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The Syrian Unity Predicament: Files of Sovereignty, Security, and the Kurdish Issue
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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
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
The American-Israeli Proposal and the Shift Towards a Unilateral Path in the Gaza Strip
Countering Terrorism and Extremism
Will ISIS Succeed in Hijacking Syria from the Transitional Government?
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Negotiations to Sign Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and China: Horizons and Challenges
GCC-Chinese meetings and conventions indicate that relations are advancing, and progress is being made in negotiating a free trade agreement, which, if it becomes a reality, will mark a new chapter in the history of the relationship and its economic, geopolitical and strategic dimensions. However, there are several challenges that make the idea of free trade between the two sides challenging. This is what this paper seeks to demonstrate via analysis and examination.
JORDAN'S ORIENTATION TOWARDS THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN BASIN
This paper evaluates the current level of Jordan's relations with Cyprus and Greece, and examines the most significant Jordanian strategic objectives of these relations. In addition, the paper sheds light on the "changing" regional environment in which these relations are taking place, and provides recommendations that Jordanian diplomacy can follow to enhance its orientation towards the eastern Mediterranean basin.
JOINT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND THEIR ROLE IN INTEGRATING INTERESTS AND ACHIEVING DEVELOPMENT
Arab countries are seeking to establish a new approach in their relations, by integrating their interests and cooperating in strategic areas, through development and economic projects, such as the tripartite partnership and electrical interconnection projects. Hence, this paper examines how joint Arab projects are changing the political and economic landscape of the Arab world.
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TALIBANIST AFGHANISTAN: THE FUTURE AND THE IMPLICATIONS ON POLITICAL ISLAM
This paper assesses the first months of Taliban's rule, citing the elements of power and weakness which such movements demonstrated until the end of the year 2021. It also explores the future and nature of Taliban's continuation to dominate Afghanistan, and the implications of such continuity over the international landscape of political Islam.
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The International Organization of the Muslim Brotherhood in Crisis: Contexts and Directions
This paper examines the stage which the disputes within the factions of the International Organization of the Muslim Brotherhood have reached, as well as the escalation of these disputes between the two currents in “Ankara and London,” considering their respective contexts, regional and international transformations, as well as future scenarios for what those disputes will result in. This includes the crisis remaining in place at the current levels, as well as the start of mediation efforts led by prominent figures in the Brotherhood to achieve consensual reconciliation between the two factions of London and Ankara, as well as resolving disputes in favor of the London faction.
Hamas declared a terrorist organization in Britain: Indications and Effects on the Muslim Brotherhood
Designating Hamas as a terrorist organization by the United Kingdom marks a new phase in the way that Britain deals with political Islam groups and its position toward them. It also comes in line with a broad European approach to curbing extremism and combating terrorism. Hence, this article discusses the implications of the British move on the future political activity of the Muslim Brotherhood in the United Kingdom.
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Turkish-UAE Relations: Contexts and Prospects
The visit of the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed, and his meeting with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, indicate turning of the page of the past decade of relations, which were marked by ideological and political competition on many regional fronts. Hence, this paper analyzes the course of the visit and its context with regard to the broader transformations in the region and the changes that affected regional alliances and relations.
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Zulfiqar-1400 Drills: Operational Tactics and Political Messages
The following report provides an overview of the most notable operational aspects of the “Zulfiqar-1400” military drills carried out by the Iranian army. It also discusses the political messages conveyed by the drills at a time when Iran's diplomacy is preparing to resolve several issues, including the Vienna nuclear negotiations.
Saudi-Iranian Talks: A Step on a Long Road
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran continue to receive substantial attention given the impact of this event on the regional and international levels. In light of this, this paper attempts to read the talks from the viewpoint of possible incentives and variables and how they might affect hotbeds of tension and conflict in the region, as well as predicting their outcome.