How Sectarianism Negatively Influences Women’s Access to Welfare Services in Lebanon
How the IMF can help increase women’s labour force participation in Egypt

The IMF could help the private sector become safer and more inclusive for women in Egypt through legislative advice and dedicated funding.
Türkiye’s Balancing Role in Europe’s Security

In light of its clash of interests with the US, the EU and Russia, Ankara finds itself at the bridge between three poles of global power.
Saudi Arabia as a global mediator: From the Ukraine to Gaza war

Saudi Arabia is emerging as a prominent broker involved in the most high-profile conflicts of the world.
Identity Clashes in Syria: An End of a Violent Nightmare or the Beginning of a Protracted Civil War?

Without addressing the internal fractures that fuel sectarianism, Syria’s future will remain uncertain.
Water and Climate Resilience in the Middle East Hinges on Cooperation and Climate Diplomacy

Water and climate resilience will benefit from the desecuritization of water, consensus building, and equitable and adaptive distribution of resources.
De-Securitizing Climate Migration in the Middle East and North Africa

Global warming and the climate crisis affect all regions of the world, but the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is particularly vulnerable.
What is next for Iranian foreign policy in the region?

Iran is highly unlikely to abandon the Axis. However, where interests have overlapped, Tehran has brought its allies to the negotiating table before.
Egypt’s Growing Military Capabilities and Regional Implications Going Forward
Why Trump Needs Türkiye to ‘Make America Great Again’ in the Middle East