2021)


By helping run Kabul airport, Ankara believes it can gain a foothold in Afghanistan, which would in turn help it ac… https://t.co/ftSS4Oks7m

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/14/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/14/2021)


In Iraq????, governments continue to be removed from voters and their formation often ignores election results??? ??T… https://t.co/SjP1VAwLwX

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/14/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/14/2021)


By helping run Kabul airport, Ankara believes it can gain a foothold in Afghanistan, which would in turn help it ac… https://t.co/O4BybuymaN

— Chatham House (ChathamHouse) 10/13/2021
Chatham House
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/13/2021)


El próximo lunes conversamos con @NeilQuilliam1, de @CH_MENAP, sobre #Qatar ????, su capacidad de influencia y su pa… https://t.co/1AGUjMZU9c

— Casa Árabe (Casaarabe) 10/13/2021
Casa Árabe
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/13/2021)


Join the next webinar ???? @CH_MENAP which will reflect on events of #Iraq's election day and what it all means for… https://t.co/Zd994OMnhp

— Pluralism Global Centre ?? (PluralismGlobal) 10/12/2021
Pluralism Global Centre ??
Chatham House MENA - Twitter (10/12/2021)


A Static Strategy in a Dynamic World: Expect Israel to Mow the Grass Again
A Static Strategy in a Dynamic World: Expect Israel to Mow the Grass Again

Israel's strategy in Gaza and its implications. By Albin Touma. (07/08/2021)

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Oman Protests: Larger Implications of Structural Economic Changes and Political Crisis in the Gulf
Oman Protests: Larger Implications of Structural Economic Changes and Political Crisis in the Gulf

What do the protests in Oman say about the state of the Middle East? By Falit Sijariya. (06/19/2021)

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The Syrian Elections: Like Father, Like Son

Examining Bashar al-Assad's election and its ramifications.  By Omar S. Abdellatif. (06/17/2021)

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The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: What Next?
The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: What Next?

What are the implications from the recent Palestinian-Israeli conflict? By Dr. Sohail Mahmood.  (05/17/2021) 

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Why The Jordanian Dinar being Pegged To The U.S Dollar Is A Smart Idea
Why The Jordanian Dinar being Pegged To The U.S Dollar Is A Smart Idea

Jordan faces increasing unemployment rates and diminished foreign investment.  Pegging the Jordanian Dinar to the U.S. Dollar could help.  By Sara Alghanmeh. (12/01/2020)

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The Untapped Resource In The MENA Region
The Untapped Resource In The MENA Region

Author analyzes the current situation for women in the MENA region, focusing on women's employment gap, and suggests ways to empower women both in the workplace and politics.  By Fati... Read More...



After four months of Hariri’s stepdown, Lebanon's Revolution: A Revolution of Counter-Productivity
After four months of Hariri’s stepdown, Lebanon's Revolution: A Revolution of Counter-Productivity

What have been the real impacts of the Lebanese revolutionary movement?  By Omar S. Abdellatif. (06/09/2020)

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Soleimani’s assassination triggers US-Iran standoff

A precarious situation in the Middle East between the United States and Iran. By Malik Ayub Sumba. (01/07/2020)

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