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The Chinese Dragon in Turbulent West Asia: Evidence from LebanonFor a long time, China was Lebanon’s principal trading partner. The sale of cheap and high-quality Chinese items is a key source of income in Lebanon. A partnership between Lebanon and China was forged in 2017, when Lebanon officially joinedContinue Reading
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Webinar “Post Davos 2023. From the Unipolar World to a Multipolar World?”On January 26, 2023, MEPEI and EuroDefense Romania co-organized a Zoom webinar, following the closure of the debates in Davos’ World Economic Forum 2023 reunion. With the title “Post Davos 2023. From the Unipolar World to a Multipolar World?”, through aContinue Reading
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Press Statement with respect to the summoning of H.E. Ambassador Seyed Hossein Sadat Meidani to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania on 10 January 202311th of January 2023 The unfounded accusations by certain states in September 2022, together with subsequent media war through the intentional circulating of fake news via Social Media, which was aimed at disseminating hate and violence in the society of Iran,Continue Reading
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Is It Possible for the United Arab Emirates to Increase Its Position in The Future of Central Asia?The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was one of the Arab countries that started its relations with the Central Asian republics in the first years of their independence. The United Arab Emirates is trying to establish its place in the futureContinue Reading
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Joint meeting of MEPEI and Iranian institute IPISThe joint meeting of the MEPEI delegation and Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) was held on Saturday, December 5, about international and regional issues. In the meeting first part, the two sides expressed their views on way to deepenContinue Reading
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Qatar achieves its vision of sustainable development in 2030 through the World CupFIFA Qatar 2022 will have a beneficial impact on Qatar’s economic performance in the medium and long terms, according to my observations of the economic indicators during the first week of the World Cup in Qatar. The International Monetary Fund recentlyContinue Reading
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ROUND-TABLE: “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernization”On November 21, 2022, MEPEI and EuroDefense Romania, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, organized a round-table discussion, titled “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernization”, as part of the “Let’s Discover Kazakhstan”Continue Reading
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Round Table “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernisation”MEPEI (The Middle East Political and Economic Institute) and EuroDefense Romania, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania kindly invite you to attend the Round Table “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernisation” asContinue Reading
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Towards an Asian Geopolitical AllianceSource of photo: https://www.president.ir/en/138074. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin In Tehran on 19 July 2022. Some argue that the Ukrainian war accelerated de-Westernization, along with emerging prospects of "regional multilateralism" versus the current Western "global multilateralism". ForContinue Reading
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The Report of the Islamic Consultative Assembly’s (Parliament) Special Investigation Committee on Death of Mahsa AminiThe High Council for Human Rights of The Islamic Republic of Iran (18 October 2022) Introduction: In the implementation of paragraph (7) of Article 45 of the Internal Bylaw of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament) of the Islamic Republic of Iran and followingContinue Reading
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Award Ceremony of the Essay Competition “Let’s Discover Kazakhstan”On October 25th, 2022, on the occasion of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, the essay competition “Let’s discover Kazakhstan” award ceremony was hosted at the Diplomatic Club in Bucharest, Romania, and attended by the organizers, sponsors, and awarded participants. TheContinue Reading
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Speedy Implementation of KSA Investment Could Relieve Bangladesh Amid the Global Energy CrisisSource: https://www.tbsnews.com The 14th meeting of the Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia joint commission will be held in Riyadh from the 30 to the 31st of October this year. These two Asian countries are expected to discuss the export of petroleum and manpower, increasingContinue Reading
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Preliminary Report of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Death of Mahsa Amini & Ensuing EventsEbrahim RAISI, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Preliminary Report of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Death of Mahsa Amini & Ensuing Events Analogous toContinue Reading
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Essay competition “Let’s discover Kazakhstan”The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, with the support of Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and EuroDefense Romania, organizes an essay competition addressed to university students. The essay will focus on current realities in Kazakhstan. ItsContinue Reading
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Cursuri de cultură, civilizație și limbă organizate de CENTRUL DE STUDII ASUPRA ORIENTULUI MIJLOCIU ȘI A MEDITERANEI, din cadrul Universității Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-NapocaCENTRUL DE STUDII ASUPRA ORIENTULUI MIJLOCIU ȘI A MEDITERANEI organizează înscrieri la următoarele CURSURI în anul universitar 2022-2023: INTRODUCERE ÎN EGIPTOLOGIE Asociat Dr. Dan Deac - 20 ore (10 ședințe, semestrul I) INTRODUCERE ÎN CULTURA ȘI CIVILIZAȚIA GRECIEI ANTICE Univ. Dr. LigiaContinue Reading
