Policy Analysis
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Iraq Between Geopolitical Challenges and Strategic Opportunities
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
Trump’s Plan: Second Phase Scenarios
Countering Terrorism and Extremism
The Decision to Ban the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan: the Hand of the Law Against Transnational Ideologies
Global Governance and International Institutions
Trump 2.0: Political Directions and Regional Changes
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
A Year Since October 7: Where Did the Region Reach?
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Why the UAE is worried about a “Cold War” between the United States and China
In this paper, Muhammad Barhouma provides an assessment of the reasons behind UAE’s concern about a “cold war” between the United States and China, as well as the context of such a war, how the UAE will interact with it, the potential impact on Emirati policies if the competition between the two superpowers intensifies, and the possible scenarios that will determine the UAE’s position on it.
US Retreat from the Middle East and the Future of Global Leadership
One after another, US leaders bring the academic and intellectual community into a state of uncertainty when seeking to approach their global slogans about the US return to world leadership, coinciding with consensus on the apparent state of exhaustion as a result of the intervention in the Middle East, and amid calls and promises to withdraw from the region that is of great strategic and geopolitical weight. Thereupon, the following article examines the premise that the US retreat from the Middle East ends any chance of leading the world and threatens the pillars of the post-Cold War world order.
Amman's Approach to the New Washington
Having experienced an unusual relationship with the Trump administration on Jordan’s role on a number of issues, could some of the measures and amendments that Jordan may take help reset the pace of US-Jordanian political relations, with a new Democratic US administration?
Between Allies and Adversities: What Does Biden's Victory Imply?
Joe Biden never stopped stressing – ever since he was still a candidate – his promises to put the United States back on the global arena, rehabilitate relations with allies and curb competitors, in a time where the whole world is observing this traditional American discourse welcoming and anticipating. This material studies the shape of foreign affairs that will be adopted by the newly elected president, it also seeks to answer an important question: what are the variables and invariables that we will witness in policies compared to those of the outgoing president Donald Trump?
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Arab World as Reflected in Some Global Indicators: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?
Looking at several and comprehensive indexes offers a broad perception of the ranking of any state or region to the entire world. This is done by measuring the dynamic changes in the fields of development, economics, local politics, security, and peace. Accordingly, this article introduces a wider perspective of the situation of Arab countries in a number of selected global indexes.
Israel as a New Arena of Chinese-U.S. Competition
In light of the increasingly tense Chinese-U.S. relations and given the internal and external circumstances in Israel, could Israel be the next arena for Chinese-U.S. competition? Are Beijing and Washington racing to win the loyalty of Tel Aviv? Or will the U.S. pressure Israel, its strategic and historical ally, to negatively affect Israeli-Chinese relations?
Munich Security Conference 2020: A Reflection of Relations Crisis in the West
The Munich Security Conference 2020 was held under the topic “Westlessness in the West”, amid disputes between the U.S. and European powers and the increased pressure on the continent due to the state of conflict and competition between the United States, China, and Russia. Hence, this article provides an overview of the Western scene, primarily a reading of U.S.- European relations and challenges facing the security community.
The Success Chances of an "Arab NATO"
Forming an Arab NATO would be a challenge for member states and countries that sponsor it. Although forming this cooperation has become necessary to protect Arab national security and to defend common Arab national interests, agreeing on such a massive unified military project is not an easy decision. This article responds to questions regarding the success of this project, its effect on the Middle East stability, and potential challenges it could face.
The Competition over the Heart of the World
This article assesses the bilateral relations of the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean and addresses Europe’s situation in the geostrategic competition between world powers. It also explores key features of the European political identity that is being formed at the international level.