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Resolving the Sudanese Crisis: Who’s Who?
Sudan is a country that is currently experiencing a state of strife, with a persistent conflict that has resulted in significant devastation and considerable hardship for its citizens. In mid-April, a series of violent clashes occurred in Sudan, which appeared
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The Direction of Türkiye’s International Relations After the 2023 Election: Potential Scenarios and Outcomes
The upcoming 2023 election in Türkiye is expected to be significant, as it may determine the future direction of the country’s foreign policy. Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Türkiye has pursued an active and independent foreign policy,
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Roundtable Discussion: Armenia at the Crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Asia
We invite you to a Roundtable Discussion with Prof. Alexander ISKANDARYAN, Founding Director, Caucasus Institute, the Republic of Armenia on the topic “ARMENIA: at the Crossroads between Europe, the Middle East and Asia ".
A country placed at the crossroads of
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President Raisi first visit to Syria
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Damascus International Airport – SANA
Executive summary: On May 3, the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was welcomed by the Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil at the International Airport of Damascus upon
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The Fourth Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighboring States: A Greater Emphasis on Inclusive Government and Security
Source of the photo: www.mfa.gov.tm
Executive Summary: The Fourth Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighboring States called on the Taliban to form an inclusive government and welcomed Tajikistan’s initiative for the creation of a security belt as the participants raised
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What is Behind the Clashes Between Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Army?
Sudanese army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (left) and RSF head Lt Gen Hemeti (Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo)
“Sudan is not Arab enough for Arabs and not African enough for Africans” Leila Aboulela, Sudanese writer (Aboulela, 2023)
Introduction
Following the removal from power
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Saudi Foreign Minister meets President Bashar al-Assad in Syria
Executive Summary: On April 18, 2023, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was greeted by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus during his first official visit to Syria in more than a decade. The meeting represents a huge step
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Sudan Conflict: Can We Stop Another African Nation’s Descent into a Human-Engineered Inferno?
The endless sorrow of the Sudanese people is like a scar that refuses to heal, a constant reminder of the pain and suffering that has plagued the African continent for far too long. They fight for freedom, for a chance
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Official Visit of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister in Iraq
The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, during a joint press conference. Photo: Al-Arabiya News
On April 17th, during the visit to Baghdad, the Ukrainian foreign minister held a joint press conference with
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The Reasons for the Tension of the United States in the Middle East
The Middle East is a region of significant importance to the United States (US) due to its strategic location and abundance of natural resources, particularly oil. The US has maintained a strong presence in the region after the Second World
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Challenges and Opportunities in China’s Economic Diplomacy with the Arab World
Source of the photo: China MFA
Over the past thirty years, China has experienced an average Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of over 10%, solidifying its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As the second-largest economy globally, China
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Baghdad Government and KRG agree to resume Kurdish Oil Exports
Source of photo: medyanews.net
Executive summary: On April 4, 2023, Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Masrour Barzani, agree to temporarily resume oil exports from the Kurdistan region in a joint
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President Bashar al-Asaad to attend Arab League Summit
Executive summary: Saudi Arabia is planning to invite President Bashar al Asaad to take part into the annual Arab leaders’ Summit in May. The move would represent a significant step towards normalizing relations with Syria.
The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia,
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Syria’s Foreign Minister first official visit to Egypt
Source of the photo: https://www.aa.com.tr/
Executive summary: On April 01, 2023, the Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal MEKDAD, made his first official visit to Cairo since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war more than a decade ago. MEKDAD was welcomed by
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China’s Deepening Ties with the Middle East Multilateralism and China’s Global Development Initiative
The speech was delivered during the webinar “China’s deepening ties with the Middle East”, organized by MEPEI (the Middle East Political and Economic Institute) and IRS (the Institute of Regional Studies) on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
A. A little bit
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MEPEI calls for lifting sanctions on Syria
MEPEI calls on the international community for lifting unilateral sanctions on Syria to facilitate humanitarian aid and to start rebuilding the Syrian economy.
