Situation Assessment
International and Global Trends
Israeli-U.S. Military Operation Scenarios and Iranian Responses
Regional Trends
The Syrian-Iraqi Border: Reshaping the Geopolitical Space of the Middle East
Arab policy
The Syrian Unity Predicament: Files of Sovereignty, Security, and the Kurdish Issue
International and Global Trends
Russia and the Restoration of Strategic Presence in the Changing Syrian Landscape
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
The Outcomes of the Doha Emergency Summit and the Missed Arab Opportunity
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A NEW PHASE IN HAMAS POLITICAL PROJECT
This paper touches upon "Hamas" Movement's attitude towards the escalation between Israel and the Islamic Jihad Movement in Gaza Strip following the assassination of military leaders as well as a group of activists in the Islamic Jihad Movement, and it addresses the reasons for Hamas's neutrality towards military intervention against the Israeli attacks, and its demands to stop them without threatening to respond or participate in the process.
Where would the Lebanese-Israeli Maritime Conflict Lead to?
This paper estimates the legal position of the maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel, which is related to the right to use the resources in the disputed waters. This paper also considers to the possible scenarios of this conflict, in accordance with domestic and external considerations, within which Lebanon and Israel are taking their moves.
Biden in the Middle East: Searching for a New Regional Equation
This paper presents a reading of the nature of current U.S. foreign policy interactions with the Middle East environment. With a critical method, this paper reviews the most significant features of President Joe Biden's trip to the region. The paper also argues the fallacies of U.S. withdrawal and the emergence of a multipolar world. The paper is concluded in demonstrating the importance of regional balance to reduce -or neutralize- the major conflicts.
The Future of Russian-Japanese Relations in the Light of the Ukrainian Crisis
This paper addresses the Japanese policies and their future in the light of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. The paper also addresses Japan's reactions to such policies. This paper reviews the nature of Russian-Japanese relations, and it examines the case of the Kuril Islands as one of the outstanding files between Tokyo and Moscow, since the end of World War II.
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What’s after the Decision to Dissolve Knesset?
This paper addresses the decision of the Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett's, to dissolute the Israeli Knesset, and head towards early parliamentary elections, after he failed to pass (Extending judicial proceedings in the West Bank) law. This paper also addresses the future of that law in light such situation, the nature of the anticipatory context of that decision, and its main objectives. As well as possible last-minute options for the future of the government coalition in Israel.
The withdrawal of the Sadrist alliance opens the door to new scenarios
The paper represents a reading of the political scene in Iraq after the resignation of the Sadrist movement's members, and attempts to explain the reasons for this resignation and its merits. It draws future scenarios that the Sadrist movement may resort to for solving the political gridlock in the country
What is new in Jordan's war on drugs?
This paper addresses challenges on Jordan's northern borders, especially in light of talk of a Russian withdrawal, which may strengthen the control of Iranian-backed groups responsible for cross-border drug smuggling.
The expansion of "NATO" and its impact on the concepts of European neutrality and security
The paper tackles the impact of NATO expansion after Finland and Sweden submitted applications to join it on the concepts of neutrality and the changes that affected its role in establishing security and stability for the European continent. It examines the geopolitical and strategic repercussions on the various parties (Russia, Europe and the Atlantic).
The Government of Impossible Balances: Scenarios and Policies
This paper addresses the scenarios after the Knesset and the left-wing Meretz Party member, Ghaida Zoabi's, resigned from Israel's government coalition, then retracted her resignation, as well as the