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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 appearedContinue Reading
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The Direction of Türkiye’s International Relations After the 2023 Election: Potential Scenarios and OutcomesThe 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,Continue Reading
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Roundtable Discussion: Armenia at the Crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and AsiaWe 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 ofContinue Reading
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President Raisi first visit to SyriaIranian 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 uponContinue Reading
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The Fourth Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighboring States: A Greater Emphasis on Inclusive Government and SecuritySource 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 raisedContinue Reading
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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 powerContinue Reading
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Saudi Foreign Minister meets President Bashar al-Assad in SyriaExecutive 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 stepContinue Reading
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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 chanceContinue Reading
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Official Visit of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister in IraqThe 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 withContinue Reading
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The Reasons for the Tension of the United States in the Middle EastThe 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 WorldContinue Reading
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Challenges and Opportunities in China’s Economic Diplomacy with the Arab WorldSource 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, ChinaContinue Reading
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Baghdad Government and KRG agree to resume Kurdish Oil ExportsSource 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 jointContinue Reading
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President Bashar al-Asaad to attend Arab League SummitExecutive 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,Continue Reading
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Syria’s Foreign Minister first official visit to EgyptSource 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 byContinue Reading
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China’s Deepening Ties with the Middle East Multilateralism and China’s Global Development InitiativeThe 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 bitContinue Reading
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MEPEI calls for lifting sanctions on SyriaMEPEI 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) andContinue Reading
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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 expertsContinue Reading
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Saudi Arabia and Syria to restore tiesSource 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 sourceContinue Reading
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Brief on Bangladesh Oman Energy Cooperation - Diversification of the Domain of Energy for BangladeshOn 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 moreContinue Reading
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Russia's Strategic Goals in AfricaRussia'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 collapseContinue Reading
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Nowruz 2023Celebrated 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 GregorianContinue Reading
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Syrian leader Bashar al-Asaad arrives in UAE for an official visitSource 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 neighborContinue Reading
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Normalization of relation between Iran and KSA; what does it meant for Middle EastIn 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 yearsContinue Reading
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Saudi-Iran rapprochement could put an end to the war in YemenSource 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 conflictContinue Reading
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Syria’s President meets Putin in an official visit to MoscowSource 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 prospectsContinue Reading
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Bangladesh PM’s Meeting with Qatar’s Amir: Game-Changing Moment for Future PartnershipBangladesh 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 ConventionContinue Reading
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The 1st International Congress for Women of Influence “Women, Spirituality & Justice”: Part IISource 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,Continue Reading
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Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey: Lessons for the WorldCrises 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 isContinue Reading
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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 withContinue Reading
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The 1st International Congress for the Women of Influence: Part ISource 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 toContinue Reading
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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 appearedContinue Reading
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The Direction of Türkiye’s International Relations After the 2023 Election: Potential Scenarios and OutcomesThe 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,Continue Reading
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Roundtable Discussion: Armenia at the Crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and AsiaWe 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 ofContinue Reading
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President Raisi first visit to SyriaIranian 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 uponContinue Reading
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The Fourth Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighboring States: A Greater Emphasis on Inclusive Government and SecuritySource 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 raisedContinue Reading
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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 powerContinue Reading
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Saudi Foreign Minister meets President Bashar al-Assad in SyriaExecutive 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 stepContinue Reading
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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 chanceContinue Reading
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Official Visit of the Ukrainian Foreign Minister in IraqThe 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 withContinue Reading
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The Reasons for the Tension of the United States in the Middle EastThe 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 WorldContinue Reading
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Challenges and Opportunities in China’s Economic Diplomacy with the Arab WorldSource 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, ChinaContinue Reading
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Baghdad Government and KRG agree to resume Kurdish Oil ExportsSource 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 jointContinue Reading
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President Bashar al-Asaad to attend Arab League SummitExecutive 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,Continue Reading
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Syria’s Foreign Minister first official visit to EgyptSource 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 byContinue Reading
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China’s Deepening Ties with the Middle East Multilateralism and China’s Global Development InitiativeThe 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 bitContinue Reading
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MEPEI calls for lifting sanctions on SyriaMEPEI 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) andContinue Reading
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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 expertsContinue Reading
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Saudi Arabia and Syria to restore tiesSource 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 sourceContinue Reading
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Brief on Bangladesh Oman Energy Cooperation - Diversification of the Domain of Energy for BangladeshOn 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 moreContinue Reading
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Russia's Strategic Goals in AfricaRussia'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 collapseContinue Reading
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Nowruz 2023Celebrated 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 GregorianContinue Reading
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Syrian leader Bashar al-Asaad arrives in UAE for an official visitSource 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 neighborContinue Reading
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Normalization of relation between Iran and KSA; what does it meant for Middle EastIn 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 yearsContinue Reading
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Saudi-Iran rapprochement could put an end to the war in YemenSource 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 conflictContinue Reading
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Syria’s President meets Putin in an official visit to MoscowSource 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 prospectsContinue Reading
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Bangladesh PM’s Meeting with Qatar’s Amir: Game-Changing Moment for Future PartnershipBangladesh 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 ConventionContinue Reading
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The 1st International Congress for Women of Influence “Women, Spirituality & Justice”: Part IISource 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,Continue Reading
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Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey: Lessons for the WorldCrises 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 isContinue Reading
-
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 withContinue Reading
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The 1st International Congress for the Women of Influence: Part ISource 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 toContinue Reading

