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Turkmenistan’s Transit Line Competition: Balancing Growth and GeopoliticsThe intensification of international competition over Turkmenistan’s transit lines represents a multifaceted and evolving phenomenon that carries significant implications for both Turkmenistan and Central Asia’s broader geopolitical landscape. This analysis delves into the intricate dynamics of this competition, highlighting itsContinue Reading
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Derna Floods: the Road to Political Unification or Territorial Partition? A Contextual Assessment as of September 2023Source of the photo: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/environment/floods-in-libya-s-derna-worst-disaster-in-21st-century/2992617 In a world in a whirlwind of news, information and rumours related to the G20 summit in India, the conflict in Ukraine, the North Korean leader's visit to Russia, and various manifestations of fierce competition betweenContinue Reading
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The Future of Iran-Egypt Relations, Opportunities and ChallengesTensions between Iran and Egypt began again after the Islamic Revolution, when the exiled Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was welcomed by former Egyptian President Mohammad Anwar Sadat, despite the demands of the revolutionaries. After that, the peace agreementContinue Reading
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Morocco's Humanitarian Response to the Earthquake TragedyEmergency workers search a destroyed building in Amizmiz on September 10 Source of the photo: Nacho Doce On Friday September 8, 2023, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7 struck Morocco, causing widespread destruction. The epicentre was situated in the HighContinue Reading
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Perspective of Normalization between Iran and Kingdom Saudi: Perceptions and RealitiesIran and Kingdom Saudi as the most important Shiite and Sunni countries in the Islamic world, are two main pillars of the balance of power in the Middle East. On March 10, 2023, China mediated an agreement between Iran andContinue Reading
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What was Qatar’s role in the Iran-US agreement?Why was this agreement made with the participation of Qatar despite the fact that countries like Iraq and Oman have hosted several rounds of meetings in recent years in support of Iran-US talks? Finally, after a year of intense talks betweenContinue Reading
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The New US Military Step in the Middle East: Evident and Latent GoalsIntroduction Over the past few months, the US has dispatched additional military forces to the Middle East in multiple phases in order to strengthen its operational capabilities in the region. The first phase involved deploying advanced F-22 Raptor jets on JuneContinue Reading
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The Caspian Sea Was the New Centre of Concentration of Regional and Global PowersAs the largest closed lake in the world, the Caspian Sea has always played an important role for coastal countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia. Although this great water source was neglected at some point, this regionContinue Reading
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BRICS Expansion: Welcoming Middle Eastern Nations into the Exquisite FoldIn the face of unprecedented global polarization, the BRICS alliance has made an impressive step forward by revealing an expanded new strategy that resembles a thriving garden of variety. This strategic step entails the admission of six new members toContinue Reading
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The Debate with International Participation “TO BE OR NOT TO BE BRICS: THAT’S THE QUESTION!”The debate was organized by the EuroDefense Romania and the Middle East Economic and Political Institute on August 30, 2023 For the moment BRICS cannot be seen as a product, but as a process. It is a process reminding theContinue Reading
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To BRICS or not to BRICS - a General Perspective - a Few Days after the End of its 15th SummitThe 15th BRICS summit took place in the midst of a tumultuous, almost entropic period in international politics, characterised by the end of the pandemic period, the accentuation of divergences between China and the US both discursively and in practice,Continue Reading
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BRICS Expansion in the Middle East: Emerging Trends in the Geopolitics of the RegionThe expansion of the BRICS is seen as a significant move to reshape the global order and provide a counterweight to the US and its allies. The recent BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 toContinue Reading
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Expanding BRICS: A New Dawn for Global Economic DynamicsThe 15th BRICS meeting is a key landmark that marks a substantial change in the global economic landscape. This move is mostly related to the addition of new members, which represents a deviation from the alliance's established principles. This developmentContinue Reading
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A POLYCENTRIC WORLD AND AN INDIVISIBLE SECURITYDuring the period of August 13-16, 2023, I participated in THE 11TH MOSCOW CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY where I was invited by the organizers (the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation) as an independent expert. It is evident that thisContinue Reading
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African Déjà Vu: The Niger Coup and its Detrimental Impact on the People's FutureIn the heart of Africa's unfolding narrative, a new chapter unfolds, bearing the weight of a somber tale woven with the threads of power shifts and tumultuous transitions. Once more, the world holds its collective breath, anticipating the reverberating repercussionsContinue Reading
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Russia-Iran Trade Cooperation: A New Route with Convergence of InterestRussia and Iran are collaborating to establish a new trade channel as a means to circumvent existing restrictions. The proposed route is anticipated to span from the eastern periphery of Europe, namely Ukraine, to the Indian Ocean, including a distanceContinue Reading
