January 5, 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was one of the Arab countries that started its relations with the Central Asian republics in the first years of their […]
December 13, 2022
The joint meeting of the MEPEI delegation and Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) was held on Saturday, December 5, about international and regional issues. […]
December 8, 2022
FIFA Qatar 2022 will have a beneficial impact on Qatar’s economic performance in the medium and long terms, according to my observations of the economic indicators […]
October 27, 2022
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 […]
October 26, 2022
The High Council for Human Rights of The Islamic Republic of Iran (18 October 2022) Introduction: In the implementation of paragraph (7) of Article 45 of […]
October 25, 2022
On October 25th, 2022, on the occasion of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, the essay competition “Let’s discover Kazakhstan” award ceremony was hosted at the Diplomatic […]
September 19, 2022
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, with the support of Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and EuroDefense Romania, organizes an essay […]
September 8, 2022
A historic milestone for the future of Europe’s energy security and Türkiye’s role as a transit country was reached with the signing of the Nabucco Agreement […]
August 4, 2022
The new Middle East is emerging in the wake of the US decision to size up its military and diplomatic position, increase the resolve of regional […]
June 30, 2022
The economic ties between Saudi Arabia and China are a reflection of both countries’ current development. From 1949 until the mid-1970s, interactions between China and the […]
June 23, 2022
Thursday, 07 July 2022 Venue: Marshal Garden Hotel, 5th Floor – Panoramic 1 Conference Hall, Calea Dorobanților 50B, Bucharest, Romania Organizers: MEPEI (Middle East Political and […]
June 21, 2022
On May 20, 2022, Qatar finally managed to sign a long-term contract to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) with Germany, Europe’s largest economy. Numerous previous talks […]
June 7, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a series of Covid-19 related closures in China seem to have little to do with each other. Both events, however, accelerate […]
May 5, 2022
Between May 5th and May 6th, 2022, MEPEI, together with the University Babes-Bolyai from Cluj-Napoca, the Faculty of History and Philosophy, the Department of International Studies […]
May 2, 2022
Photo’s source: www. irna.ir Javad Owji, the Iranian Oil Ministry is making a rare trip to Venezuela that includes visiting oil facilities and signing energy […]
April 28, 2022
Photo’s source: wikipedia.org On April 27th, 2022, France and Saudi Arabia announced a joint development fund for crisis-hit Lebanon that will provide $76 million for […]
April 28, 2022
The invasion of Ukraine marked Europe’s largest post-World War Two and posed a significant threat to the continent’s energy security. Russia, the world’s largest oil and […]
April 25, 2022
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu Photo source: Wikipedia Commons Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on April 24th, 2022, that during a visit there in […]
April 18, 2022
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has pushed for the purchase and production of missiles. Earlier, Riyadh spent its oil revenues on air force equipment. However, the […]
April 12, 2022
Photo’s source: english.aawsat.com On April 11th, 2022, at least one person has been killed and seven others were injured in an explosion near Sidon in […]
April 7, 2022
Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Photo’s source: www. www.irangov.ir On April 6th, 2022, Mohammad Eslami, chief of the Atomic […]
April 6, 2022
Photo’s source: www. wikipedia.org The Turkish authorities are planning to change the official English name of the country in Türkiye. A notification to the UN […]
April 6, 2022
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 […]
April 5, 2022
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 […]
March 31, 2022
The current arm conflict in continental Europe is nothing but a step in redrawing the map of regional and international coalitions in the medium and long […]
March 30, 2022
Photo’s source: www. aa.com.tr Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Sergey Lavrov arrived in China to attend the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighboring […]
March 29, 2022
Photo’s source: arabnews.com On March 28th, 2022, the foreign ministers of Israel, US, and four Arab nations committed to expand economic and diplomatic cooperation in […]
March 29, 2022
The eighth annual “Partnership Dialogue” between Bangladesh and the United States of America (USA) started on March 20, 2022. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the dialogue was […]
March 21, 2022
If the 20th century was considered mainly America’s century, there are more and more arguments for profiling the 21st century as Asia’s century. “The West has […]
March 16, 2022
