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The Paths of political Presence of Hamas Movement in Qatar
The choices of Hamas leaders to move from Qatar remain ambiguous and are limited to specific destinations: either Turkey, Iran, Lebanon, or Algeria. The question is: Which one is most likely—amd most preferred—to host Hamas leaders?
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Pezeshkian in Iraq: Political Maneuver or Strategic Visit?
Jordanian Affairs
How Can Jordanian Political Parties Overcome the Pressures They Face?
Palestinian-Israeli conflict
How Can Israel’s “Summer Camps” Operation in the Northern West Bank Be Interpreted?
Politics
Will the Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian Change Iran’s Domestic and Foreign Policies?
International Relations
What Are the Chances of Success for the New Round of Negotiations to End the War in the Gaza Strip?
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The Global Trends for the Future of the Military Force
Global military force is witnessing an increasing trend in equipping national armies with the tools of cyber war, hybrid warfare, and smart power. At the same time, Global powers are competing to acquire the Sixth-Generation hyper-sonic weaponry and space militarization. Such matter requires huge efforts to balance the study of "virtual" war reality and the data from the ground for the wars in future.
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.
THE HYBRID EXPERIENCE OF THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IN JORDAN
This paper presents a study for the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan over centuries since this group was founded in 1945. The study is focusing via a descriptive and analytical view on the hybrid mixture in the Muslim Brotherhood practices, which range from the religious charity dimensions and the political considerations, along with the changes and transformations in the Muslim Brotherhood's discourse, which turned from being of breaching into being of protesting.
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.
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Macron's Gulf Tour: Motives and Impact on the Partnership with the United States
This paper examines the economic and geopolitical dimensions of French President Emmanuel Macron's tour to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, where the growing aspects of the French-Gulf strategic partnership were observed in a way that proves Paris's position as a major strategic player, and confirms the recognition of the Gulf countries as indispensable partners. Thus, the paper aims to answer two of the most prominent questions: What are the motives for such a visit, and how will it affect the US-Gulf partnership?
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.
The Trilogy of Political Islam: Sanctification, Politicization, and Failure
“Islam is the solution”, is the slogan of the so-called Islamists, political Islam groups, or Islamic fundamentalists. Despite the different names, they all share the same narrow view of Islam, and the Islamization of everything. Islamists rely on polarization, mobilization, and authoritarianism between political action and the religiously sacred. However, Islamic societies have taken a broader perspective, deeming them to be a threat to stability and the opposite of prosperity.
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.
Features of Gulf Security in Light of a New Strategic Environment
The manifestations of the new geo-security field of the Gulf are reflected in the activity of its states over the Arabian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, reflecting deep changes in the notions of geopolitics in relation to the vital and security interests of Gulf states. Therefore, this paper attempts to answer a basic question related to the new prospects and features of Gulf security in light of the new strategic environment, which links Gulf security to something broader.