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A meeting of the International Solar Alliance in India - source: ISA
Articles & Testimony
Minilateralism: A Concept That Is Changing the World Order
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.
Apr 14, 2023
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  • Nickolay Mladenov
Brief Analysis
Israel May Lose Oil Access in Baghdad-Kurdish Deal
Years of quiet and fairly lucrative oil trading between the Kurds and Israel are now being threatened by messy legal disputes involving Baghdad and Turkey.
Apr 13, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
  • Bilal Wahab
  • Henry Rome
Articles & Testimony
Don’t Throw Good Arab Money After Bad in Syria
The Gulf states have their own reasons for reaching out to Assad, but they need to understand that Washington will not exempt them from most of its multilayered Syria sanctions without substantial change in the regime’s posture.
Apr 7, 2023
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
Photo of an oil facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
KRG Oil and the Slipping Dream of Financial Independence
Following the ICC's decision, the KRG has limited options in its fight for financial independence from Baghdad.
Apr 6, 2023
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  • Nawras Jaff
Brief Analysis
China’s Presence in Tunisia: How Far Has It Come, and Where Is It Headed?
Tunisia’s structural roadblocks, public skepticism, and ongoing domestic crises have combined to limit its relationship with China, leaving Beijing unable to jumpstart its typical large-scale projects and investments.
Apr 6, 2023
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  • Louis Dugit-Gros
  • Sabina Henneberg
Articles & Testimony
The Rise and Fall of Kurdish Power in Iraq
Despite thirty years of landmark achievements, the KRG’s endless quest for economic independence has only entrenched its internal divisions and kleptocracy while shifting its dependency—from Iraq to Turkey, and from foreign aid to oil revenues.
Spring 2023
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  • Bilal Wahab
OPEC flag
Articles & Testimony
Are Surprise Oil Production Cuts a Saudi Message to Washington?
One hopes that the U.S. intelligence community picked up all the chatter between oil producers even if energy analysts and the news media did not.
Apr 3, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
Egypt market
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Egyptians Face a Difficult Holy Month This Ramadan as Food Prices Skyrocket
Runaway inflation, currency devaluation, and unprecedented foreign debt could make this holiday the most challenging one in years, especially for low-income households.
Apr 3, 2023
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  • Mohamed Abdelaziz
Brief Analysis
The Urgent U.S. Role in Restarting Iraq-Turkey Oil Exports
A pipeline arbitration ruling has imperiled a recent Baghdad-Kurdistan breakthrough, but this roadblock can be removed if the United States acts urgently to disrupt spoilers and help constructive players.
Mar 31, 2023
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  • Michael Knights
An Azeri woman with an Azerbaijan flag in the Nogorno-Karaback region of Armenia - source: Reuters
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Iran’s Tensions with Azerbaijan Point to Broader Shifts in the South Caucasus
Amid flare-ups in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Iran and Russia are keeping a watchful eye on developments in the South Caucasus, from Israel’s warming relations with Baku to potentially shifting control over regional transport corridors.
Mar 31, 2023
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  • Anna Borshchevskaya
  • Andrew J. Tabler
Brief Analysis
Israel’s Offshore Gas Attracts Foreign Energy Giants
A joint BP/UAE takeover bid for Israel’s NewMed Energy reflects increasing demand for East Mediterranean gas and confidence that there is more to be found.
Mar 29, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Planning Beyond a Baghdad-Kurdistan Budget Deal
Iraq’s bloated 2023 budget has created space for the Kurds to get a share of the wealth this year, but preparing for the next leap to permanent solutions is more important.
Mar 24, 2023
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  • Michael Knights
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, gestures while speaking
Brief Analysis
Khamenei Attempts to Restore Optimism and Normality in Nowruz Speeches
Despite facing unprecedented protests and other deep challenges, the Supreme Leader delivered upbeat New Year’s messages and argued that simply controlling runaway inflation would solve most of Iran’s ills.
Mar 23, 2023
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  • Omer Carmi
Turkish President Erdogan meets Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Kyiv - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Unpacking Turkey’s Non-Binary Ukraine War Policy
Erdogan's stance has been pro-Ukrainian but not anti-Russian, enabling him to strike a delicate balance between NATO expectations, Moscow’s economic lifeline, and domestic political pressures.
Mar 7, 2023
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  • Soner Cagaptay
Buoys mark the maritime border between Israel and Lebanon in the Mediterranean Sea - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Securing or Insecuring Israel? Assessing the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement
Taking stock of last year’s deal shows that while there were plenty of good reasons for Washington and Jerusalem to accept it, improving Israel’s long-term security was not one of them.
Mar 7, 2023
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Iran’s Currency Collapse May Not Lead to Diplomatic Desperation
The rial keeps plummeting, but policymakers should not assume this will spur Tehran to scale back its nuclear negotiating demands.
Mar 7, 2023
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  • Henry Rome
Brief Analysis
Israel Planning to Export Gas via LNG Ship
The option, which would take several years to develop, would reduce or even remove the current need to export gas via Egypt.
Feb 22, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
Dalia Adel
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Saudi Arabia’s Sports Promotion is a Win-Win for the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia's increased investment in sports represents an effort to empower youth and expand the economy, rather than "sportswashing."
Feb 16, 2023
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  • Fahad Nazer
Iranian president Raisi is greeted upon his arrival for a state visit to China in February 2023 - source: Government of Iran
Brief Analysis
Raisi Visits China: More Symbolism Than Substance
The Iranian president’s high-profile Beijing trip reaffirmed the relationship’s limits—and will probably reinforce Tehran’s uninterest in nuclear compromise.
Feb 16, 2023
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  • Henry Rome
Negev Forum
Fikra Forum
Fikra Forum
Morocco, Israel, and the Future of the Negev Forum
Morocco is preparing to host the upcoming Negev Forum summit, an opportunity for the Kingdom to expand economic ties and bridge regional divides.
Feb 16, 2023
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  • Mohamed Chtatou

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