Deniz Baran | 02 October 2018 | TR
In May 2018, Lebanon held its first parliamentary elections since 2009, and Hezbollah secured 13 out of 128 seats in parliament
Leonid M. Issaev | 01 October 2018 | TR
One of the main problems in Yemeni society that was not resolved during the turbulent transformations of the 20th century was the correlation of the tribal and state systems, which inevitably entailed a conflict of sovereignties
Thomas Fink | 14 August 2018 | AR | TR
The Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA) is facing various challenges. Besides the urgent need for the socio-economic development
Omar Ashour | 01 August 2018 | AR | TR
This policy brief seeks to understand the sources of strength of armed non-state actors and to explain why stronger state actors have sustained difficulties in defeating them on the tactical
Jane Kinninmont | 05 June 2018 | AR
European negotiators hoped that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iranian nuclear deal, could pave the way for further diplomacy to bring about a more normal and peaceful Iranian role in the region.
Walter Posch | 21 May 2018 | AR | TR
In recent years, Iran’s activities in Syria have come under severe criticism. In particular, the presence of Shiite militias orchestrated by Tehran has been at the center of Western, Arab, and of course Israeli critique.
Leonid M. Issaev | 14 February 2018
The twice-adjourned Congress of Syrian National Dialogue was held in Sochi on Jan. 20. The event was very unusual both for its number of participants – more than 1,300 people – and the goals [...]
Yury Barmin | 05 February 2018 | TR
The Soviet Union emerged as one of the two leading powers in the Middle East in the 1950s, balancing out growing American influence in the region.
Aya Hossam | 29 January 2018
In his recent joint meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi described the terrorist threat as a "dangerous one that needs major joint efforts" to fight it. Sisi has emphasized [...]
Mona Alami | 29 November 2017 | TR
Prime Minister Saad Hariri took his country by storm on Nov. 4 when he announced his resignation as head of the Lebanese government, blaming his decision on Iranian interference in his country’s affairs.