What is Behind the Clashes Between Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Army?
- on 01st May 2023
Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, Global Affairs, North Africa, North Africa, Themes, Visions & Strategies

China’s Deepening Ties with the Middle East Multilateralism and China’s Global Development Initiative
- on 01st April 2023
Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, GCC Affairs, Global Affairs, In Focus, Iran, North Africa, North Africa, Themes, Turkey, Visions & Strategies

MEPEI calls for lifting sanctions on Syria
- on 30th March 2023
Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, Highlights, Levant, Syrian Crisis, Visions & Strategies

Joint meeting of MEPEI and Iranian institute IPIS
- on 13th December 2022
Areas, Carousel Home, Events, Global Affairs, Iran, Past Events

Round Table “New Kazakhstan: the Path of Renewal and Modernisation”
- on 15th November 2022
Carousel Home, Events, Past Events

Towards an Asian Geopolitical Alliance
- on 27th October 2022
Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, Global Affairs, In Focus, Iran, Themes, Visions & Strategies

The Report of the Islamic Consultative Assembly’s (Parliament) Special Investigation Committee on Death of Mahsa Amini
- on 26th October 2022
Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, Iran, Themes, Visions & Strategies

Award Ceremony of the Essay Competition “Let’s Discover Kazakhstan”
- on 25th October 2022
Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, In Focus, Themes, Visions & Strategies

Annual International Conference (Hybrid Format): The 8th Forum “Middle East in Quest for Security, Stability, and Economic Identity”
- on 23rd June 2022
Afghanistan / Pakistan, Areas, Banking, Economy & Business, Carousel Home, Energy Security, Events, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, GCC Affairs, Global Affairs, Iran, Iranian Nuclear Deal, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Levant, North Africa, North Africa, Past Events, Syrian Crisis, Themes, Turkey, Visions & Strategies

Parliamentary 2022 Elections in Lebanon
- on 06th April 2022
Analysis, Areas, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, In Focus, Levant, Visions & Strategies

Launch of the project “Asia’s Century”
- on 05th April 2022
Analysis, Carousel Home, Global Affairs, In Focus, Past Events, Visions & Strategies

Report – The Seventh Annual Conference “Middle East and North Africa: The Changes for a New Beginning”
- on 23rd February 2022
Afghanistan / Pakistan, Analysis, Areas, Banking, Economy & Business, Carousel Home, Energy Security, Fighting Terrorism & Extremism, GCC / Arabian Peninsula, GCC Affairs, Global Affairs, In Focus, Iran, Iranian Nuclear Deal, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Levant, North Africa, North Africa, Syrian Crisis, Themes, Turkey, Visions & Strategies

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Roundtable Discussion: Armenia at the Crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Asia
Events, Global Affairs, Upcoming Events
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