All Policy Analysis by Nickolay Mladenov

A personal journey through peace, politics, and the legacy of the Accords

The bloc’s simultaneous offer of membership to six additional countries shows that middle powers from the Middle East are emerging as key global players.

The UAE, Israel, India, and other countries are showing why smaller-scale collaboration based on shared interests can offer distinct advantages in a multipolar world.

Their latest gathering at Sharm al-Sheikh was a welcome opportunity to discuss de-escalation and establish closer ties between key civilian officials, but their efforts may not mean much in the end without visible movement on the security, economic, and political fronts.

Arab, European, and Israeli experts assess the possibilities and limits of normalization, discussing concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, U.S. retrenchment, and the Palestinian issue.