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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?
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Will the Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian Change Iran’s Domestic and Foreign Policies?
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What Are the Chances of Success for the New Round of Negotiations to End the War in the Gaza Strip?
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Indian-Chinese Engagements in Flux
Following clashes resulting in the killing of dozens of soldiers, Indian-Chinese tensions witness an unprecedented escalation, as the Galwan Valley confrontations on June 15, 2020, are the first to result in casualties since 1975. Hence, this paper discusses the historical tensions between the two countries, the factors that led to such escalation, and the forecasted outcomes of current events.
Turkish Aspirations for the Eastern Mediterranean Gas
Turkey has undoubtedly become a major energy corridor linking East and West, through which it was able to obtain a geostrategic significance, yet, Turkey is still unsatisfied. On the contrary, it proceeded to impose itself as a key player in the energy field without having the necessary resources for it. It also seeks to find a place in any project for extracting or transporting gas in the region; so will Turkey succeed in achieving its goals?
STRATEGIECS Chairman Mr. Hasan Ismaik: "Third Way is the key to ending the War of All Against All and moving towards a New Arab Era"
In his interview with Journalist Mahmoud Alwerwary on Al-Hadath TV, STRATEGIECS Chairman Mr. Hasan Ismaik answers key questions relating to the role of youth in society, and the role of the private and public sectors in solving youth issues, especially in the post-Coronavirus crisis period, and developing their skills to join the job market. He also discusses a "third way" through which Arabs can find their salvation and rise with their youth towards a new era that is free of conflicts and wars and full of stability and comprehensive development.
The Impact of Nuclear Power on the Concept of "Strategy"
Nuclear weapons still hold great appeal in the theoretical field, not only for the horror it raises when used but also for its key role in bringing about fundamental turning points in the nature and shape of the international system. Certain countries in the region and the world are keen on eliminating weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. In this regard, 16 countries - with Jordan as the only Middle Eastern country - participated in the Stockholm Initiative on Nuclear Disarmament that was held on June 6, 2020, hosted by Germany and Sweden, marking its establishment's first anniversary. The 2019 Semi-Annual Outlook Report issued by STRATEGIECS discusses, in one of its topics, the implications of the entry of nuclear weapons on the concept of "strategy"; the report also predicted paths of escalation in the region, if two or more states acquire nuclear weapons.
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Israel as a New Arena of Chinese-U.S. Competition
In light of the increasingly tense Chinese-U.S. relations and given the internal and external circumstances in Israel, could Israel be the next arena for Chinese-U.S. competition? Are Beijing and Washington racing to win the loyalty of Tel Aviv? Or will the U.S. pressure Israel, its strategic and historical ally, to negatively affect Israeli-Chinese relations?
Is War Really Coming?
The specter of the Great War was never far from modern political history; does that mean that war between the U.S. and China is evitable? If there is a war coming, what kind of war will it be? what mechanisms and tools will be used? In case a direct war is not coming, what are the key factors that reduce the possibility of its outbreak?
Will the U.S. Dollar Lose its Place as a Global Currency?
In light of the challenges facing the dollar today, namely the Coronavirus pandemic that the world is suffering today which alters the rules of the global game in a certain way, in addition to the constant pressures the dollar is bearing by China, Russia, and the European Union, particularly the heavy dependency that binds the U.S. and Chinese economies, as well as the continuous criticism directed at the dollar from EU countries; Will the dollar lose its place as a global currency? and will US President Donald Trump reduce the dollar value?
In Defense of Islamic Religious Reform
In light of the numerous calls we are witnessing that request the renewal of the Religious Discourse, and in light of the tremendous progress of modern communication means, which we all live in general and young people in particular; there is an urgent need for a new presentation - in a contemporary and up-to-date manner - of religious and moral beliefs and concepts in order to move towards change and creativity. What are the characteristics of the approach that must be formulated for reform which is appropriate for our time, especially after the spread of hardline rhetoric by some terrorist organizations? Why is such a reform an urgent necessity?
Coronavirus and the Renewed Geostrategic Competition: Will the Pandemic Spark a Nuclear War?
Many analyses and outlook insights have predicted an inevitable war between the United States and China, due to the threat posed by China to the geostrategic weight of U.S. influence, therefore, is making a decision to launch a nuclear war a rational act? and Is the central mind in Washington serious about neutralizing the Chinese economic threat before it turns into a military threat? What are the Chinese strengths that the U.S. sees as a direct threat? Are these strengths important indications of worsening Chinese-U.S. tension, which may be a catalyst for some U.S. entities to develop the novel Coronavirus as part of its hybrid war against China? Did the "Corona" crisis intensify U.S. contradictions and exacerbate the differences between Western countries?