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EU-Türkiye Relationship from Energy PerspectiveA historic milestone for the future of Europe’s energy security and Türkiye’s role as a transit country was reached with the signing of the Nabucco Agreement on July 13, 2009. This was a development agreement signed in Ankara between theContinue Reading
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The Meaning of the New Regional Order in the Middle East for EuropeThe new Middle East is emerging in the wake of the US decision to size up its military and diplomatic position, increase the resolve of regional governments, and increase Russian and Chinese involvement in Middle East affairs. These geopolitical shiftsContinue Reading
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An updated Chinese strategy towards the Arab region: Evidence from Saudi ArabiaThe economic ties between Saudi Arabia and China are a reflection of both countries' current development. From 1949 until the mid-1970s, interactions between China and the Muslim world were almost non-existent. During the late 1970s, China began its economic reformContinue Reading
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Annual International Conference (Hybrid Format): The 8th Forum “Middle East in Quest for Security, Stability, and Economic Identity”Thursday, 07 July 2022 Venue: Marshal Garden Hotel, 5th Floor – Panoramic 1 Conference Hall, Calea Dorobanților 50B, Bucharest, Romania Organizers: MEPEI (Middle East Political and Economic Institute), Romania; EuroDefense Romania. Partners: AIES (Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy), Vienna, Austria; IPISContinue Reading
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Qatar in the Process of Promoting its Regional Position and Stabilizing its Global PositionOn May 20, 2022, Qatar finally managed to sign a long-term contract to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) with Germany, Europe’s largest economy. Numerous previous talks between Qatar and Germany had not led to a definitive agreement due to aContinue Reading
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President MEPEI meets with delegation from the National Defense University of PakistanOn June 16, 2022, president MEPEI Flavius CABA-MARIA met a delegation of high-ranking officers of the National Defense University from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. An interactive discussion followed after the presentation of Middle East Political and Economic Institute, the membersContinue Reading
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Lebanese General Elections: A Desire for Transformation in an Unchangeable System?Executive summary: On the 15th of May 2022 Parliamentary elections were held in Lebanon (hereinafter the Country). People cast their vote after a season of protests, among a desire for structural changes and the fear of the consequences of theContinue Reading
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Toward a Multipolar International SystemRussia’s invasion of Ukraine and a series of Covid-19 related closures in China seem to have little to do with each other. Both events, however, accelerate a turn that leads the world in a dangerous direction, dividing it into twoContinue Reading
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The National Conference “Middle East in the Contemporary Regional and Global (Dis)order: Identities, Ideologies, Politics”Between May 5th and May 6th, 2022, MEPEI, together with the University Babes-Bolyai from Cluj-Napoca, the Faculty of History and Philosophy, the Department of International Studies and Contemporary History and the Center for the Study of the Middle East andContinue Reading
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Iran: Oil Minister Javad Owji Visits Venezuela for Energy DealsPhoto’s source: www. irna.ir Javad Owji, the Iranian Oil Ministry is making a rare trip to Venezuela that includes visiting oil facilities and signing energy deals between Venezuela and Iran. On April 28th, 2022, Javad Owji and a delegation arrived in CaracasContinue Reading
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France and Saudi Arabia Announced a Joint Development Fund for Crisis-Hit LebanonPhoto’s source: wikipedia.org On April 27th, 2022, France and Saudi Arabia announced a joint development fund for crisis-hit Lebanon that will provide $76 million for support aid and relief work. A memorandum was signed by the Director of the Branches DepartmentContinue Reading
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Turkey's Position in Energy Geopolitical ChangeThe invasion of Ukraine marked Europe's largest post-World War Two and posed a significant threat to the continent's energy security. Russia, the world's largest oil and gas exporter, has direct energy ties with most European countries and China, Japan, SouthContinue Reading
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Turkey: Closed Its Airspace for Russian Civilian and Military Flights between Russia and SyriaTurkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu Photo source: Wikipedia Commons Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on April 24th, 2022, that during a visit there in March he asked Russian Federation to stop using the airspace, and that Moscow agreed to the TurkishContinue Reading
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China-Saudi Arabia missile cooperationIn recent years, Saudi Arabia has pushed for the purchase and production of missiles. Earlier, Riyadh spent its oil revenues on air force equipment. However, the Yemeni war highlighted the weaknesses of the Saudi army, and Riyadh realized that theContinue Reading
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Lebanon: At least One Person Killed and Other Seven Injured in a BlastPhoto’s source: english.aawsat.com On April 11th, 2022, at least one person has been killed and seven others were injured in an explosion near Sidon in southern Lebanon, local media reported. According to Al Arabia Television, the explosion occurred near the office ofContinue Reading
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The Chinese Dragon in Turbulent West Asia: Evidence from LebanonFor a long time, China was Lebanon’s principal trading partner. The sale of cheap and high-quality Chinese items is a key source of income in Lebanon. A partnership between Lebanon and China was forged in 2017, when Lebanon officially joinedContinue Reading
