Rethinking the EU’s actorness in the Red Sea
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A more proactive security approach is necessary for the EU to protect international maritime trade and its own commercial interests in the long term.
Neo-feudal militancy: How Iran-backed proxy groups operate in the Middle East
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Iran and its clients created a reinvention of medieval feudalism. Leaders recruit fighters, wage war against outsiders and extort from residents.
Will Saudi Arabia’s streak of liberalization extend to normalizing ties with Israel?
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When Saudi Arabia will normalize ties with Israel depends on the war in the Gaza Strip, but the current status quo already heralds a change.
Threats and Challenges to Trade in the Red Sea: Should Europe Be Concerned?
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The Red Sea serves as a critical waterway for global trade, making the Red Sea region a key geopolitical interest for Europe.
The Long Road to a Substantive Settlement in Yemen
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Beyond Heroes, Symbols and Role Models: Women at the Centre of MENA Politics
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Women’s political mobilisation is central to MENA’s regional dynamics, yet it often takes major events to draw global attention to these issues.