Source: foreignpolicy.com The crisis between Russia and Ukraine, which has been the main agenda item in international politics for a while, has gained a different dimension […]
March 14, 2022
Source: warsawinstitute.org Over the past two decades, the Balkans have been one of the areas on the margins of the foreign policy apparatus of many […]
March 10, 2022
The official journey of Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) relations started in 1975 when the KSA recognized newly born Bangladesh as a sovereign […]
March 7, 2022
Photo’s source: www.globeecho.com The Russian-Ukrainian crisis, which started with the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, has reached the level of a war in the […]
March 3, 2022
Photo’s source: www.aiib.org On March 1st, 2022, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said in a statement that it will suspend business related to Russia […]
March 1, 2022
Source: BBC The role of the Turkish government, which is both a NATO member and has close economic relations with Russia, is extremely important in the […]
February 28, 2022
Yet CAVUSOGLU, Turkish foreign minister/ Photo’s source: twitter.com On February 27th, 2022, Türkiye called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a war in a rhetorical shift that could […]
February 23, 2022
Book description: On a general note, this book assesses Iran’s role in contemporary geopolitics. In particular, it examines three main intertwining circles: Iran’s development and political […]
February 23, 2022
On 2nd December 2021, the Bucharest-based think-tanks Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and EuroDefense Romania, in partnership with IPIS (the Institute for Political and […]
February 16, 2022
The global system is increasingly cracking and destabilizing. Therefore, we are in a series of regional transformation processes that include the possibility of a fundamental change […]
February 16, 2022
Israeli PM Bennett with Bahrain king, crown prince Photo’s source: www. twitter.com On February 15tth, 2022, Naftali BENETT, Israeli Prime Minister met Bahrain’s King Hamad […]
January 28, 2022
The announcement that Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will meet virtually before the end of this year raises the prospect that China and the US could […]
January 26, 2022
Photo’s source: www. wikipedia.org On January 26th, 2022, Lebanon signed deals to purchase electricity from Jordan via Syria, that will help the small country to […]
January 19, 2022
Photo’s source: www. twitter.com On January 18th, 2022, TASS said in a report that Russia’s Pacific Fleet has unveiled plans for a joint naval exercise. […]
January 17, 2022
Logo of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (source: www. wikipedia.org) On January 16th, 2022, three Iranian diplomats have arrived in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah to reopen […]
January 14, 2022
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, […]
January 12, 2022
Photo’s source: www. wikipedia.org On January 11th, 2022, Banque du Liban Governor Riad SALAMEH was slapped with a travel ban. Mount Lebanon Public Prosecutor Judge […]
January 11, 2022
The Pakistani and the Romanian Foreign Ministers, during their meeting in Bucharest. Source: www.mae.ro On January 9th, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Makhdoom […]
December 14, 2021
Photo’s source: www. presstv.ir On December 9th, 2021, after the joint commission meeting in Vienna, Ali BAGHERI KANI said the parties have “serious will” to continue […]
December 8, 2021
Photo’s source: www. Tehrantimes.com On December 6th, 2021, the national security adviser of the UAE met his Iranian counterpart and the Islamic Republic’s president in […]
November 17, 2021
While France and the United States have been at loggerheads over NATO and the idea of a single European army has been reinforced among some Atlanticists, […]
November 15, 2021
Saif al-Islam GADDAFI Photo’s source: www. Wikipedia,com On November 14th, 2021, Saif al-Islam GADDAFI, son of former Libyan ruler GADDAFI, submitted his application to run […]
November 9, 2021
Photo’s source: www.radio.gov.pk On November 7, 2021, Iran started a large-scale military drill after US navy confrontation in the Sea of Oman over a seized […]
November 5, 2021
In the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, Jordan is a beacon of stability and plays an important role in the region. By maintaining peaceful relations […]
November 4, 2021
Understanding United States (US) foreign policy in the Middle East following its withdrawal from Afghanistan has become a big question for world political activists, especially in […]
October 19, 2021
Black Sea Source: Wikipedia.org The announcement of the discovery of a natural gas reservoir in the depths of the Black Sea by Türkiye on October […]
October 13, 2021
A vehicle-mounted self-propelled rocket launcher system Source of the photo: Presstv.ir Iran’s Armed Forces have launched a large-scale military exercise, involving air defence units and […]
October 8, 2021