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The Russia-Ukraine War: An Emerging Wave of Refugees in TürkiyeTürkiye has emerged as a prominent hub, attracting a significant influx of refugees, mostly originating from Ukraine and Russia. However, the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia initiated a subsequent surge of migration from both nations. Individuals seeking refuge fromContinue Reading
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IDEF ’23: AN HOMAGE TO A LONG-AWAITED MOMENT IN ANKARA’S MILITARY DEVELOPMENT“Today, we have five firms among the world’s top 100 defense companies. This number will inshallah increase constantly. Our goal is to entirely end our foreign dependency in defense industry by 2023.” An excerpt from the speech of the TurkishContinue Reading
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Erdogan's Visit to UAE: A New Avenue for Economic PartnershipPhoto: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet in Abu Dhabi on July 19, 2023. (Source: MohamedBinZayed/Twitter) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Türkiye are central to Middle EasternContinue Reading
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‘Uncertainty’ a Seed Planted Within the Sudanese StateThe photo was taken by Yasuyoshi Chiba in 2019 and won world press photo of the year, it incorporates the passion and national unity the nation had for democracy and a better future, and shows people of all different agesContinue Reading
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Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bucharest regarding the Insults to the Sanctity of the Holy QuranIN THE NAME OF GOD, THE ALMIGHTY Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bucharest regarding the Insults to the Sanctity of the Holy Quran The distressing news of the repeated insult to the sanctity of the HolyContinue Reading
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Erdogan’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: Evolving Dynamics in the Middle EastSaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes President Tayyip Erdogan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 17, 2023 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has embarked on a three-day tour of the Gulf as the country is facing economic woes. With theContinue Reading
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Sweden’s Admission to NATO: Evolving Dynamics of Türkiye in Global PoliticsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg - before the NATO summit on July 10 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Source of the photo: Filip Singer / WPA Pool / Getty Images Erdogan has effectively increasedContinue Reading
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Economic Vision is Key to Building the Iraqi EconomyPhoto: Streets in Babylon, Iraq. Source: Wikipedia The capacity of a nation to improve its performance in a variety of spheres of life chief among them the economy, society, and politics depends on the presence of vision among its senior decision-makers. HavingContinue Reading
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Emerging Threats to Petrodollar: A shift in Geopolitics of OilThe politics of global oil are developing economic and political alliances. These are similar to those that existed during the Cold War. The Petro-bloc is highly political, and all countries involved in it are making continuous attempts to exert influenceContinue Reading
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 National Transformation Program’s 2022 Annual ReportKing Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques: “Our country is witnessing comprehensive and sustainable development and is now in the second phase of Vision 2030. This phase targets developing new and promising sectors, supporting localContinue Reading
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Report on the International Arms TransfersPublished in March 2023, the factsheet prepared by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) compares the trends in international arms transfers in two periods, 2013-2017 and 2018-2022. It indicates the increase and the decrease of international arms transfers by importersContinue Reading
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Social Media and Erdogan’s Election Victory: Pros and ConsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Türkiye is a significant member of NATO and a major military force in the Black Sea. Turkey has always played a role in global politics due to its strategic significance. So, Turkish elections have been inContinue Reading
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Unveiling Iranian Strive to Form a Naval Alliance in the Persian GulfIranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani. Photo Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/ On June 2, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stated that his nation, Saudi Arabia, and three other Persian Gulf states intend to establish a naval alliance that will alsoContinue Reading
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Syria’s Readmission to Arab League: Another Diplomatic Breakthrough in the Middle EastPresident Bashar al-Assad, Photo source: Sana.sy Over the past few months, there has been a surge of diplomatic endeavours in the Middle East, which includes an effort by certain nations within the region to establish normalized relations with Syria. A numberContinue Reading
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Turkmenistan’s Transit Line Competition: Balancing Growth and GeopoliticsThe intensification of international competition over Turkmenistan’s transit lines represents a multifaceted and evolving phenomenon that carries significant implications for both Turkmenistan and Central Asia’s broader geopolitical landscape. This analysis delves into the intricate dynamics of this competition, highlighting itsContinue Reading
-
