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The Arab Media Landscape: Imbalanced International Communication Flow and Al Jazeera
The Arab Media Landscape: Imbalanced International Communication Flow and Al Jazeera

Qatar University Mass Communication Department Head, Kamal Hamidou, shares some insights in an interview with Dr. Jorge Marinho. (02/20/2022)

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Cultural Diplomacy of an Israeli Martial Art - Krav Maga: The Issue of Peace in the Middle East According to Itay Gil
Cultural Diplomacy of an Israeli Martial Art - Krav Maga: The Issue of Peace in the Middle East According to Itay Gil

Interview with Dr. Itay Gil, a distinguished member of the Israeli Special Forces who is also an internationally renowned expert in security / defense. By Jorge Marinho. (01/10/2022)

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New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?
New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS?

What impacts could New Caledonia's December 12 vote for independence have for ANKUS and China's growing role in the region? By Manlio Graziano and Mathilde Philippon   By Manlio Graziano and Mathil... Read More...



Our CEO @khurramcyber invited by @MiddleEastInst at #MEIFutures21 Conference #cybersecurity #infosec #MENA… https://t.co/n5njhdJlIo

— Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research (GFCYBER) 10/19/2021
Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


Middle East Institute, Spring 2022 internships (deadline Nov. 3) - Frontier Europe Initiative… https://t.co/qHKXKPPnwf

— PennStateSIA Careers (siacareers) 10/19/2021
PennStateSIA Careers
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


Join us Monday 25th 9am DC time @MiddleEastInst for a discussion of the macro outlook and the role of health syste… https://t.co/6KpcHBYfIN

— Roberta Gatti (RobertaGattiECO) 10/19/2021
Roberta Gatti
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


Moscow's Illusionless Realism in #Afghanistan @OrientXXI @MiddleEastMnt @MiddleEastInst @FTMidEastAfrica https://t.co/LskveCOGsI

— Nouvelles d'Orient (alaingresh) 10/19/2021
Nouvelles d'Orient
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


Now we lead history. #MiddleEastRising @MiddleEastInst https://t.co/jq6Q5475gP

— David Han (hanjangho76) 10/19/2021
David Han
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


The new challenges facing women in Afghanistan - join @MiddleEastInst on Oct 25 at 10 AM for this online discussion… https://t.co/dE8IQrOMGy

— Brian Katulis (Katulis) 10/19/2021
Brian Katulis
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


The Ecumenical Patriarch's upcoming U.S. visit provides the Biden administration a unique opportunity to raise huma… https://t.co/np73iUifZA

— Dr. Tugba Tanyeri-Erdemir (TurkishFacade) 10/19/2021
Dr. Tugba Tanyeri-Erdemir
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


.@EcuPatriarch's visit offers @JoeBiden "a unique opportunity to connect not only w/ the Greek-Orthodox & the pro-d… https://t.co/1rMKyXuJo8

— Aykan Erdemir (aykan_erdemir) 10/19/2021
Aykan Erdemir
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


New @MiddleEastInst: Biden’s White House meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch offers a unique opportunity… https://t.co/QTOhv7Fyk5

— Your Think Tank Link (ThinkTankLink) 10/19/2021
Your Think Tank Link
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


New @MiddleEastInst: Setting the Stage: The Futures of the Middle East and North Africa https://t.co/NdMZmQRDy3 #ThinkTank

— Your Think Tank Link (ThinkTankLink) 10/19/2021
Your Think Tank Link
Middle East Institute - Twitter (10/19/2021)


Post-War Afghanistan, the US, NATO, and Regional Politics: A Brief Analysis
Post-War Afghanistan, the US, NATO, and Regional Politics: A Brief Analysis

Examining Post-War Afghanistand and the path ahead.  By Sohail Mahmood. (09/02/2021)

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Saigonisation of Afghanistan ?
Saigonisation of Afghanistan ?

Author examines the ongoing withdrawal of the US-NAO troops from Afghanistan, its historical parallels, and geopolitical consequences.  By Tomislav Jakic. (07/12/2021)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security
The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security

China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications for Indian security.  By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)

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The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security

By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)

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Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?
Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti?

Analyzing the impacts of Great Power Competition between the U.S. and China on developing countries such as Djibouti. By Alexander J. Teynor. (05/04/2021)

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The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration
The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration

The Biden administration plans to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by September 2021.  What are the implications?  By Etfa Khurshid Mirza.  (04/22/2021)

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The Second Intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Second Intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Paper examines the Second Intifada and its repercussions. By Yilin Wang. 02/19/2021

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The Riyadh Gulf Cooperation Council GCC January 5, 2021 Summit
The Riyadh Gulf Cooperation Council GCC January 5, 2021 Summit

Analyis of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summitt.  By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 01/22/2021

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On the Failure of Soviet Foreign Policy in the Middle East
On the Failure of Soviet Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Paper provides a historical analysis of Soviet foreign policy in the Middle East.  By Anping Yang. (01/15/21)

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Saudi Arabia’s Agenda of Economic Diversification is More Urgent Than Ever

Saudi Arabia faces a variety of pressures on its Vision 2030 economic plan.   By Peter J. Whiteneck. (11/17/2020)

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The Muslim Brotherhood and the Coptic Question:  Reconciling National Unity with the Islamic State
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Coptic Question: Reconciling National Unity with the Islamic State

Paper analyzes the isues facing equal citizenship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Egypt.  By Elio Azar. (11/04/2020)

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Spring 2017 IA Forum - Populism in the Digital Age and Cyber Security

Experts from around the world present their thoughts on Populism in the Digital Age and

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Perceiving Corruption
Perceiving Corruption

Rethinking accountability, revolution and challenging the status quo in Lebanon. By Marie-Christine Ghreichi. 10/17/2020

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Triangularity of Nuclear Arms Control
Triangularity of Nuclear Arms Control

Examining possible implications of China’s involvement in Nuclear Arms talks. By Alexander G. Savelyev. (10/04/2020)

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The Impact of the Iranian Revolution on Egypt’s Foreign Policy
The Impact of the Iranian Revolution on Egypt’s Foreign Policy

Paper analyzes the impact of the Iranian Revolution on the foreign policy of Egypt.  By Tom Leijnse. (09/22/2020)

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China's Entry into the South Pacific

Is China’s presence in the South Pacific cause for alarm?  By Bowen Damask. (09/16/2020)

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The Tsar in Tehran: an enduring tactical partnership
The Tsar in Tehran: an enduring tactical partnership

Analysis of the Iran-Russia relationship and its future. By AlbinTouma. (09/14/2020)

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