Photo’s source: www. Wikipedia.org On October 6th, 2021, Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco reached a $2 trillion valuation as it hit near-record levels during trading […]
October 4, 2021
Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SAUD Photo’s source: www. Twitter.com On October 3, 2021, Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-SAUD, Saudi Arabia’s foreign […]
October 1, 2021
Damascus, Syria Source of the photo: Wikipedia.org On September 29, 2021, a US State Department spokesperson said The United States has no plans to “normalise […]
September 28, 2021
PHOTO/REUTERS – The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani The situation in the Middle East has been tense for a long […]
September 27, 2021
Executive Summary: In October 2021 the first legislative election will be held in Qatar. This is an appointment that has been postponed since 2013. The Qataris […]
September 16, 2021
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. […]
September 10, 2021
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 […]
September 9, 2021
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), […]
September 8, 2021
Turkish and Egyptian flags. Source: www.theowp.org Ever since the 2011 events related to the Arab Spring and Türkiye’s support of the Muslim Brotherhood, the bilateral […]
September 3, 2021
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 […]
August 30, 2021
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 […]
August 26, 2021
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 […]
August 26, 2021
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 […]
August 17, 2021
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, […]
August 16, 2021
Source: Businessturkeytoday.com Nearly two hundred large fires have occurred in the forests of Türkiye, and the country is burning in flames. But many opposition media and […]
August 12, 2021
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 […]
August 11, 2021
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 […]
August 10, 2021
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 […]
August 6, 2021
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 […]
August 5, 2021
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 […]
August 3, 2021
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 […]
August 3, 2021
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 […]
August 2, 2021
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. […]
July 30, 2021
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 […]
July 28, 2021
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 […]
July 28, 2021
Türkiye’s rich historical heritage has transformed it into an important touristic destination. Be it the Aegean seaside, the city of Istanbul or the ruins of ancient […]
July 27, 2021
On July 22th, 2021, the Islamic Republic of Iran opened its first oil terminal in the Gulf of Oman. This is a strategic move to neutralize […]
July 26, 2021
The Middle East is one of the most relevant geopolitical and geostrategic regions of the world. To better understand its developments, it is necessary to know […]
July 5, 2021
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 […]
July 5, 2021
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 […]
July 4, 2021
This paper is dealing with the following issues: Part 1 – Trends and issues 1.The currency valuation a) Factors that are stabilizing the exchange rate b) […]
July 2, 2021
One of the most important questions for people is why the Middle East, despite having one of the richest sources of energy in the world, it […]
July 1, 2021
On June 29, 2021, Yair LAPID, Israeli Foreign Minister during a visit to UAE, opened the first embassy of the Jewish state in the Gulf. LAPID […]
June 29, 2021
On June 26, 2021, Türkiye’s President ERDOGAN took the first step in the construction of a ship canal skirting Istanbul. The Turkish government is convicted that […]
June 23, 2021
On June 22, 2021, a US official said that the US authorities have seized a range of Iran’s state-linked news websites, which they accused of spreading […]
June 11, 2021
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a project initiated and conducted by Ethiopia. The purpose is to create a gravity dam on the Blue Nile […]
June 10, 2021
On June 9, 2021, Wendy SHERMAN the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State said that negotiations between Iran and the world powers on how to revive the […]
June 8, 2021
Recent developments have placed the Middle East region at a geopolitical turning point, challenging the European Union (EU) more than ever, to the extent that a […]
May 26, 2021
On May 25, 2021, Iran’s Interior Ministry has released a final list of the candidates found qualified by the Constitutional Council to run for president in […]
May 13, 2021
On May 12, 2021, Former Iranian President Mahmoud AHMADINEJAD filed his nomination on the second day of registration to run in the June presidential elections. He […]
May 10, 2021
On May 8, 2021, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed several agreements to improve ties, after months of strained relations between the close allies over the disputed […]
