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Rebuilding a Society: the Key to Success for Turkey’s New Syrian Resettlement Villages
Erdogan's plan to build residential villages in Syria is an important step for Syrian refugees. Relevant parties should help bring the project to fruition and ensure its longevity.
May 26, 2022
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Ammar Musarea
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Rebuilding Israeli-Turkish Relations: A Marriage of Convenience
During 2022, Israel and Turkey have had friendly exchanges that suggest serious steps are being taken towards rapprochement.
May 26, 2022
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Jalal Selmi
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Kais Saied’s Resolute Strategy to Uproot Tunisia’s Post-2011 Governance Model
As the president erodes Tunisia’s democratic norms, independent civil institutions have become a major target.
May 24, 2022
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Chiraz Arbi
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Water Insecurity: Iran’s Formidable Threat
For decades, the Iranian government has failed to address the country’s water shortages, causing social unrest that will only intensify if the problems continue.
May 20, 2022
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Massaab Al-Aloosy
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Polling Indicates Widespread Frustration in Lebanon and Sectarian Disagreement on Global Powers
Lebanese Shia, Sunnis, and Christians are increasingly divided on the United States and Russia, while China maintains cross-sectarian favorability and ties with Iran have jumped in importance among Sunnis.
May 19, 2022
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Carol Silber
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MENA Already Had a Food Crisis; Polling Shows Majority Agree Russia Is Making It Worse
While Arabs polled in March see Russia as responsible for spiking food prices, frustration with prior governance failures and economic challenges are also evident in certain Arab states with struggling economies.
May 18, 2022
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Catherine Cleveland
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Turkey’s Growing Military Presence in the Kurdish Region of Iraq
Turkey’s continued invasions in the KRI are part of Turkey’s broader regional strategy and expansion.
May 18, 2022
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Yousif Ismael
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Egyptians Oppose Russia's Move on Ukraine, yet Half Still Value Ties to Moscow
A recent poll indicates that Egyptians see ties with Moscow as more important than ties with the U.S., despite opposition for Putin's war in Ukraine.
May 3, 2022
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David Pollock
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Lessons on Iran from Putin’s Playbook: How to Avoid Miscalculating Khamenei
Understanding the mistakes that led to the Russian invasion offers critical lessons for future Iran policy.
Apr 26, 2022
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Kasra Aarabi
Saeid Golkar
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Russian Move on Ukraine Opposed by Most Jordanians, Who Prefer Ties with United States
A new public opinion poll in Jordan, commissioned by The Washington Institute and conducted in March, documents a surprisingly solid popular rejection of Russia’s “military action” in Ukraine.
Apr 26, 2022
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David Pollock
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The Russian Propaganda in Arabic Hidden from the West
Russian narratives are increasingly suffusing Arabic social media depictions of the war in Ukraine.
Apr 18, 2022
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Nadia Oweidat
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Warm Peace and the Challenge of People to People Relations after the Abraham Accords
Recognizing and addressing the challenges in people-to-people relations is a vital step in furthering the efforts of the Abraham Accords.
Apr 15, 2022
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Nir Boms
Ahmed Khuzaie
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Manufacturing Extremism in Iraq: ISIS, the Sarkhi Movement, and Popular Discontent
Some reject the idea of a potential ‘ISIS-ification’ of southern Iraq, but radicalization can occur anywhere when the social tensions are sufficiently severe. Southern Iraq certainly faces this dilemma.
Apr 15, 2022
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Munqith Dagher
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Eritrea: Supporting Russia to Stay in Power
Eritrea is the only African country that voted against the United Nations General Assembly resolution demanding that Russia withdraw its military forces from Ukraine—a strong statement of support for Russia.
Apr 13, 2022
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Habtom Ghebrezghiabher
Tesfazion Gerhelase
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The “Full Barzani”: How Diplomatic Meetings with the Barzani Family Are Shaping Iraqi Kurdish Politics
For high-ranking officials visiting the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, there is a well-established expectation that they will meet separately with three political figures from the same family and party: Masoud, Nechirvan, and Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).
Apr 8, 2022
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Winthrop Rodgers
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The Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq: A Political Bargaining Chip?
Political tensions in Iraq have escalated amid ongoing disagreements on government formation as two main political blocs vye for power, with Iraq’s constitutional deadline for electing a president expiring earlier this week.
Apr 8, 2022
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Mohanad Faris
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How Big Is the Islamic State Threat in Israel?
On March 27, two Israeli Arab men recorded themselves pledging allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group before committing a terrorist attack in the Israeli city of Hadera, killing two and injuring several others.
Apr 8, 2022
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Ido Levy
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How the War in Ukraine Impacts Proxies in Syria
Russia is using its presence in Syria to defend its interests in Europe. This shift, and the global impact of the war in Ukraine, have important implications for on-the-ground dynamics in Syria.
Apr 7, 2022
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Omar Abu Layla
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Hasaka Residents Worry with ISIS Fugitives from al-Sinaa Prison Still Loose
Despite the January 26 announcement by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that they had taken full control of al-Sinaa prison in Hasaka, the security situation in this northeastern city is still not completely stable.
Apr 5, 2022
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Nour Al-Ahmad
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Addressing Violence Against Women in Iraqi Kurdistan
Hate speech and social dialogue have given rise to increased levels of violence against women in the KRI.
Mar 28, 2022
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Ruwayda Mustafah
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