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International and Global Trends
Real clear world: A former terrorist inside the white house
This article examines the unprecedented decision to welcome a former jihadist—long designated as a terrorist by the United States—into the White House. It traces his trajectory from al-Qaeda operative to interim president of Syria, raising urgent questions about a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy. The piece challenges readers to consider the consequences of legitimizing a figure whose past is inseparable from decades of extremist violence.
Countering Terrorism and Extremism
Sudan: The Country Hijacked by Islamists and Targeted for Burial by Iran
International and Global Trends
The Gaza War and the Military Deployments in the Region of the World’s Great Powers
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
Position Assessment: Potential Pathways of Conflict between Hamas and Israel
Emerging Threats and Non-Traditional Security
Asymmetric Threats:A Study in the Transformations of Traditional Deterrence Strategies
International and Global Trends
The Ukrainian Crisis And Its Repercussions On The Transformation Of Chechen Fighters From "Salafi-Jihadism" To "Sufism Jihadism"
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Jordan's Railway Projects: Aspirations and Challenges
This paper presents an integrated and comprehensive insight of Jordan's aspirations towards the railway project, highlighting one of the most important national strategic projects in the near future; the nature of its regional dimensions that are intended to enhance Jordan's position and regional presence; as well as the intertwining of economic and logistical interests among the countries of the region.
Files on the G7 Table
This file is an attempt to advance understanding and analysis towards assessing the role of the G7 in the rapid changes that the world is witnessing today, and to discuss whether this role is working to bring views closer together and achieve the common international interest or whether it is part of a series that is working to aggravate the status quo on the issue in question.
Analytical Perspective: China's Strategy in the Middle East
Previous studies on China's strategy in the Middle East are indeed few, as analyses focused on China's Belt and Silk Road initiative, however, these studies overlooked China's relations with the Middle East countries on the one hand and its role in the complexities of the region on the other. Therefore, this analytical perspective seeks to introduce key elements of China’s strategy in the Middle East, particularly the means and mechanisms of its engagement and partnerships in the region.
The Countdown to Brexit: Time Passes with No Positive Signs on the Horizon
This paper highlights the historical context of UK membership in the European Union up until the public referendum conducted on June 23, 2016, on UK withdrawal from the EU, known as Brexit. A step that has generated a state of uncertainty across the European continent, especially after nearly 46 years of membership, during which Britain partook in crafting thousands of laws and documents that regulate various international and interrelations among member states.