May 5, 2021
On May 5th, 2021, Iraqi President SALIH said that negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have occurred in Iraq “more than once”. SALIH revealed this in […]
May 4, 2021
The webinar entitled “Forget the Türkiye you Thought you Knew” was held online on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The event was hosted by Menas Associates and […]
May 3, 2021
On April 29, 2021, Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA) hold a high-level online conference with the theme ”NATO 2030 – Reflections and Lessons from NATO’s past-visions for […]
April 27, 2021
On April 26, 2021, President ERDOGAN announced after a cabinet meeting new measures to curb a surge in coronavirus infections and deaths. Turks will stay mostly […]
April 26, 2021
Türkiye’s foreign ministry CAVASOGLU has summoned the US ambassador in Ankara to protest the US decision to mark the deportation and killing of Armenians during the […]
April 20, 2021
Understanding power relations in the Middle East requires two basic dimensions. One is to know the essence of the international system and the role of international […]
April 20, 2021
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the country is open to direct talks with Saudi Arabia after media reports said the two countries held secret talks in Baghdad. […]
April 19, 2021
Eastern Mediterranean has always been the heart of many problems such as the Cyprus issue, the Syrian civil war, the civil war in Libya, and the […]
April 16, 2021
On the 11th of April 2021, Israeli attacked the Iranian nuclear plant in Natanz, which resulted in an explosion and a power outage through the area. […]
April 14, 2021
On April 14, 2021, the Greek Prime Minister MITSOTAKIS said after a meeting with the president of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-MENFI in Athens that […]
April 13, 2021
On April 13, 2021, Iranian President Hassan ROUHANI had a meeting in Teheran with the Russian Foreign Minister Serghei LAVROV. Iranian president appreciates Moscow’s support at […]
April 5, 2021
Until 1980, Elections in Türkiye were mostly held in normal time. However, all the 7 elections held after 1980 were organized approximately one year before the […]
April 4, 2021
While the subject of sanction to Türkiye was not on the agenda at the summit, in the final declaration published after the summit, emphasis was placed […]
April 2, 2021
The temporary blockage of the Suez Canal by cargo ship EVER GIVEN on the 24th of March has highlighted the volatility of the global supply chain […]
March 26, 2021
Since the 23rd of March, 2021 the Suez Canal has been completely blocked by the Ever-Given container ship, which is owned by a Japanese trade company […]
March 25, 2021
COVID-19 crisis has now become an extensive global issue. It should undoubtedly be considered the most influential phenomenon and process for the formulation and structure of […]
March 20, 2021
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum was held online on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was led by Dr. Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour the president of the Institute […]
March 19, 2021
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum was held online on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was led by Dr. Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour the president of the Institute […]
March 18, 2021
The Second Tehran Dialogue Forum was held online on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. It was led by Dr. Mohammad Kazem Sajjadpour the president of the Institute […]
March 16, 2021
Every development in the Eastern Mediterranean continues to change both the agenda and the politics of the region. Türkiye has experienced tensions with Egypt and Greece […]
March 11, 2021
On the 4th of March 2021, the Global Studies Center, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu has hosted as a special guest, Dr. Audeh B. QUAWAS, Jordanian […]
March 10, 2021
The Biden administration has revived the prospects of the JCPOA agreement. However, progress in discussion on both the reinstatement of the agreement and on Iran’s broader […]
March 9, 2021
On March 8, 2021, Pope Francis concluded a trip to Iraq. This event demonstrated that Iraq, still beset by violence and recovering from decades of war […]
March 5, 2021
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has made increasing efforts to regain its former dominance over the South Caucasus region with rich energy resources […]
March 2, 2021
The project was developed at the initiative of the Middle East Political and Economic Institute, the Center for China Studies, and the EURISC Foundation, under the […]
March 1, 2021
On February 28, 2021, Iran received the first consignment of the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinopharm, as the country surpassed 60.000 deaths from the pandemic cities. The […]
March 1, 2021
On the 4th of March 2021, the Global Studies Center, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu hosts as a special guest, Dr. Audeh B. QUAWAS, Jordanian Senator […]
