SPI - Middle East and North Africa

Middle East and North Africa

Analyses

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Countering Terrorism and Extremism

Will ISIS Succeed in Hijacking Syria from the Transitional Government?

Foreign Fighters File in Syria: Between Entitlement and Risk

The Decision to Ban the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan: the Hand of the Law Against Transnational Ideologies

Sudan: The Country Hijacked by Islamists and Targeted for Burial by Iran

Economy and Energy Policy

Rebuilding the Syrian Economy After a 14-Year Crisis

Challenges facing investors in entering the Iraqi market

Rare and Strategic Elements in Jordan: Opportunities and Challenges

Saudi-China Relations From the Perspective of Political Economy and Energy Geopolitics

Environment and Climate

WATER SECURITY IN JORDAN AND ITS FUTURE HORIZONS

Coronavirus and the Renewed Geostrategic Competition: Will the Pandemic Spark a Nuclear War?

Security and Defence

What If Iran Had the Nuclear Bomb?

Dimensions of Turkey’s Utilization of Military Force in Regional Politics

The Controversial of American Security Assessment on Iran

About Washington withdrawal from open skies treaties

Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

The King’s Visit to Washington: The First Step in the Race to Reject Displacement

Diplomacy of Relief and Diplomacy of Disaster: How Countries are Reshaping their Foreign Relations?

Is the King’s Visit to Washington an Indicator for Increased Jordanian Influence Coefficient?

Timing and indications of al-Sudani's visit to Jordan

Global Governance and International Institutions

Trump 2.0: Political Directions and Regional Changes

War on Gaza: Israel’s Ban on UNRWA and the Challenges of Global Governance

Why the UAE is worried about a “Cold War” between the United States and China

US Retreat from the Middle East and the Future of Global Leadership

Conflict Resolution

What's Next After the Five Rounds of Saudi-Iranian Dialogue?

How Far Can the Reconciliations in the Region may Stand?

Saudi-Iranian Talks: A Step on a Long Road

Yemen: The Road to Reconciliation

Transformations in the International Order

Trump’s Gulf Tour and the Intersection of Regional and International Files

U.S. Presence in Syria: Changing the Attribute of Participation and Presence

U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq: A Containment of Escalation or an Open Invitation for an Escalation of Terrorism?

The Three Summits Ping Attended in Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Shift or a Geopolitical Maneuver?

Humanitarian and Social Trends

How Can Jordanian Political Parties Overcome the Pressures They Face?

The Reality of the Educational Strategies in Jordan.. Stagnant Majors as a Model

Iranian Protests over the Killing of "Mahsa Amini" and the Limits of Influence

WHO and Challenges of Covid-19 Response

Emerging Threats and Non-Traditional Security

Map of the Militarization of the Red Sea and the Features of Upcoming Conflicts

The Escalation of Houthis and the Repercussions on the Region

Did Jordanian-Syrian Relation Pass Narcotics Test?

What is new in Jordan's war on drugs?

Regional Trends

Iraq Between Geopolitical Challenges and Strategic Opportunities

The Syrian-Iraqi Border: Reshaping the Geopolitical Space of the Middle East

The Arab Stance Amid Regional Variables

How the B-2 Stealth Bomber Changed the Course of U.S.–Iran Negotiations

Opinion and Thought

So That All Is a “Majority” in Syria

The Impossible Mission: Why Is the Status of Solution Sought in Iraq?

Biden's upcoming SA visit: What will be discussed? - comment

Why does Israel insist on remaining isolated from its surroundings? - opinion

International and Global Trends

Washington and Tehran: Negotiations Under the Hammer of Military Buildup

NYT: The President and A Former Terrorist Meet at the White House

Russia and the Restoration of Strategic Presence in the Changing Syrian Landscape

STRATEGIECS: A 2024 Year-End Message on the Priority of Foresight in a Complex World and a Tightly Interwoven Regional Landscape

Publications

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Countering Terrorism and Extremism

Sudan: The Country Hijacked by Islamists and Targeted for Burial by Iran

This story documents firsthand testimonies from individuals within Sudan who are well-informed about the increasing Iranian influence in their country. We refer to them as "Al-Hajj," "The General," and "The Diplomat" to protect their identities and ensure their safety. These individuals unanimously expressed concerns in their testimonies about the dangers of Iranian influence on their country's future stability, the prospects for a ceasefire between the conflicting parties.