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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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Sudan: The Country Hijacked by Islamists and Targeted for Burial by Iran
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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?
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Will the Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian Change Iran’s Domestic and Foreign Policies?
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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.
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?
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.
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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.
Iran's Attempts to Mend Relations with Jordan: Messages and Variables
The recent Iranian moves in the course of rapprochement with Jordan, call for the assumption that a remarkable development may be witnessed in these relations, driven by several variables and a conciliatory regional climate. Therefore, this paper discusses the motivations for reviving relations, as well as the challenges they face.
Jordan and Syria: A Cautious Rapprochement Maneuver
As military and government officials from the two neighboring countries met at high levels in Amman, Jordan-Syria relations are showing signs of cooling off the dispute factors between the two countries. This communication reached a political and leadership level with a phone call between King Abdullah II and President Bashar al-Assad. The following analytical reading reviews the most important outstanding issues between the two sides, and provides a diagnosis of the most prominent obstacles which the course of Jordanian-Syrian interactions may encounter.
From Jordan Begins the End of Syria's Isolation
There has been no clear international or regional attempt to deal with the Syrian crisis. Therefore a new strategy based on self-interest became necessary to bring everyone down back to reality and to break the ice that has been building up on the road to Damascus for ten years. And no other country in the region has the capabilities, qualifications, and advantages needed to take up this thorny task as Jordan does.
The Impact of Taliban's Rise on Jordan, Syria, and Iraq
The Taliban's seizure of control over Afghanistan raises several concerns in light of the impact it may have on other armed movements and groups, in a way that may restore hope and confidence in the ranks of many such groups, to return to their activities taking after the example of Taliban. Hence, this paper examines the repercussions of the rise of the Taliban on terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, as well as its impact on Jordan.