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France as a New Actor in the Caucasus
Although the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia has left the front pages of the world media, the geopolitical trends in the region are still taking shape. During June-July 2021, Armenian diplomats sharply increased the number of meetings with their French
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Pakistan Hosting Virtual Meeting of Afghanistan Neighboring Countries’ FMs
Images captured during the virtual reunion. Source: www.english.ahram.org.eg
On Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, Pakistan held a video meeting of the Afghanistan neighboring countries to discuss about the latest developments in the country, one day after the announcement of an interim Taliban
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Morocco’s General Elections
The Moroccan flag. Source: www.flagsonline.it
September 8th, 2021 marked the day of the general elections in Morocco (third nationwide after the 2011 change of constitution), with the legislative, regional and communal elections all being held in the same time.
Morocco is
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Turkey – Egypt Bilateral Talks and Ties Normalization
Turkish and Egyptian flags. Source: www.theowp.org
Ever since the 2011 events related to the Arab Spring and Turkey’s support of the Muslim Brotherhood, the bilateral relations between Egypt and Turkey diminished in intensity, but 2021 brought the opportunity for bilateral talks
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The Ideological Approach of Russia in the MENA Region
Source: quora.com
After the effects of the Arab Spring on Russia’s foreign policy in 2011 and its successful mediation in the agreement between the West and Syria on the destruction of chemical weapons stockpiles (September 2013), the question of whether Russia
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Germany and France Call On Iran To Resume Nuclear Talks
Source of the photo: Tehrantimes.com
On September 1, 2021, Germany and France urged Iran to return "as quickly as possible" to Vienna negotiations on reviving its 2015 nuclear deal JCPOA with world powers.
Christopher BURGER, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said at a
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Iraq: The Iraqi Army Launched a Military Operation to Secure the Borders With Syria
Source: ina.iq
On August 31th, 2021, the Iraqi army launched a military operation to secure the country’s borders with Syria.
The commander of the Iraqi Border Guards, Hamid al-HUSSEINI said in statement for the official Iraqi News Agency that the operation aims
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Iran: Iran and Saudi Arabia Expected to Resume Direct Talks Soon
Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org
On August 30th, 2021, in an interview on state television, Iran’s new foreign minister, Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN said that he had spoken with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al SAOUD, at the regional summit held in
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Follow-up on the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership
Iranian Foreign Minister delivering a speech in the Baghdad Conference. Source: www.irangov.ir
On August 28th, 2021, Iranian and Gulf Arab officials met in Baghdad in a regional summit that Iraq hoped would encourage its neighbors to talk to each other instead
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Iranian Foreign Minister ABDOLLAHIAN, Left for Iraq to Participate in a Regional Summit
Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian Foreign Minister
Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org
On August 27, 2021, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-ABDOLLAHIAN left for Iraq to participate in a regional summit, the ministry said.
Saeed KHATIBZADEH, the foreign ministry spokesman announced the departure to the “meeting
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The New Crisis between Algeria and Morocco
The Algerian and Moroccan flags. Source: www.jadaliyya.com
On August 24th, 2021, Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. This move came at the end of a period of
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Iran’s New Foreign Minister
Previous foreign minister Zarif and current foreign minister Amir. Source: www.iranintl.com
From the new cabinet, the new foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, is the one whose appointment was noticed on a large scale, even in the international community.
After the results of the
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The New Iranian Government Approved by the Parliament and Already Held Work Sessions with the President Raisi
The new Iranian government. Source: www.irangov.ir
On the afternoon of August 25th, 2021, the Iranian Parliament voted the cabinet proposed by President Ebrahim Raisi.
During the Parliament session, all but one nominated cabinet won the vote of confidence from the member of the Parliament.
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Qatar: October 2, 2021, the Date for the First Legislative Elections
His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir of the State of Qatar
Source of the photo: www.gco.gov.qa
On August 22th, 2021, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-THANI issued a decree that set October 2th, 2021 as the date
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Iran Ready to Ship More Fuel to Lebanon, Iranian Official Says
Photo’s source: Twitter.com
On August 22th, 2021, Iran said it is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed, after the Hezbollah leader said more vessels carrying Iranian fuel would sail soon to help ease the country's fuel shortage.