February 8, 2021
The conference benefited from the contribution of a diverse and prestigious roster of experts and diplomats from Romania and other EU countries, as well as from […]
February 5, 2021
Normalising relations with Israel could have dire consequences for the Gulf states. Creating a strategic partnership with the Israeli government provides one means of building a […]
February 3, 2021
On February 2th, 2021 Palestinian Authority launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign with health workers receiving the first shots after the delivery of doses from Israel and […]
January 20, 2021
The Chinese economy grew more than expected in 2020, even as the rest of the world was upended by the coronavirus pandemic. The data presented by […]
January 20, 2021
On November 19th 2020, the Middle East Political and Economic Institute, alongside the EURISC Foundation, organized the 6th yearly International Conference dedicated to the Middle East […]
January 19, 2021
On January 5th, 2021, Gulf countries restored the severed diplomatic relations with Qatar, as announced previously, in the Gulf Cooperation Council summit preparation. As such, Saudi […]
January 14, 2021
Following in the “footsteps” of Bahrain and UAE from August 2020 and more recently, of Sudan at the end of October 2020, on Thursday, December 10th, […]
November 20, 2020
The current landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), after all the political, military and geopolitical evolutions the Arab world went through during the […]
November 19, 2020
On November 19, 2020, the Bucharest-based think-tanks the Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI) and the EURISC Foundation organized the Webinar/ International Conference “Post-pandemic: A […]
November 2, 2020
Under the 2030 Vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the strategic framework developed in 2016, Artificial Intelligence (AI) became a key topic to be […]
October 30, 2020
The Middle East is responsible for producing about 27% of world oil production. While state-owned enterprises produce much of the oil, many international oil companies engage […]
October 23, 2020
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, almost a year after his resignation amid fervent protests, former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri was re-elected to form a new […]
October 19, 2020
On October 19th, 2020, according to data released in Beijing, GDP climbed 4.9 % in the third quarter from a year ago. That’s lower than economists […]
October 12, 2020
Last week, the Lebanese president, Michel Aoun, announced that he will launch consultations with the parliament at the beginning of this week, in order to progress […]
October 8, 2020
The route between Istanbul and Dubai remained closed except for a few scattered cargo operations after Turkish Airlines and Emirates began reviving their pandemic depleted schedules […]
October 7, 2020
The Arab Youth Survey 2020 finds the Levant region has the highest number of people aged 18-24 considering emigrating, as identified by this research paper published […]
October 5, 2020
On Friday, October 2, 2020, Morocco and the US signed an agreement for military cooperation, valid for a period of 10 years. Among others, the deal […]
September 30, 2020
On September 29th, 2020 the prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates said his country plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to the […]
September 23, 2020
Despite surpassing the deadline imposed by France for the formation of a new government (September 14, 2020), Lebanon has not yet reached a conclusion to the […]
September 16, 2020
“Normalization within the Middle East”, marking a “new dawn” for the region, as preached by the US, happened through the signature of the treaties – the […]
September 11, 2020
On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the Arab League held a meeting via video conference at the Arab League headquarters, at the level of foreign ministers, to […]
August 22, 2020
Introduction The United States has suffered an unprecedented defeat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in an attempt to extend the arms embargo on Iran. […]
August 19, 2020
On Tuesday, August 18th, the UN-trial for the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister resulted in the accusation of a Hezbollah commander for the operation. […]
August 17, 2020
Although the MENA region is subject to constant turmoil, caused mainly by political and economic issues (influenced by the oil resources), there are other domains that […]
August 14, 2020
On Thursday, August 13th, 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded a historic agreement, under the supervision of United States (US), which is meant […]
August 11, 2020
Following the explosion from the port of Beirut on August 4th and the subsequent violent protests of the population due to the lack of reforms in […]
August 10, 2020
On August 8th, 2020 the Saudi state oil group reported a 73.4 % fall in second-quarter net profit, a steeper drop than analysts had forecast. They […]