Derna Floods: the Road to Political Unification or Territorial Partition? A Contextual Assessment as of September 2023Source of the photo: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/environment/floods-in-libya-s-derna-worst-disaster-in-21st-century/2992617 In a world in a whirlwind of news, information and rumours related to the G20 summit in India, the conflict in Ukraine, the North Korean leader's visit to Russia, and various manifestations of fierce competition betweenContinue Reading
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The Future of Iran-Egypt Relations, Opportunities and ChallengesTensions between Iran and Egypt began again after the Islamic Revolution, when the exiled Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was welcomed by former Egyptian President Mohammad Anwar Sadat, despite the demands of the revolutionaries. After that, the peace agreementContinue Reading
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Morocco's Humanitarian Response to the Earthquake TragedyEmergency workers search a destroyed building in Amizmiz on September 10 Source of the photo: Nacho Doce On Friday September 8, 2023, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7 struck Morocco, causing widespread destruction. The epicentre was situated in the HighContinue Reading
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Perspective of Normalization between Iran and Kingdom Saudi: Perceptions and RealitiesIran and Kingdom Saudi as the most important Shiite and Sunni countries in the Islamic world, are two main pillars of the balance of power in the Middle East. On March 10, 2023, China mediated an agreement between Iran andContinue Reading
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What was Qatar’s role in the Iran-US agreement?Why was this agreement made with the participation of Qatar despite the fact that countries like Iraq and Oman have hosted several rounds of meetings in recent years in support of Iran-US talks? Finally, after a year of intense talks betweenContinue Reading
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The New US Military Step in the Middle East: Evident and Latent GoalsIntroduction Over the past few months, the US has dispatched additional military forces to the Middle East in multiple phases in order to strengthen its operational capabilities in the region. The first phase involved deploying advanced F-22 Raptor jets on JuneContinue Reading
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The Caspian Sea Was the New Centre of Concentration of Regional and Global PowersAs the largest closed lake in the world, the Caspian Sea has always played an important role for coastal countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia. Although this great water source was neglected at some point, this regionContinue Reading
-
BRICS Expansion: Welcoming Middle Eastern Nations into the Exquisite FoldIn the face of unprecedented global polarization, the BRICS alliance has made an impressive step forward by revealing an expanded new strategy that resembles a thriving garden of variety. This strategic step entails the admission of six new members toContinue Reading
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The Debate with International Participation “TO BE OR NOT TO BE BRICS: THAT’S THE QUESTION!”The debate was organized by the EuroDefense Romania and the Middle East Economic and Political Institute on August 30, 2023 For the moment BRICS cannot be seen as a product, but as a process. It is a process reminding theContinue Reading
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To BRICS or not to BRICS - a General Perspective - a Few Days after the End of its 15th SummitThe 15th BRICS summit took place in the midst of a tumultuous, almost entropic period in international politics, characterised by the end of the pandemic period, the accentuation of divergences between China and the US both discursively and in practice,Continue Reading
-
BRICS Expansion in the Middle East: Emerging Trends in the Geopolitics of the RegionThe expansion of the BRICS is seen as a significant move to reshape the global order and provide a counterweight to the US and its allies. The recent BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 toContinue Reading
-
Expanding BRICS: A New Dawn for Global Economic DynamicsThe 15th BRICS meeting is a key landmark that marks a substantial change in the global economic landscape. This move is mostly related to the addition of new members, which represents a deviation from the alliance's established principles. This developmentContinue Reading
-
A POLYCENTRIC WORLD AND AN INDIVISIBLE SECURITYDuring the period of August 13-16, 2023, I participated in THE 11TH MOSCOW CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY where I was invited by the organizers (the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation) as an independent expert. It is evident that thisContinue Reading
-
African Déjà Vu: The Niger Coup and its Detrimental Impact on the People's FutureIn the heart of Africa's unfolding narrative, a new chapter unfolds, bearing the weight of a somber tale woven with the threads of power shifts and tumultuous transitions. Once more, the world holds its collective breath, anticipating the reverberating repercussionsContinue Reading
-
Russia-Iran Trade Cooperation: A New Route with Convergence of InterestRussia and Iran are collaborating to establish a new trade channel as a means to circumvent existing restrictions. The proposed route is anticipated to span from the eastern periphery of Europe, namely Ukraine, to the Indian Ocean, including a distanceContinue Reading
-
The Russia-Ukraine War: An Emerging Wave of Refugees in TürkiyeTürkiye has emerged as a prominent hub, attracting a significant influx of refugees, mostly originating from Ukraine and Russia. However, the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia initiated a subsequent surge of migration from both nations. Individuals seeking refuge fromContinue Reading
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IDEF ’23: AN HOMAGE TO A LONG-AWAITED MOMENT IN ANKARA’S MILITARY DEVELOPMENT“Today, we have five firms among the world’s top 100 defense companies. This number will inshallah increase constantly. Our goal is to entirely end our foreign dependency in defense industry by 2023.” An excerpt from the speech of the TurkishContinue Reading
