22 Aug, 2022

Repercussions of the Ukraine War for Kosovo and Regional Stability in the Balkans

Idlir Lika | 22 August 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created both risks and opportunities for regional stability in the Balkans. While there is serious concern that the instability triggered by the invasion may spill over into the Balkans, there simultaneously remains the possibility that Russia’s war in Ukraine may inadvertently activate mechanisms that will lead to lasting security for the region

Repercussions of the Ukraine War for Kosovo and Regional Stability in the Balkans2022-08-25T14:33:49+03:00
22 Aug, 2022

Debating the Inherent Risks of Pakistan’s Potential Recognition of Israel

Abdul Basit | 22 August 2022

Will Pakistan recognize Israel? The question has been recurrently discussed on Pakistan’s mainstream news channels and social media platforms since the signing of the Abraham Accords between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel in 2020

Debating the Inherent Risks of Pakistan’s Potential Recognition of Israel2022-08-25T14:36:22+03:00
2 Aug, 2022

Biden’s fruitless visit to Saudi Arabia and beyond: the elephant in the room remains

Betul Dogan Akkas | 02 August 2022

Biden's fruitless visit to Saudi Arabia and beyond: the elephant in the room remains Last month US President Joe Biden visited the Middle East, including Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia, in [...]

Biden’s fruitless visit to Saudi Arabia and beyond: the elephant in the room remains2022-08-25T14:44:13+03:00
27 Jul, 2022

The regional diplomacy taking place in the Persian Gulf must not be dismissed

Mehran Haghirian Henrietta Toivanen | 27 July 2022

The regional diplomacy taking place in the Persian Gulf must not be dismissed Donald Trump’s trip to Riyadh in May 2017 kickstarted the most tension-filled era in the Persian Gulf region. These tensions lasted [...]

The regional diplomacy taking place in the Persian Gulf must not be dismissed2022-08-02T11:33:18+03:00
18 Jul, 2022

Tunisia Decides: A Constitutional Referendum-or a Referendum on Saied?

Larbi Sadiki | 18 July 2022

Tunisia Decides: A Constitutional Referendum-or a Referendum on Saied? Tunisians and outside observers wait anxiously for 25 July, when President Kais Saied plans to hold a referendum on his new constitution. This 25 July [...]

Tunisia Decides: A Constitutional Referendum-or a Referendum on Saied?2022-09-27T11:51:49+03:00
4 Jul, 2022

Post-Election Dynamics in Lebanon: From Bi-Polar to Tri-Polar Political Structure

Mustafa Yetim | 04 July 2022

While Lebanon has long been divided between the 8 March and 14 March blocs since the assassination of Rafiq Hariri, leading Sunni figure and then Lebanese Prime Minister

Post-Election Dynamics in Lebanon: From Bi-Polar to Tri-Polar Political Structure2022-07-18T16:57:38+03:00
21 Jun, 2022

Qatar’s Return to Mediation Diplomacy: What Changed?

İbrahim KARATAŞ | 21 June 2022

This research elucidates characteristics of Qatar’s mediation diplomacy, one of the basic pillars by which the small state gains greater influence in regional and world politics. Qatar’s brokerage before the Arab Spring was largely successful and helped it obtain new friends and become known as a reliable partner by conflicting parties

Qatar’s Return to Mediation Diplomacy: What Changed?2022-06-22T12:15:08+03:00

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