Briefs / Focus / Spot Ons
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Morocco and the War in Gaza: The Dilemma of Principles and Interests
Morocco finds itself facing the ongoing war in Gaza between the hammer of geopolitical interests on one hand and the anvil of popular pressure and its historical commitments on the other. Morocco has adopted a cautious and moderate stance, condemning...
17 November 2023
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Egypt: Official and Popular Reactions to the war in Gaza
Egypt warned about the unprecedented security threat caused by the expansion of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians. Cairo dealt with the crisis from a comprehensive perspective by stressing the need to protect civilians, assure safe and...
17 November 2023
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Tunisians’ positions on Gaza war
Tunisia has traditionally expressed support to the Palestinian people and condemned Israeli actions that it considered contrary to international law. Following the Hamas attack on 7 October, the Tunisian Tunisia’s Presidency released a statement ex...
17 November 2023
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Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank pose an existential threat to Jordan
The Kingdom of Jordan is used to standing on the edge of a precipice. Its neighbourhood is one of the most conflict-ridden in the world and the country’s resources are scarce. However, the outbreak of large-scale violence in Gaza following the Hama...
17 November 2023
- Policy Brief
Walking the Tightrope: The Ukrainian Crisis Through the Eyes of Africa
This policy brief analyses the effects of Russian economic and political influence in Africa and its response to the Ukrainian crisis.
21 March 2023
- Policy Brief
Is Climate Diplomacy the Solution for more Resilient Cooperation in the Mediterranean Region?
This policy brief proposes to explore how climate diplomacy can contribute to deeper cooperation between countries of the Mediterranean and propel a stronger relationship between its citizens.
28 February 2023
- Policy Brief
On the Need to Carefully Calibrate International Sanctions as an Instrument to Fight Corruption in the MENA Region
Alain Bifani provides an insightful overview on the power of international sanctions imposed by the external world leading to the improvement of the elites’ behaviour.
28 February 2023
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Between Hedging and Bandwagoning – Interpreting the Reactions of Middle Eastern and North African States to the Russian-Ukranian War
The present policy brief features a structural analysis of the various reactions of MENA states to the Russian-Ukrainian war by the end of 2022.
14 February 2023
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Leveraging the Abraham Accords for Resuming the Israeli-Palestinian Process
The present article analises the significance of the Negev Summit held in March 2022 and its implications for the regional cooperation in the Mediterranean.
30 May 2022
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A Look into FinTech’s Role in Digital Transformation and Regional Cooperation in the EU-Mediterranean and Neighbouring Regions
The policy brief draws on examples from diverse regions to demonstrate how FinTech can foster regional cooperation in the Mediterranean and addresses recommendations to agencies and organisations.
8 March 2022
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Iran and the United States: Four Decades of Tension and Missed Opportunities
Iran-United States (US) relations have been confrontational for decades, making this relationship one of the most challenging in the world for the US to manage.
27 January 2022
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The Maghreb: A Battle Ground for the Intra-Sunni Cold War
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Turkey have been competing in North Africa since 2011 through financial investments and cultivation of political clients. This is driven by three main factors.
22 June 2020