Due to the devastating earthquake that hit Syria on the 6th of February 2023, United States (US) and
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IRS and MEPEI Joint Webinar "China’s deepening ties with the Middle East"
MEPEI (the Middle East Political and Economic Institute) and IRS (the Institute of Regional Studies) have the pleasure to invite you to a virtual discussion on the strengthening ties between China and the Middle East.
This webinar is an opportunity for experts
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Saudi Arabia and Syria to restore ties
Source of the photo: saudigazette.com.sa
Executive summary: Saudi Arabia and Syria agreed to restore diplomatic relations after more than a decade since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. The two countries are in talks according to a source
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Brief on Bangladesh Oman Energy Cooperation - Diversification of the Domain of Energy for Bangladesh
On March 14, 2023, Abdul Ghaffar Albulushi, the ambassador of Oman to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy visit to the prime minister at Gono Bhaban. The PM requested Oman to increase its commerce with Bangladesh, improve its energy cooperation, hire more
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Russia's Strategic Goals in Africa
Russia's involvement in Africa is a phenomenon that has been around for a while. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union was heavily involved in African affairs, supporting leftist governments and liberation movements across the continent. However, after the collapse
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Nowruz 2023
Celebrated on March 20, 2023, Nowruz represents the Iranian or Persian New Year, celebrated by various ethnicities worldwide, being a festival based on the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar, on the Spring Equinox, on or around March 21st on the Gregorian
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Syrian leader Bashar al-Asaad arrives in UAE for an official visit
Source of the photo: Sana.sy
Executive Summary: On March 19, 2023, Syrian President Bashar al Assad arrived in the United Arab Emirates where he met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in an attempt to normalize relations with other Arab neighbor
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Normalization of relation between Iran and KSA; what does it meant for Middle East
In an unprecedented turn of events, Iran and Saudi Arabia have come to a momentous agreement on March 10, 2023, which has the potential to bring about a transformative shift in the political landscape of the Middle East. After years
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Saudi-Iran rapprochement could put an end to the war in Yemen
Source of the photo: www.tehrantimes.com
Iran has agreed to ceased weapons shipments to the Houthist in Yemen in light of the recent agreement to restore diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia. The two countries have been on opposing sides in the conflict
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Syria’s President meets Putin in an official visit to Moscow
Source of the photo: Sana.sy
Executive summary: On March 14, 2023, President Bashar al-Asaad paid an official visit to the Kremlin leader, Vladimir Putin together with his officials in order to discuss political and economic cooperation as well as future prospects
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Bangladesh PM’s Meeting with Qatar’s Amir: Game-Changing Moment for Future Partnership
Bangladesh and Qatar’s bilateral relationship has reached a new height due to the recent meeting between Bangladesh’s Premier Sheikh Hasina and his Qatari counterpart Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The meeting took place at the Qatar National Convention
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The 1st International Congress for Women of Influence “Women, Spirituality & Justice”: Part II
Source of the photo: https://www.presstv.ir/
1. Introduction
The first International Congress on Women of Influence (ICWI) was held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the International Conference Centre, with the participation of representatives of various friendly countries,
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Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey: Lessons for the World
Crises have a special way of instructing us in valuable life lessons that we would not have acquired had it not been for the occurrence of the crisis. One of the most essential lessons we can take from crises is
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China’s $540 Million Energy Deal with Taliban in Afghanistan: What Does It Mean?
The Taliban celebrated the signing of their first international deal since taking power in August 2021 with a televised event on January 5, 2023. The document signed is a contract for the exploitation of oil reserves in northern Afghanistan with
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The 1st International Congress for the Women of Influence: Part I
Source of the Photo: https://www.farsnews.ir/
“I am too intelligent, too demanding, and too resourceful for anyone to be able to take charge of me entirely. No one knows me or loves me completely. I have only myself.”[i]
The above quote belongs to
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