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Better Late than Never: Bahrain’s Attitude Towards the Red Sea Defense Coalition
The multinational security operation Prosperity Guardian—of which Bahrain is a member—has the potential to protect trade in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, curb piracy and armed robbery on commercial ships, preserve supply and energy chains, and enhance regional security and prosperity.
Dec 29, 2023
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Ahdeya Ahmed Al-Sayed
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2023 Iraqi Provincial Elections: Analyzing Mosul's Political Landscape
Political results are clearly divided along identity politics, yet intra-communal political rifts are also evident. Despite their growing influence in the area, Shia parties—like other political groups—will need to forge alliances with other factions in order to effectively exert influence and manage the city.
Dec 28, 2023
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Sercan Çalışkan
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Turkmen Split on Upcoming Iraqi Court Decision for KRG Parliament Turkmen Quotas
Turkmens in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) are very apprehensive about the Federal Supreme Court decision, to be handed down on December 27, on the question of abolishing the eleven seats reserved for minorities in the 111-member parliament of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which currently includes five seats set aside for Turkmens.
Dec 24, 2023
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Bekir Aydoğan
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What Does the War in Gaza Mean for Jordan's National Security?
Amman worries that the war in Gaza will increase Hamas’s domestic popularity and embolden the group’s supporters—especially with Jordan’s upcoming parliamentary elections in August 2024.
Dec 22, 2023
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Saud Al-Sharafat
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New Poll Sheds Light on Saudi Views of Israel-Hamas War
Positive views of Hamas receive a jump while remaining the minority opinion among Saudi citizens; most agree that Israel is “weak and divided.”
Dec 21, 2023
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Catherine Cleveland
David Pollock
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Nonviolent Protest Movement in Suweida Continues to Resurrect Calls from the Syrian Revolution
With each day of nonviolent protest, the people of Suweida province have solidified themselves as a symbol that resonates with Syrians everywhere, whether abroad or within a country that remains split between regime, Iranian, Russian, Turkish, and local faction control.
Dec 18, 2023
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Ishtar Al Shami
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The Iraqi Political System’s Legitimacy Problem: Low Expected Turnout for Provincial Elections
Predicted low voter turnout for Iraq’s first provincial elections in a decade signals the lack of popular trust in Iraq for the country’s political system.
Dec 13, 2023
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Hiwa Abdullah Hussein
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Iraq’s Disputed Territories and the Potential Impact of the Upcoming Provincial Elections
These elections will directly affect the future of the disputed territories, and political parties must be careful to avoid deepening sectarian divides, both in this case and in future elections.
Dec 12, 2023
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Hiwa Abdullah Hussein
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The Case of Iraq Underscores the Need for an International Anti-Corruption Court
Given the inability—or unwillingness—of Iraqi institutions to adequately combat corruption, the need for an international entity to step in becomes evident. That is why supporting the global campaign for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC) is necessary in order to hold kleptocrats accountable when national court fails to do so.
Dec 12, 2023
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Aram Mahmood
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Women’s Dress in Iran: From the Islamic Sitr to the Political Hijab
The Islamic Republic’s position that it is merely carrying out a religious mandate is disingenuous, as is clear from Khomeini’s own religious writings and from the history of the hijab in Iran. Whereas the concept of sitr remains separated from politics in Iran, the hijab is now unequivocally a political concept.
Dec 7, 2023
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Mushtaq Abd Munaf
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Sultan’s Landmark Speech to the Majlis Oman: A Window into Oman’s Economic Reforms
Haitham spoke both as a sovereign and as a prime minister accounting for progress.
Nov 27, 2023
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Jonathan Campbell-James
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Turkish Drone War Damages SDF Infrastructure in NE Syria, Restricts Counterterrorism Efforts
The international community and the Global Coalition should pressure Turkey to cease its drone attacks and help to address the destruction of facilities and infrastructure installations.
Nov 21, 2023
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Mazloum Abdi
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The United States Is Rapidly Losing Arab Hearts and Minds Through Gaza War, While Competitors Benefit
According to new polling, the percentage of six Arab publics who believe America has had a positive role in the war amounts to just 7%.
Nov 21, 2023
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Munqith Dagher
Karl Kaltenthaler
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Iraqi Civil Society and the Funding Crisis
Financial support for NGOs is a lifeline for their survival and sustainability. For its part, the Iraqi government should realize that a strong civil society benefits the government, as NGOs can be a vital contribution to governance efforts and societal support.
Nov 16, 2023
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Abdulsalam Medeni
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Polisario Attack on Smara: A Worrying Escalation for Morocco
The recent attack in Smara signifies a troubling departure from established conflict norms, with the Polisario Front's acknowledgment of responsibility for targeting civilians raising significant concerns for a paradigm shift in the conflict and signals an escalation of the already fragile situation in the region.
Nov 15, 2023
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Ahmad Sharawi
Mohsine El Ahmadi
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The SDF’s Insurgency Challenge in Deir ez-Zor
The SDF’s current role in Deir ez-Zor and the local grievances surrounding it requires an understanding of the origin of its entry into the region, along with the underlying tension between U.S., Iranian, and Syrian regime interests there.
Nov 14, 2023
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Wladimir van Wilgenburg
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Developing a Practical Model to Solve the Iraq-KRG Oil Crisis
Baghdad should allow Kurdistan based oil operators to invest in the rest of Iraq as a part of a solution to the long-standing oil issue between Erbil and Baghdad, using a proven, practical model currently being implemented.
Nov 9, 2023
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Yerevan Saeed
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A Meaningful Endgame in Gaza Will Separate Transformation from Revenge
Without clearly stated goals and a well-defined exit strategy, Israel risks its counteroffensive becoming a punitive effort that costs immense civilian deaths while failing to establish lasting stability and peace in its southern sector.
Nov 3, 2023
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Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
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Egyptians Quietly Lambast Sisi’s "Accomplishments" Ahead of Elections
Regardless of the upcoming elections results, there are many Egyptians who feel that Sisi’s policies are harming their country, reflect a lack of national belonging, and are the product of reckless and poorly-considered decisions.
Nov 1, 2023
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Ishtar Al Shami
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Renewed Public Debate over Revising Morocco’s Family Code
In an effort to preserve a basic threshold for social and political balance, the Moroccan government passed the Family Code, or Mudawana, in 2004. Twenty years later, the matter of personal status law remains a pertinent and mobilizing issue for many.
Oct 31, 2023
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