August 10, 2020
Libya, a major oil producer, was subjected to conflict since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising against the longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. At present, the main battle line […]
August 6, 2020
When the US unleashed its most aggressive sanctions ever on Iran in August 2018, it reserved the first hammer blow for the car industry to hurt […]
August 5, 2020
The evening of August 4th came together with a new turning point in the on-going crisis in Lebanon. Several explosions took place, after a fire, in […]
August 4, 2020
After less than seven months in power, on Monday, August 3rd, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nassif HITTI resigned while the Government is accused of not being […]
July 29, 2020
Virtual Seminar on International Cooperation in Public Health Organised By The Shanghai Institutes For International Studies (SIIS) and EURISC Foundation, in partnership with the Middle East […]
July 24, 2020
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian paid a two-day visit (July 23-24, 2020) in Lebanon aimed at pressing Beirut to implement long-overdue reforms and dissociate from […]
July 23, 2020
On July 23, 2020, Libya and Qatar agreed to boost bilateral cooperation, according to the communications office of the Libyan prime minister. The Head of the […]
July 22, 2020
On July 22, 2020, Türkiye announced that it agreed with Russia that the Libyan conflict would not be resolved through military means and that it could […]
July 21, 2020
In January 2016, just as sanctions were eased, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tehran and proposed a long-term comprehensive, strategic partnership programme that would involve Chinese […]
July 20, 2020
On July 20, 2020, Egypt’s parliament approved the deployment of troops abroad, giving President Abdel Fattah al-SISI the greenlight to militarily intervene in Libya’s chaotic civil […]
July 8, 2020
The United Kingdom will resume weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, despite evidence of “possible” war crimes in Yemen. On July 07, 2020, International Trade Secretary Liz […]
June 12, 2020
This book was published by Middle East Political and Economic Institute and Institute for Middle East Strategic Studies (IMESS), Tehran, Iran in October 2013 as the […]
June 11, 2020
On June 10, 2020, Türkiye dismissed Egypt’s proposal for a cease-fire in Libya saying it’s a plan for saving Khalifa HAFTAR after the collapse of his […]
June 9, 2020
On June 8, 2020, Prince Abdul Aziz bin SALMAN the Saudi Energy Minister said the Kingdom is determined to rebalance global oil markets in the wake […]
June 5, 2020
On June 5, 2020, the Libyan army entered Tarhuna, the last major stronghold of eastern commander Khalifa HAFTAR, capping the sudden collapse of his 14-month offensive. […]
June 4, 2020
On June 3, 2020, the forces loyal to Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) announced that had retaken Tripoli International Airport. Mohamad GNOUNOU a spokesman for […]
May 25, 2020
On May 23, 2020, the first of five tankers carrying Iranian fuel and oil products entered Venezuelan waters. Tareck El AISSAMI, the Venezuelan oil minister wrote […]
May 20, 2020
On May 19, 2020, the UN’s acting envoy for Libya Stephanie WILLIAMS said that an increase of foreign support and the influx of weapons, military equipment, […]
May 18, 2020
Armed pirates attacked a British-flagged chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden on May 17, 2020 but were repulsed said the ship’s manager Stolt Tankers. The […]
May 15, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has highlighted the economic, social, political, and structural weaknesses of the European Union. It has resulted not only in human tragedy, but also […]
May 14, 2020
On May 13, 2020, the United States publicly threatened to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran if the UN Security Council does not […]
May 13, 2020
Türkiye accused the United Arab Emirates of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Libya and Yemen. Mevlut CAVUSOGLU the Türkiye Foreign Minister […]
May 11, 2020
On May 11, 2020, Mohammed al-JADAAN Saudi Arabia finance minister said the kingdom will triple its Value Added Tax and halt monthly handout payments to citizens […]
May 5, 2020
On May 04, 2020, the U.N. Security Council backed Lebanon’s efforts to end the country’s economic crisis and approach other challenges including the impact of COVID-19, […]
May 4, 2020
On May 04, 202o, Iran’s parliament on Monday approved a bill to change the official currency to ‘toman’ which equals 10,000 rials. The Iranian lawmakers voted […]
May 4, 2020
On May 04, 2020, Iran dismissed as “illegitimate” efforts by the United States to extend the U.N. Security Council arms embargo on Tehran, an Iranian Foreign […]
April 29, 2020
On April 29, 2020, Riad SALAMEH the Lebanese Central Bank governor defended his record, rejecting criticism from the prime minister that he was to blame for […]
April 28, 2020
