Al Sharq Strategic Research | 20 February 2018
The circles are the sub networks of ASY. These five circles are reflected in Al Sharq Digital Network and in each Hub to form a unique network among youth who share the same profession and [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 01 January 2018
The lecture course will give participants an overview and analysis of one of the most fascinating parts of early modern European history: The Thirty Years War including the crises leading up to it, as well [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 01 January 2018
Nationalism has been one of the main dynamics that shaped the MENA region in the post WWI era. It fundamentally changed the political loyalties of the peoples in the region, and reshaped it around national [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 01 January 2018
Though the weakening of a military’s political influence is not a sufficient condition for democracy, it is a necessary condition. Democratic consolidation depends on, among other things, the manner in which political armies still interfere [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 18 December 2017
Al Sharq Forum is looking for graduate students or final year undergrad students for a 5 months paid internship scheme between the months of February and June of 2018. The internship position is for young fellows who have [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 07 December 2017
The Syrian civil war is one of the longest ongoing conflicts since the Cold War, taking a heavy toll on civilians, as well as leaving long-lasting effects on regional and international politics. In [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 19 October 2017
Donald Trump presented his "Iran strategy" on October 13, arguably delivering the most negative speech on Iran ever delivered by a U.S. president. In his nine months in office, Trump has arguably generated more anti-Americanism among Iranians [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 18 October 2017
Decertification does not necessarily mean the Trump administration is walking away from the nuclear agreement, but it certainly weakened the deal and cast doubt on its viability and future. But no matter Washington keeps the [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 17 October 2017
Whether Trump ends up killing the nuclear deal or not, he has clearly signaled that he wants no reduction of tensions with Iran and no improvement in relations. He has unreservedly embraced the Saudi [...]
Al Sharq Strategic Research | 17 October 2017
Besides the converging of issues such as the fight against ISIS and opposing the Kurdish referendum, a new U.S. approach toward Tehran is also emerging. This approach is based on the assumption that Tehran [...]
