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Iraq Between Geopolitical Challenges and Strategic Opportunities
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The Syrian-Iraqi Border: Reshaping the Geopolitical Space of the Middle East
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The King’s Visit to Washington: The First Step in the Race to Reject Displacement
Jordan has prior experience dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump during his first administration, which showed a tendency to liquidate the Palestinian issue without considering the fundamental principles of the Palestinian cause or the American foreign policy toward it. Given the changing realities facing the Gaza Strip, the Middle East, and the international community in general, Jordan’s position today seems to be based on more precise calculations compared to the approach during Trump’s first administration. This is especially true given that the threats today encompass all Palestinian territories, not just the Gaza Strip.
“Operation Iron Wall” and the Permanent Crisis Policies
The Israeli “Iron Wall” operation in the northern West Bank comes in light of several local, regional, and international developments. It followed two days after the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect. The timing of this operation raises several questions, including the possibility of its scope expanding to include various areas of the West Bank, especially after being described by Israeli officials as part of a shift in the concept of security in the West Bank.
Complications of the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip between Hamas and Israel consists of three basic stages, which will end the war that has been waged since October 7, 2023, by graduating the ceasefire from temporary to sustainable during the stages of the agreement. This agreement comes in light of a set of major regional and international variables, which prompted the parties to agree to it.
So That All Is a “Majority” in Syria
The issue of “minorities” remains a prominent concern in Arab politics. It is a central part of discussions surrounding democracy and human rights in the Arab world, as well as the construction of a unified national identity and the civil state based upon it. Moreover, the topic of minorities is not new to Arab politics or political literature, but it vanishes and reappears depending on the different historical and political contexts that have shaped our region since the advent of modern political thought and action.
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Ba’ath Regime in Syria Has Fallen. So When Do the Sanctions Fall?
The economic sanctions imposed by many countries on Syria—which are still in place—have led to restrictions on foreign trade, the freezing of Syrian assets abroad, and the prevention of necessary investments and aid for the country’s reconstruction. Therefore, lifting the sanctions on Syria remains the most crucial step in rebuilding the devastated Syrian economy, which will, in turn, serve as a foundation for establishing civil peace and coexistence, both of which will be undermined if the sanctions continue.
STRATEGIECS: A 2024 Year-End Message on the Priority of Foresight in a Complex World and a Tightly Interwoven Regional Landscape
The year 2024 has served as a testing ground to assess the accuracy of the methodologies the STRATEGIECS Institute has developed over the past years, as well as an operational platform to utilize the accumulated expertise of its team. This was particularly evident in their ability to devise results and forecast directions related to various events and issues. The results have been highly promising, both in terms of the pace of research output and the accuracy of predictions.
New Syria: A Moment with History is Here
Syrians realize the magnitude of the tremendous challenges they face and understand the dangers that threaten them. This is because the effects of a long period of tyranny cannot disappear overnight. Moreover, building nations cannot succeed through mere wishes and good intentions alone; it requires careful and well-thought-out planning, as well as extending a hand to everyone to ensure the unification of efforts and maximizing their outcomes.
Scenarios of the State and the System of Government in Post-Assad Syria
The spotlight and numerous analyses focus on the future of Syria and its system of government after the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Several questions are raised about the country’s political and social future, the shape of the coming Syria, and the form of its system of government. There is also speculation on how politics could be recycled to move away from internal power struggles and external interventions. Despite regional and international consensus on the need to establish stability in Syria, the risks associated with the transitional process could lead to various repercussions, particularly concerning tactical agreements between Syria’s armed and political forces.
Trump 2.0: Political Directions and Regional Changes
The administrative staff of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been completed, particularly concerning foreign policy leaders and those responsible for the Middle East. A thorough analysis of Trump’s team offers an insightful view into the plans and positions likely to be followed during his second term, especially in relation to the region.