On April 27, 2020 the head of the eastern-based Libyan National Army Field Khalifa HAFTAR said he has a “mandate from the people” to govern the […]
April 24, 2020
Saudi Arabia is considering rerouting millions of barrels of oil on board tankers sailing to the United States if President Donald Trump decides to block imports […]
April 23, 2020
On April 21, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN and Russian counterpart Vladimir PUTIN discussed ways to combat the novel coronavirus in a phone call, and […]
April 23, 2020
On April 21, 2020 the Russian President Vladimir PUTIN and the Iranian counterpart Hassan ROUHANI discussed during a phone conversation the recent situation related to the […]
April 22, 2020
On April 22, 2020, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said successfully launched the country’s first military satellite, Noor – 1 (“Light”), into space; just a […]
April 16, 2020
On April 15, 2020, finance officials from the Group of 20 major economies agreed to suspend debt service payments for the world’s poorest countries from May […]
April 15, 2020
On April 14, 2020, sources familiar with the discussions, informed that Saudi Arabia has resumed indirect talks with Yemen’s Houthi movement to cement a faltering ceasefire […]
April 14, 2020
Even as the world scrambles to respond to the new coronavirus pandemic, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again emerged as the global leader in […]
April 13, 2020
On April 12, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Russia, and other oil-producing nations, a group known as OPEC+, agreed to cut output by a […]
April 10, 2020
On April 09, 2020, the Iraq’s President Barham SALIH has nominated head of intelligence Mustafa al-KADHIMI as Iraq’s new prime minister-designate. President Barham SALIH turned to […]
April 8, 2020
On April 08, 2020, in a statement of Saudi Arabia’s state news agency, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi rebels in Yemen, announced that its forces […]
April 3, 2020
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 […]
April 2, 2020
On March 31, 2020, France, Germany, and the U.K. announced that Europe completed its first export of goods to Iran using INSTEX – “special purpose vehicle” […]
April 1, 2020
The spread of coronavirus is the latest crisis to hit Lebanon, already facing ongoing anti-government protests since October 2019 and finding itself in the grips of […]
March 31, 2020
Across the world, the attitude displayed by the religious environments, either Cristian or Muslim, with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic has slowly switched from denying its […]
March 30, 2020
On March 29, 2020, the US-led coalition forces in Iraq withdrew from the K1 airbase located in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk (15 kilometers northwest […]
March 27, 2020
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Turkish prosecutors have formally charged 20 Saudi nationals over the murder of the dissident journalist Jamal KHASOGGI in the kingdom’s consulate […]
March 26, 2020
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Iran’s President Hassan ROUHANI presented new measures by the government to fight the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran and hoped they […]
January 10, 2020
The Trump administration’s strategic miscalculation in assassinating Iranian General Qassem Soleimani has institutionalized anti-American sentiment in Iran’s domestic politics and among the Iranian public. This has […]
July 14, 2018
With all that you see in the region (Middle East) you have to consider that from 2010 to 2050 the population will double, creating one big […]
July 11, 2018
In the Name of God, the Almighty Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and Heads of Missions, Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Audience, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome all of you, […]
January 18, 2018
HE Mr. Mohammad J. ZARIF, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iran, presented his speech on the 2nd Teheran Security Conference 2018 – Regional Security in the West […]
November 17, 2017
Nuclear energy – a gateway for Russia’s power in the MENA region In the area of nuclear energy, Russia holds the monopoly with its strategic outreach […]
October 2, 2017
On the 21st of September 2017 high NATO officials met in Brussels with representatives of the main groups of geopolitical and strategic think-tanks from Romania. The […]
July 18, 2017
My presentation is devoted to problems of building regional security in the Central Asian States within the structures of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the […]
July 15, 2017
Why do we need cultural diplomacy? My answer is: because the world is changing. And if the world is changing, politics, in its higher meaning of […]
July 15, 2017
There is no order and military balance in the region. The region is not in good shape. The region does not have stable relations with the […]
July 14, 2017
We know, many of us, that good practices in solving conflicts exists… But despite these good practices, we are riding the waves of culture. Whatever we […]
