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Dehumanizing the “Other” and the Extremism Unleashed in the Context of the Gaza War

Any solution to address the twin issues of dehumanization and extremism in the Middle East will have to involve a global effort to restore faith in an international system.

 1 September 2025

Dehumanizing the “Other” and the Extremism Unleashed in the Context of the Gaza War

Any solution to address the twin issues of dehumanization and extremism in the Middle East will have to involve a global effort to restore faith in an international system.

 1 September 2025

Europe and the Wider MENA Region

The process towards a more pro-active EU policy in the MENA region is fraught with risks. One major one will be the clash within MENA countries between authoritarian regimes and a freedom-aspiring civil society.

 1 September 2025

The Role of China in the Evolution of the International and Middle-East Situation

China is pursuing its ambition to become (once again) an international power, and the Middle East occupies an important place in this strategy.

 1 September 2025

Turkey’s Role as a Regional Power

Turkey's position as an emerging middle power has given it a special weight that will undoubtedly be strengthened if it establishes a successful support network, a key resource for middle powers

 1 September 2025

Skills Gap and Training Needs: Challenging Workplace Requirements and Implications for the MENA Region

An insurgency of alternative learning pathways can cultivate the adaptive, critical and collaborative skills that 21st-century work — and citizenship — demand.

 1 September 2025

50th Anniversary of the Division of Cyprus: The Rise of Türkiye as a Regional Power in the Middle East and Possible Effects on Reunification Talks and Relations with Greece and the EU

The tensions surrounding Iran are rising, Türkiye–Israel friction is intensifying and new fronts — like the announced maritime deals between Ankara and Damascus — threaten to implicate Cyprus again.

 1 September 2025

Water Under Pressure: Mediterranean Water Security in 2024

The shocks of 2024 revealed deep vulnerabilities. With smarter policies, stronger cooperation and focused investment, the region can turn water from a source of risk into a foundation for shared prosperity.

 1 September 2025

An Overview of Energy Transition in the Western Balkans – Case Studies from Kosovo and Serbia

The Western Balkans are in the process of implementing the respective chapters of the EU acquis communitaire by adopting national climate and environmental protection laws.

 1 September 2025

Navigating Recent Crises in the MENA Region

The MENA region is vulnerable to international shocks in cereal markets due to its heavy reliance on imports. A comprehensive understanding of these external shocks is crucial.

 30 July 2025

An Electoral Year Marked by Repression and Tension

By linking the worsening of the multidimensional crisis to a generalized conspiracy, the Tunisian president manages to maintain social peace while continuing to roll out his authoritarian project.

 30 July 2025

Local Visions – Chinese Technologies. Explaining MENA’s Embrace of the Digital Silk Road

China emerges as a pivotal partner for advancing the digital transformation in countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

 25 July 2025