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Webinar “Post Davos 2023. From the Unipolar World to a Multipolar World?”On January 26, 2023, MEPEI and EuroDefense Romania co-organized a Zoom webinar, following the closure of the debates in Davos’ World Economic Forum 2023 reunion. With the title “Post Davos 2023. From the Unipolar World to a Multipolar World?”, through aContinue Reading
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Press Statement with respect to the summoning of H.E. Ambassador Seyed Hossein Sadat Meidani to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania on 10 January 202311th of January 2023 The unfounded accusations by certain states in September 2022, together with subsequent media war through the intentional circulating of fake news via Social Media, which was aimed at disseminating hate and violence in the society of Iran,Continue Reading
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Is It Possible for the United Arab Emirates to Increase Its Position in The Future of Central Asia?The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was one of the Arab countries that started its relations with the Central Asian republics in the first years of their independence. The United Arab Emirates is trying to establish its place in the futureContinue Reading
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Joint meeting of MEPEI and Iranian institute IPISThe joint meeting of the MEPEI delegation and Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) was held on Saturday, December 5, about international and regional issues. In the meeting first part, the two sides expressed their views on way to deepenContinue Reading
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Qatar achieves its vision of sustainable development in 2030 through the World CupFIFA Qatar 2022 will have a beneficial impact on Qatar’s economic performance in the medium and long terms, according to my observations of the economic indicators during the first week of the World Cup in Qatar. The International Monetary Fund recentlyContinue Reading
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ROUND-TABLE: “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernization”On November 21, 2022, MEPEI and EuroDefense Romania, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, organized a round-table discussion, titled “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernization”, as part of the “Let’s Discover Kazakhstan”Continue Reading
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Round Table “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernisation”MEPEI (The Middle East Political and Economic Institute) and EuroDefense Romania, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania kindly invite you to attend the Round Table “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernisation” asContinue Reading
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Towards an Asian Geopolitical AllianceSource of photo: https://www.president.ir/en/138074. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin In Tehran on 19 July 2022. Some argue that the Ukrainian war accelerated de-Westernization, along with emerging prospects of "regional multilateralism" versus the current Western "global multilateralism". ForContinue Reading
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The Report of the Islamic Consultative Assembly’s (Parliament) Special Investigation Committee on Death of Mahsa AminiThe High Council for Human Rights of The Islamic Republic of Iran (18 October 2022) Introduction: In the implementation of paragraph (7) of Article 45 of the Internal Bylaw of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament) of the Islamic Republic of Iran and followingContinue Reading
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Award Ceremony of the Essay Competition “Let’s Discover Kazakhstan”On October 25th, 2022, on the occasion of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, the essay competition “Let’s discover Kazakhstan” award ceremony was hosted at the Diplomatic Club in Bucharest, Romania, and attended by the organizers, sponsors, and awarded participants. TheContinue Reading
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Speedy Implementation of KSA Investment Could Relieve Bangladesh Amid the Global Energy CrisisSource: https://www.tbsnews.com The 14th meeting of the Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia joint commission will be held in Riyadh from the 30 to the 31st of October this year. These two Asian countries are expected to discuss the export of petroleum and manpower, increasingContinue Reading
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Preliminary Report of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Death of Mahsa Amini & Ensuing EventsEbrahim RAISI, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Preliminary Report of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Death of Mahsa Amini & Ensuing Events Analogous toContinue Reading
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Essay competition “Let’s discover Kazakhstan”The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, with the support of Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and EuroDefense Romania, organizes an essay competition addressed to university students. The essay will focus on current realities in Kazakhstan. ItsContinue Reading
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Cursuri de cultură, civilizație și limbă organizate de CENTRUL DE STUDII ASUPRA ORIENTULUI MIJLOCIU ȘI A MEDITERANEI, din cadrul Universității Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-NapocaCENTRUL DE STUDII ASUPRA ORIENTULUI MIJLOCIU ȘI A MEDITERANEI organizează înscrieri la următoarele CURSURI în anul universitar 2022-2023: INTRODUCERE ÎN EGIPTOLOGIE Asociat Dr. Dan Deac - 20 ore (10 ședințe, semestrul I) INTRODUCERE ÎN CULTURA ȘI CIVILIZAȚIA GRECIEI ANTICE Univ. Dr. LigiaContinue Reading
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EU-Türkiye Relationship from Energy PerspectiveA historic milestone for the future of Europe’s energy security and Türkiye’s role as a transit country was reached with the signing of the Nabucco Agreement on July 13, 2009. This was a development agreement signed in Ankara between theContinue Reading