Hezbollah’s enemies
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Tunisia in Turmoil: A Social Analysis of the Last Events
The president of Tunisia (Source: Wikipedia.org)
Executive Summary: At the end of July 2021, the Tunisian president shut down all the activity of the Parliament, removing the PM and key ministers, and assuming the lead of the executive. The scarcity of
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Turkey and the Concern of Millions Called Inflation
Source: Businessturkeytoday.com
Nearly two hundred large fires have occurred in the forests of Turkey, and the country is burning in flames. But many opposition media and critics of the government believe that forest fires are neither strange nor new. According to
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Lebanon’s Central Bank Announced That It Will End Fuel Subsidies
Photo’s source: bdl.gov.lb
On August 12th, 2021, the Central Bank of Lebanon announced that it will end fuel subsidies, a long-awaited move that is likely to send prices skyrocketing and that had drained its foreign reserves during the ongoing economic crisis.
Michel
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Qatar Appoints First Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Since 2017 Blockade
His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir of the State of Qatar
Source of the photo: Twitter.com
On August 11th, 2021, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-THANI named an ambassador to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh in June reinstated
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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad HUSSEIN met his Iranian counterpart Mohammad ZARIF in Tehran
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein
Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org
On August 10th, 2021, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad HUSSEIN paid an official visit to Iran to discuss strengthening cooperation relations between the two countries.
The Iraqi and Iranian foreign ministers met in Tehran
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Saudi Aramco World's Biggest Energy Company Sees Profits Soar by Almost 300%
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Aramco, the world's biggest energy company made in the second quarter of 2021 a net profit of $25.5 billion, the highest level since the end of 2018.
The reopening of major economies has triggered a surge in
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Iran: RAISI names Mohammad MOKHBER as First Vice President
On August 8th, 2021, Ebrahim RAISI, Iran’s new President named Mohammad MOKHBER as his first vice-president, according to the president’s official website.
Mohammad MOKHBER, has for years headed the foundation known as Setad, or the Execution of Imam Khomeini’s order, in
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Iran: Ebrahim RAISI Sworn as the New President of the Islamic Republic
Ebrahim RAISI, Presidential Campaign 2017; Photo’s source: www. Wikipedia.org
On August 4th, 2021, at a ceremony in front of the Iranian parliament, RAISI was sworn to guard the Iranian constitution and serve his country’s people, becoming the eighth president of the
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The New Libyan Government and the Challenges Ahead
Executive Summary: On the 10th of March 2021 a new government has been appointed in Libya. Its aim is to lead the country until the next general elections scheduled to be held on the 24th of December. However, there are
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Iran: RAISI Endorsed as New President by the Supreme Leader Ali KHAMENEI
On August 3, 2021, in a ceremony attended by top government and military officials, Ebrahim RAISI was officially endorsed as Iran’s new president by the country's Supreme Leader Ali KHAMENEI.
The endorsement ceremony of the incoming president, which comes ahead of
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The Meeting of the Secretary of State for Global Affairs and Diplomatic Strategies Cornel Feruță with the Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Hossam Zaki
The Romanian Secretary of State for Global Affairs and Diplomatic Strategies, Cornel Feruță, had a meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, with the Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (LAS), Hossam Zaki.
During the meeting, the Romanian official stressed
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Cutlass Express 2021: Sponsored by U.S. Will Take Place June 26 to August 6, 2021, Near Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar and Seychelles
The 2021 version of the training was officially launched on July 26, 2021, by Rear Admiral Jeffrey SPIVEY, who is the Marine Partnership Programme officer for the US Naval Forces Europe-Africa/Sixth Fleet during a ceremony at the Seychelles Defence Academy
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Iran: Minister of Health has called for two weeks of closures to curb the alarming increase in Covid-19 cases
Iran’s health minister has called for two-week lockdowns enforced by military forces and law enforcement to curb the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across the country.
The request was made in a letter to Supreme Leader Ali KHAMENEI that was also
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Journal Launch MENA in FOCUS (The Middle East and North Africa in Focus)
On July 29th, 2021, the first edition of the Journal MENA in FOCUS was launched in an invitation-based event, held in Bucharest. As the ongoing pandemic challenged our activity in the past year, we gladly hosted this live event in
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Lebanon: Najib MIKATI Named New Prime Minister-Designate
On July 26, following binding parliamentary consultations with President Michel AOUN, Najib MIKATI was appointed as Lebanon’s new prime minister-designate.
The two-time prime minister secured 72 of 118 votes.
“Alone, I don’t have a magic wand and cannot achieve miracles” MIKATI said.
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