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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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Bolton's Dismissal: a Crack in the White House or Reshaping?
This paper looks into President Trump’s announcement of the dismissal of U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton over conflicting views on U.S. foreign policy. The analysis then investigates different approaches of both politicians concerning military, economic, and political options while simultaneously noting their similarities in decision-making.
The Knesset Elections: Reshaping Israel's Status Quo
This paper, therefore, examines the multiple dimensions of this crisis and its impact on Israel's political powers and, in turn, their role in affecting the crisis. The paper also attempts to recognize if such an unprecedented level of congestion is attributed to an international dimension while presenting the expected scenarios of the Israeli situation amid a political vacuum.
Iraqʹs Return to the Regional Arena: Possibilities and Opportunities
In light of the development in Iraq in recent years, especially at the level of security, political level, and oil production, and amid transformations in the Arab and regional arenas in the context of Arab-Iranian relations, this report addresses relevant questions; Is it possible for Iraq in the upcoming period to return to its influential role in the balance equation at the Gulf, Arab and regional levels? does it possess the elements needed for this role and the willingness to practice it? What are the obstacles standing in the way of Iraq’s return to the regional and international arenas?
Can Pakistan Be a Regional Counterbalance?
This paper discusses Pakistan’s recent endeavors to position itself as a sovereign state with central importance in balancing the Greater Middle East. This is evident by the country's efforts to combat terrorism and achieve progress in developmental, economic, and military fields in spite of the major challenges, both at the internal and external levels. In its reference to the new Prime Minister Imran Khan, who arose as a popular reformist leader, the paper highlights the principles of his strategy as well as the military aspect of Pakistan. Pakistan’s foreign relations with other regional countries were also examined in addition to the role Pakistan plays in these countries.
Outlook 2019
The 2019 Outlook Report addresses several issues concerning decision-makers in the Middle East and research institutions. It highlights regional and international political, economic, and security foresight for the year 2019 by presenting future scenarios of key and predominant issues of global interest.