Analyses

Biden And The Challenge Of Iraq

The Biden administration is now at stake regarding the Iraqi file, as it has to deal with a legacy of years of inaction and inconsistent blurry strategies that have left Iraq up for grabs in the face of sectarian divisions, extremism and regional, particularly Iranian, ambitions. How should the new administration deal with the Iraqi file?

US- Economy- Based Fears

In the absence of an immediate prospect for the end of the health crisis and its associated economic and social impacts, what does the US economy look like after 2020?

Francis Fukuyama: Political Order and the Dilemma of Decay as an Alternative to Liberal Democracy

Tension Dynamics between Sudan and Ethiopia

The recent armed clashes between the Sudan and Ethiopia have once again highlighted issues of security and peace in the Horn of Africa and opened a new chapter of historic tensions on the borders. In this article, we present a picture of whether there is a possibility that tension will escalate into a conflict at the level of the two states and the sub-region of the Horn of Africa as a whole, based on a series of overlapping and interrelated changes and transformations, to consequently answer the following key question: Are these clashes an incidental situation or a prelude to a wider conflict?

Tehran and the Dream of Prosperous Energy Sector

Political circles in Tehran hope that the new US administration will ease restrictions on Iran's energy sector in the context of the prospect of lifting sanctions and returning to the nuclear deal, in a move that will alleviate the economic crisis exacerbated by the Covid-19 outbreak.

A Businessman's Reflections On Culture

Biden Administration's Review of International Conventions

The following opinion article reviews the political and legal obstacles that Biden's team will face reviewing international agreements ratified by previous administrations. It also argues about the validity of the view of some analysts that the influence of the US Presidency in foreign policy is limited, since the decision-making process is conducted according to specific professional foundations.

WHO and Challenges of Covid-19 Response

Much blame is placed on WHO for its mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic, as accusations indicate that it is subject to political and economic considerations at the expense of public health issues. Accordingly, this paper evaluates the criticisms directed at the Organization and the problems it faces.

Troubled democratic transition in Tunisia

Tunisia is in a state of political deadlock as a result of sharp differences between the components of the legislative and executive branches, creating a state of uncertainty and instability in light of a growing economic and social crisis. 10 Years after the revolution that toppled the regime of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, what does the political scene look like in Tunisia?