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The Meaning of the New Regional Order in the Middle East for EuropeThe new Middle East is emerging in the wake of the US decision to size up its military and diplomatic position, increase the resolve of regional governments, and increase Russian and Chinese involvement in Middle East affairs. These geopolitical shiftsContinue Reading
-
An updated Chinese strategy towards the Arab region: Evidence from Saudi ArabiaThe economic ties between Saudi Arabia and China are a reflection of both countries' current development. From 1949 until the mid-1970s, interactions between China and the Muslim world were almost non-existent. During the late 1970s, China began its economic reformContinue Reading
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Annual International Conference (Hybrid Format): The 8th Forum “Middle East in Quest for Security, Stability, and Economic Identity”Thursday, 07 July 2022 Venue: Marshal Garden Hotel, 5th Floor – Panoramic 1 Conference Hall, Calea Dorobanților 50B, Bucharest, Romania Organizers: MEPEI (Middle East Political and Economic Institute), Romania; EuroDefense Romania. Partners: AIES (Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy), Vienna, Austria; IPISContinue Reading
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Qatar in the Process of Promoting its Regional Position and Stabilizing its Global PositionOn May 20, 2022, Qatar finally managed to sign a long-term contract to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) with Germany, Europe’s largest economy. Numerous previous talks between Qatar and Germany had not led to a definitive agreement due to aContinue Reading
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President MEPEI meets with delegation from the National Defense University of PakistanOn June 16, 2022, president MEPEI Flavius CABA-MARIA met a delegation of high-ranking officers of the National Defense University from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. An interactive discussion followed after the presentation of Middle East Political and Economic Institute, the membersContinue Reading
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Lebanese General Elections: A Desire for Transformation in an Unchangeable System?Executive summary: On the 15th of May 2022 Parliamentary elections were held in Lebanon (hereinafter the Country). People cast their vote after a season of protests, among a desire for structural changes and the fear of the consequences of theContinue Reading
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Toward a Multipolar International SystemRussia’s invasion of Ukraine and a series of Covid-19 related closures in China seem to have little to do with each other. Both events, however, accelerate a turn that leads the world in a dangerous direction, dividing it into twoContinue Reading
-
The National Conference “Middle East in the Contemporary Regional and Global (Dis)order: Identities, Ideologies, Politics”Between May 5th and May 6th, 2022, MEPEI, together with the University Babes-Bolyai from Cluj-Napoca, the Faculty of History and Philosophy, the Department of International Studies and Contemporary History and the Center for the Study of the Middle East andContinue Reading
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Iran: Oil Minister Javad Owji Visits Venezuela for Energy DealsPhoto’s source: www. irna.ir Javad Owji, the Iranian Oil Ministry is making a rare trip to Venezuela that includes visiting oil facilities and signing energy deals between Venezuela and Iran. On April 28th, 2022, Javad Owji and a delegation arrived in CaracasContinue Reading
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France and Saudi Arabia Announced a Joint Development Fund for Crisis-Hit LebanonPhoto’s source: wikipedia.org On April 27th, 2022, France and Saudi Arabia announced a joint development fund for crisis-hit Lebanon that will provide $76 million for support aid and relief work. A memorandum was signed by the Director of the Branches DepartmentContinue Reading
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Turkey's Position in Energy Geopolitical ChangeThe invasion of Ukraine marked Europe's largest post-World War Two and posed a significant threat to the continent's energy security. Russia, the world's largest oil and gas exporter, has direct energy ties with most European countries and China, Japan, SouthContinue Reading
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Turkey: Closed Its Airspace for Russian Civilian and Military Flights between Russia and SyriaTurkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu Photo source: Wikipedia Commons Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on April 24th, 2022, that during a visit there in March he asked Russian Federation to stop using the airspace, and that Moscow agreed to the TurkishContinue Reading
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China-Saudi Arabia missile cooperationIn recent years, Saudi Arabia has pushed for the purchase and production of missiles. Earlier, Riyadh spent its oil revenues on air force equipment. However, the Yemeni war highlighted the weaknesses of the Saudi army, and Riyadh realized that theContinue Reading
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Lebanon: At least One Person Killed and Other Seven Injured in a BlastPhoto’s source: english.aawsat.com On April 11th, 2022, at least one person has been killed and seven others were injured in an explosion near Sidon in southern Lebanon, local media reported. According to Al Arabia Television, the explosion occurred near the office ofContinue Reading
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- on 15th November 2022
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- on 26th October 2022
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Award Ceremony of the Essay Competition “Let’s Discover Kazakhstan”
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Annual International Conference (Hybrid Format): The 8th Forum “Middle East in Quest for Security, Stability, and Economic Identity”
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