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Are Palestinians on the Road to Independence?

With the end of the Obama Administration, the current Israeli political class – the right wing and the religious nationalists represented in the Israeli government – oppose the idea of any independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza.

Brexit Is an Obstacle Course for the EU, and Potentially a Game-changer Too

Brexit is a truly British invention, yet what has become known as the "Gibraltar Paragraph" in the EU's negotiating guidelines came as an unpleasant surprise to British diplomats and their political masters in London.

The European Project in Crisis: Myths and Realities

The crisis of the European project is not a new phenomenon. Throughout its existence, the European Union has gone from crisis to crisis. They have even served as a driving force for its progression.

Israeli Regional Strategies: Balancing the Arab Core, the New Periphery, and Great Powers

Viewed in retrospect, 70 years after the creation of the state, the evolution of Israel’s regional and international strategic relations can be divided into several fairly unique time periods.

Palestine After Oslo: Politics of the Times

The year 2017 has no lack of opportunities for historical recollection and commemorations of recent historical events in Palestine.

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The Digital Economy: the Silent Revolution that Will Change the Region

ICTs have become widespread means for social and political expression, helping to empower and increase the influence of the individuals, groups and economic and political actors who can best maximize their impact.

ISIS Administrative and Territorial Organization

The structure of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is very much a product of the organization’s ideological evolution and a reflection of its intended future.

Tunisia’s Transition: the Delicate Blossom of Political Compromise

There is an ongoing debate on the root causes of Tunisia’s recent transformational predicament. Those who favor socio-economic explanations for a variety of ills, including Islamist radicalization, tend to sketch over two essential features.

Jordan –Disquiet at the Island of Stability

Despite a series of Arab Spring-inspired political protests and its precarious environment, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been hitherto remarkably successful in weathering the political storm and maintaining stability.

Egypt: Uncertain and Troubling Times

Egypt is facing one of the most acute economic crises in recent years. Despite continuing support and pledges from the Gulf monarchies, Egypt's economy remains shaky and the threat of a solvency crisis lingers.