27 Oct 2022

Towards an Asian Geopolitical Alliance

Source 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
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06 Apr 2022

Parliamentary 2022 Elections in Lebanon

Executive summary: On the 15th of May 2022, new parliamentary elections will be held in Lebanon. The last four years have been particularly critical for the Country that experienced an unprecedented economic crisis that followed the explosion of the Beirut Port that provoked harsh protests and the o
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05 Apr 2022

Launch of the project “Asia’s Century”

On Thursday, March 24, 2022, MEPEI (Middle East Political and Economic Institute) and EuroDefense Romania, in partnership with IFIMES (International Institute for the Middle East and Balkan Studies), ICI Bucharest (National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics), and AIES (Austrian
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14 Jan 2022

POLICY BRIEF Lebanon: The Sectarian Narration of the Tayouneh Events

Executive summary: Lebanon is facing today one of the deepest and most intense crises of the entire Middle East region. It is a mix of social, political, and economic issues, which have not been properly addressed by the political system in the past years that is currently showing its consequences.
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05 Jul 2021

The Omani Mediation: a Possible End for the Yemeni Civil War?

Executive Summary: On the 5th of June 2021 an Omani delegation has visited Yemen for the first time since the breakout of the civil war in 2014. This is part of a new round of diplomatic talks that have taken place between the Sultanate of Oman and the belligerent parts in Yemen. This has sparked wi
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05 Jul 2021

POLICY BRIEF: Alternatives for Lebanon Amid the Ongoing Crisis

Executive summary: Lebanon is facing a multi-dimensional crisis that is worsening by the day, therefore the need for a solution is crucial. Lebanon has long been suffering from the fragility of the state, limited administrative capabilities, and persistent social tensions. This analysis discusses su
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03 Apr 2020

Kayhan BARZEGAR: The Oil Price Wars in the Light of Coronavirus

With the outbreak of coronavirus, the global oil market equations have become more complicated. This, coupled with the decrease in demand that has resulted from the decline of the global economy, has led to a surplus in the global oil supply, resulting, unfortunately, in fierce competition for oil m
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