July 12, 2017
In the Name of God, the Almighty Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and Heads of Missions, Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Audience, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome all […]
June 27, 2017
“Evolutions in Fighting Terrorism and the New Challenges of the Middle East” is an event organized by the Bucharest-based think-tank MEPEI (Middle East Political and Economic […]
April 9, 2017
International Summer School #1 Craiova & Musetesti, Romania July 23-29, 2017 Introduction The International Summer School addresses critical topics for the global community. It is high […]
February 10, 2017
IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE COMPASSIONATE, THE MERCIFUL 1. At the beginning of this speech, I am very pleased to hold the Islamic Republic of […]
December 5, 2016
Political Context On November the 8thAmerica had to choose a new president. The polls had placed Hillary CLINTON a few steps ahead Donald TRUMP, as a […]
November 16, 2016
Donald TRUMP, the president-elect of the USA is someone who has not been involved in the governmental process prior to the elections, thus quite unpredictable regarding […]
November 16, 2016
His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Javad ZARIF, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran paid an official visit to Romania on 9th November […]
October 4, 2016
The end of September 2016 proved to be eventful for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: the country announced a severe drop in public spending, by cutting […]
June 28, 2016
During an interview with Mr. Răzvan MUNTEANU, Hosam MATAR a prominent Lebanese researcher specialized in International Relations at the Consultative Center for Studies and Documentation from […]
June 13, 2016
Department of International Studies and Contemporary History – Faculty of History and Philosophy, Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca in cooperation with Middle East Political and Economic Institute […]
June 8, 2016
On the 2nd June 2016, Bucharest was the host of the International Conference “Fighting Terrorism for World Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection”, organized by MEPEI – […]
May 26, 2016
Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI), The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and EURISC Foundation request the pleasure of your company to attend […]
April 13, 2016
Event: Intensive courses Venue: Hotel Marshal Garden, Bucharest The date of the event: 18th April- 19th May 2016, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 17:00- 20:00 Organizer: Centre […]
January 7, 2016
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia severed ties with Iran on Sunday, 3rdof January, in relation with the incidents that took place in the Saudi embassy in […]
November 27, 2015
The accident at the border between Syria and Türkiye on November 24, with the downing of a Russian jet and the death of one of the […]
October 24, 2015
The historic signature of a nuclear deal with Iran on the 14th of July 2015 has had a strong impact on the Arab world. Iran’s arch […]
August 17, 2015
Irrespective of one`s ideological and political affiliations, Tuesday 14th of July 2015 was an “historic day” both in Iran`s diplomatic book and for the international community. […]
May 7, 2015
Libya is one of the most critical flashpoints in the Mediterranean and the broader Middle East region. The consequences of its instability have already spread throughout […]
February 11, 2015
HE Mr. Hamid MOAYYER, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Romania Speech on the 36th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Your Excellencies, Distinguished […]
July 28, 2014
An exclusive interview of MEPEI with Turkish journalist Burak Bekdil . July 15, 2014 Burak Bekdil is an Ankara-based freelance journalist. He writes a column for […]
March 17, 2014
The signing of the Geneva nuclear deal (Joint Plan of Action – JPOA) on November 24, 2013, has been considered from many quarters as the beginning […]
March 10, 2014
On 24 November 2013, the signing of the Geneva nuclear deal has been considered from many quarters as the beginning of détente between the United States […]
October 26, 2013
Syria is the crucible of the dynamics and disputes crossing the Middle East today. The civil war has not been confined only to local actors. It […]
October 16, 2013
Middle East Political and Economic Institute and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran request the pleasure of your company to attend the International Conference […]
August 14, 2013
An exclusive interview of MEPEI with Iranian Ambassador to Romania, His Excellency Dr. Bahador Aminian Jazi, July 25, 2013 His Excellency, Dr. Bahador Aminian Jazi, has […]
May 10, 2013
Middle East Political and Economic Institute (MEPEI), “Ion Conea” Association for Geopolitics and Islamic and Cultural League in Romania, in collaboration with Central University Library “Carol […]
January 31, 2011
In the years to come, what will they say about what happened in January 2011? