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Publication created on 04/12/2024 - 14:10 by in NESA
Subject: "Reawakening Threats: The Reemergence of Islamic State Amid Global Distractions."
Purpose: This paper examines the reemergence of Islamic State (IS) in the Middle East. IS continues its recruiting efforts, resulting in a steady trend of malign activities in the region, while the...... Read more...
Publication created on 09/22/2023 - 12:50 by in NESA
Subject: Deir ez-Zor: Critical Juncture in the Process Towards Syria’s Normalization
Purpose: To present CSAG’s analysis of the strategic significance of Deir ez-Zor in shaping the future of Syria. It reveals the growing interest of various actors operating in the region and their efforts to... Read more...
Publication created on 09/22/2023 - 12:27 by in NESA
Subject: Chinese-brokered Iran-KSA Détente, “A Game-Changer or a Mirage?”
Purpose: To present CSAG’s analysis of the recent rapprochement between Iran and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) brokered by China.
Introduction: The recent diplomatic agreement between Iran and KSA in March 2023 is a... Read more...
Publication created on 07/31/2023 - 12:55 by in NESA
On 27 July 2023, Middle East Monitor published NESA Center alum Mustafa Fetouri's Op-Ed "Foreign meddling and competing interests hinder any solution in Libya."
"Since the country fell victim to the so called 'Arab Spring' in 2011, it became an open arena for all sorts of external... Read more...
Publication created on 07/24/2023 - 12:19 by in NESA
On 24 July 2023, The National (UAE) published NESA Center regular speaker Professor Michaël Tanchum's Op-Ed "Turkey's role after the Black Sea grain deal collapse has become even more critical."
Tanchum argues Ankara is a vital link in some of the Middle East’s most vulnerable countries'...... Read more...
Publication created on 07/18/2023 - 12:34 by in NESA
Overview:
Russia’s worldview is shaped by its strategic culture. Certain periods in history have a significant meaning in forming its strategic culture. These periods have influenced how Russians think about strong leaders, why autocracy is seen as a better option over democracy, why corruption is... Read more...
Publication created on 06/07/2023 - 12:48 by in NESA
Subject: Capt. America vs Capt. Agon (The Billion-Dollar Bargaining Chip for the Syrian Republic of Captagon)
Purpose: This paper aims to present the CSAG’s analysis regarding how the Captagon drug industry in Syria affects the region and what the US/CENTCOM could do to consolidate its...... Read more...
Publication created on 02/24/2023 - 15:26 by in NESA
Subject: The Earthquake – Catalyst for dynamic change in Syria.
Purpose: This paper presents CSAG’s summary analysis of the geopolitical and military evolution of the main actors in Syria following the February 2023 earthquake.
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Publication created on 02/10/2023 - 11:54 by in NESA
Subject: Analysis of the threat potential of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the CENTCOM AOR.
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present the CSAG’s analysis of the ‘threat from ISIS’ within CENTCOM AOR to formulate pragmatic recommendations for decision-making.
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Publication created on 02/03/2023 - 12:00 by in NESA
On 27 January 2023, The Brookings Institution released part I of the Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors annual briefing book. The newly released commentary discusses some of the key trends, issues, and priority areas regarding illicit economies, organized crime, and nonstate armed actors and...... Read more...
Publication created on 02/01/2023 - 13:02 by in NESA
Scholars from across Middle East Institute (MEI) weigh in on the outlook for 2023, covering key events, issues, and trends to watch in the Middle East and North Africa this year.
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The views presented in this article are...... Read more...