Middle East & North Africa

From Proxy War to Nuclear Brinkmanship

Eugen BulboacaJuly 28, 20250

Twelve-Day WarOn June 12, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched 200 aircrafts (including F-35I, F-16) and several uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against 100 targets in the Islamic Republic of Iran, beginning ‘Operation Rising Lion’. The Main aim of the operation was to inflict damage on the Iranian nuclear programme and the Iranian military, indeed the […]

The Arab League: Different responses towards Gaza

Eugen BulboacaJuly 28, 20250

The Israeli-Palestinian situation has always been a sensitive issue for Arab countries. Since the 7th ofOctober 2023, this conflict has escalated and turned into a war in the Gaza Strip. Thus, the Arab League is now caught in a complex position between Israel and Palestine. While the Arab League has regularly issued strong diplomatic statements […]

Hezbollah

Eugen BulboacaJuly 28, 20250

Why a Ground Offensive Against Lebanon’s Shadow Rulers is a Risky UndertakingDisclaimer: This article refers to the status as of August 5th, 2024, and changes to the dynamic situation may have occurred in the period up to its publication. It is intended to provide a basic foundation of understanding, but in view of the size […]

The Impact of the Israel-Hamas War on Egypt’s Tourist Industry

Eugen BulboacaJuly 28, 20250

With the Israel-Hamas war raging since October 2023, the Middle East is in the grip of a crisis. Due to its geographical proximity and political influence, Egypt is particularly vulnerable to the war’s fallout. In this report, we delve into the profound impact of the conflict on Egypt’s already fragile economy, using a multi-faceted approach […]

Europe’s Struggle for a United Stance in the Middle East Conflict

Eugen BulboacaJuly 27, 20250

Following the EU’s successful formation of a strong and united coalition against Russia in the Ukraine conflict, it appeared that the EU was united in its foreign policy. However, the recent conflict in the Middle East has revealed a divided EU rather than a united one. The EU has created an inner conflict between the […]

The Difficult Question About Money at COP29

Eugen BulboacaJuly 27, 20250

During this November, the COP29 of the UNFCCC took place in Baku, Azerbaijan. The UNFCCC is the main international and legally binding treaty of the UN that focuses on global warming and the impacts of the climate crisis. During COP21 in Paris (2015) the well-known Paris Climate agreement was negotiated, in which states agreed to […]

Pressure to Pivot: MENA’s Response to U.S Tariffs

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Suhaib Shaukat, Denis Hoffmann Introduction: On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump imposed tariffs causing panic in the financial markets. The US administration has labelled the tariffs a “national emergency” to safeguard national security and protect American workers. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that the new US tariffs will slow down […]

An American and an Arab Plan for the Gaza Strip

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

On 4 February 2025, President Donald Trump announced in Washington, D.C. his proposal to transform Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” a plan that would displace millions of Palestinians. One month later, Arab leaders convened in Cairo, where the Egyptian government put forward an alternative plan aimed at reconstructing Gaza while ensuring Palestinians […]

The Role of Saudi Arabia as a Diplomatic Mediator

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

Shadan Jagersma, Mina Alyat In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia (KSA) has emerged as an increasingly significant mediator in some of the world’s most intractable conflicts. In February and March 2025, the Kingdom hosted bilateral talks between Russian and United States (US) officials to discuss prospects for a partial ceasefire in Ukraine and the […]

Report of the 23rd Berlin Security Conference

Octavian-Teodor DragonJuly 26, 20250

From 19th-20th November 2024, the 23th Berlin Security Conference, a pivotal gathering on European security, took place in the German capital, bringing together more than a thousand high-level military leaders from various NATO countries, politicians, and defense experts. Together with different side events, discussions touched on various pressing issues, including the ongoing Middle East crisis. […]

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