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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?
International Relations
Sudan: The Country Hijacked by Islamists and Targeted for Burial by Iran
International Relations
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?
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The U.S. Foreign Policy
Does the United States, represented by President Trump’s decisions, rely on a realistic strategy that shows the U.S. course of action, opportunities, strengths, and threats? This question has become most significant after President Donald Trump took office in January 2017 and began to announce his decisions and directions. This article, therefore, discusses several justifications and analyses for the existence of a clear U.S. strategy.
Does the Middle East still Occupy the Center Stage?
In light of the recent events in both regional and international arenas, many question whether the Middle East is still at the forefront of the U.S. international security interests; a question this article attempts to answer after presenting a historical overview of the U.S. involvement in the Middle East.
The Future of the World's Energy Resources
Following the widespread notion of the depletion of existing energy resources, which has led to the emergence of climate change and the global warming crisis, the world is now searching for alternative energy resources to traditional resources known to humankind, to be used in economic development, technological progress, and an arms race. In this context, this article highlights some renewable and non-renewable energy resources and their global demand, in addition to energy resources to which the world will resort in the future. In this context, this article highlights some renewable and non-renewable energy resources and their global demand, in addition to energy resources to which the world will resort in the future.
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The Future of Populist Movements in Europe
Right-wing populism is currently witnessing a historic moment in its political course; if this movement succeeds –in the medium term– in employing suitable conditions to enhance its presence in influential European capitals, a new European reality will exist, posing an existential challenge to the European Union as a unified political entity. Thus, what are the circumstances accompanying the growing populism in Europe? And what are the foundations of a voter-oriented populist discourse?
The Future of Iraq's Stability
Amid the political chaos in Iraq and its impact on many sectors and aspects, particularly the economics aspect, it became imperative for the Iraqi government to focus on "comprehensive development planning", a concept that should be supported by a secure and stable political climate. This is necessary considering the absence of law, the spread of security chaos, loss of national resources, and the emigration of capital owners. As such, this article addresses the reality of the economic situation in Iraq and its future, highlighting the status of Iraq and its ranks among key international economic indicators.
The Future Course of Transformations in Iran
The sanctions imposed since 4th of November might encourage the region to achieve desired compromises and increase strategic costs of the Iranian influence in the region. Yet, Washington gives Iran a room for maneuver for two reasons; to resort to secret negotiations and to balance the pressure on Iran so as to avoid the eruption of war, a possibility that the region cannot endure its costs. However, there are no guarantees that the U.S. strategy would achieve its goals and bring Iran to negotiate over a comprehensive agreement; however, some believe that the use of U.S. escalating pressure could succeed in this strategy. Published in STRATEGIECS Outlook Report in February 2019, this article examines the extent to which Tehran can endure the costs of "maximum pressure", and to what extent will the U.S. administration proceed with its relentless efforts to change Iran's regional behavior?
The Competition over the Heart of the World
This article assesses the bilateral relations of the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean and addresses Europe’s situation in the geostrategic competition between world powers. It also explores key features of the European political identity that is being formed at the international level.