27 Jul, 2023

Scenarios for the Wagner Group’s Future in the MENA Region

Al Sharq Strategic Research | 27 July 2023

The rebellion led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the subsequent power struggle has raised uncertainties about the group’s future operations in the MENA region. This position paper explores four possible scenarios:

Scenarios for the Wagner Group’s Future in the MENA Region2023-07-27T15:19:10+03:00
21 Jul, 2023

The Weekly Wire (July 21, 2023)

Al Sharq Strategic Research | 21 July 2023

​​Turkish President Erdoğan embarked on a new Gulf tour on Monday in an attempt to attract new investments to Türkiye. Following the ministerial-level meetings between the Turkish and Gulf officials a short while ago, President Erdoğan initiated a series of meetings at the presidential level with the oil-rich Gulf countries to attract giant investments

The Weekly Wire (July 21, 2023)2023-08-04T16:39:52+03:00
21 Jul, 2023

What Does Diplomatic Capital Embedded in Türkiye-Gulf Relations Promise?

Betul Dogan Akkas | 21 July 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarked on a 3-day-long Gulf trip to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A wide range of agreements was signed in the three countries encompassing [...]

What Does Diplomatic Capital Embedded in Türkiye-Gulf Relations Promise?2023-07-21T15:21:58+03:00
4 Jul, 2023

Conference Report: The Shifting Global Order and its Repercussions for Al Sharq Region

Al Sharq Strategic Research | 04 July 2023 | TR | AR

Download Conference Report The global order has been going through a significant transformative phase as a result of many drastic developments. The non-Western global powers, China and Russia, are deepening their clout in their [...]

Conference Report: The Shifting Global Order and its Repercussions for Al Sharq Region2023-07-04T16:44:55+03:00
11 May, 2023

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt: Complex calculations as the fighting continues in Sudan

Al Sharq Strategic Research | 11 May 2023

The hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been ongoing for about three weeks, during which there have been 7 fragile truces without a military settlement. Despite failing to take control of the country, the RSF is still controlling vital locations in the capital

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt: Complex calculations as the fighting continues in Sudan2023-05-11T16:41:04+03:00
18 Apr, 2023

One year since the Ukraine war… What has changed in the Middle East?

Al Sharq Strategic Research | 18 April 2023

With the escalation of the US-China rivalry, the Russo-Ukrainian war has slowed down or even stopped the United States’ endeavor to renege its commitments in the Middle East

One year since the Ukraine war… What has changed in the Middle East?2023-04-18T13:21:55+03:00
14 Mar, 2023

A Saudi Deposit and an Emirati Economic Agreement: Turkey Strengthens its Partnership with the Gulf States

Al Sharq Strategic Research | 14 March 2023

The Saudi Fund for Development announced in a statement on Monday, March 6, that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has agreed to deposit $5 billion in the Central Bank of Turkey, describing the decision as "evidence of Saudi Arabia's commitment to supporting Turkey's efforts to boost its economy." Commenting on the decision

A Saudi Deposit and an Emirati Economic Agreement: Turkey Strengthens its Partnership with the Gulf States2023-04-18T13:21:51+03:00
1 Mar, 2023

The Repercussions of Turkey’s Earthquake on Local Politics and Geopolitics

Al Sharq Strategic Research | 01 March 2023 | TR

The repercussions of the Kahramanmaras earthquake have not fully taken shape yet, and it is too early to determine all the aspects involved. However, they have added to the uncertainty that characterizes the local political environment in Turkey before the elections, which could potentially be postponed. Meanwhile, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

The Repercussions of Turkey’s Earthquake on Local Politics and Geopolitics2023-03-14T13:40:21+03:00
24 Feb, 2023

The Balancing Act in Saudi Foreign Policymaking in the Aftermath of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen | 24 February 2023

This expert brief examines how Saudi foreign policy decision-making is evolving to meet the challenges of aligning interests in a world of growing great power competition and strategic rivalries.

The Balancing Act in Saudi Foreign Policymaking in the Aftermath of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine2023-02-24T13:04:58+03:00
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