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Erdogan's Visit to UAE: A New Avenue for Economic PartnershipPhoto: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet in Abu Dhabi on July 19, 2023. (Source: MohamedBinZayed/Twitter) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Türkiye are central to Middle EasternContinue Reading
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‘Uncertainty’ a Seed Planted Within the Sudanese StateThe photo was taken by Yasuyoshi Chiba in 2019 and won world press photo of the year, it incorporates the passion and national unity the nation had for democracy and a better future, and shows people of all different agesContinue Reading
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Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bucharest regarding the Insults to the Sanctity of the Holy QuranIN THE NAME OF GOD, THE ALMIGHTY Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bucharest regarding the Insults to the Sanctity of the Holy Quran The distressing news of the repeated insult to the sanctity of the HolyContinue Reading
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Erdogan’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: Evolving Dynamics in the Middle EastSaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes President Tayyip Erdogan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 17, 2023 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has embarked on a three-day tour of the Gulf as the country is facing economic woes. With theContinue Reading
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Sweden’s Admission to NATO: Evolving Dynamics of Türkiye in Global PoliticsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg - before the NATO summit on July 10 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Source of the photo: Filip Singer / WPA Pool / Getty Images Erdogan has effectively increasedContinue Reading
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Economic Vision is Key to Building the Iraqi EconomyPhoto: Streets in Babylon, Iraq. Source: Wikipedia The capacity of a nation to improve its performance in a variety of spheres of life chief among them the economy, society, and politics depends on the presence of vision among its senior decision-makers. HavingContinue Reading
-
Emerging Threats to Petrodollar: A shift in Geopolitics of OilThe politics of global oil are developing economic and political alliances. These are similar to those that existed during the Cold War. The Petro-bloc is highly political, and all countries involved in it are making continuous attempts to exert influenceContinue Reading
-
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 National Transformation Program’s 2022 Annual ReportKing Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques: “Our country is witnessing comprehensive and sustainable development and is now in the second phase of Vision 2030. This phase targets developing new and promising sectors, supporting localContinue Reading
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Report on the International Arms TransfersPublished in March 2023, the factsheet prepared by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) compares the trends in international arms transfers in two periods, 2013-2017 and 2018-2022. It indicates the increase and the decrease of international arms transfers by importersContinue Reading
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Social Media and Erdogan’s Election Victory: Pros and ConsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Türkiye is a significant member of NATO and a major military force in the Black Sea. Turkey has always played a role in global politics due to its strategic significance. So, Turkish elections have been inContinue Reading
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Unveiling Iranian Strive to Form a Naval Alliance in the Persian GulfIranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani. Photo Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/ On June 2, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stated that his nation, Saudi Arabia, and three other Persian Gulf states intend to establish a naval alliance that will alsoContinue Reading
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Syria’s Readmission to Arab League: Another Diplomatic Breakthrough in the Middle EastPresident Bashar al-Assad, Photo source: Sana.sy Over the past few months, there has been a surge of diplomatic endeavours in the Middle East, which includes an effort by certain nations within the region to establish normalized relations with Syria. A numberContinue Reading

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- on 01st May 2023
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China’s Deepening Ties with the Middle East Multilateralism and China’s Global Development Initiative
- on 01st April 2023
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MEPEI calls for lifting sanctions on Syria
- on 30th March 2023
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Joint meeting of MEPEI and Iranian institute IPIS
- on 13th December 2022
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Round Table “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernisation”
- on 15th November 2022
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Towards an Asian Geopolitical Alliance
- on 27th October 2022
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The Report of the Islamic Consultative Assembly’s (Parliament) Special Investigation Committee on Death of Mahsa Amini
- on 26th October 2022
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Award Ceremony of the Essay Competition “Let’s Discover Kazakhstan”
- on 25th October 2022
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Annual International Conference (Hybrid Format): The 8th Forum “Middle East in Quest for Security, Stability, and Economic Identity”
- on 23rd June 2022
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Parliamentary 2022 Elections in Lebanon
- on 06th April 2022
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Launch of the project “Asia’s Century”
- on 05th April 2022
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Report – The Seventh Annual Conference “Middle East and North Africa: The Changes for a New Beginning”
- on 23rd February 2022
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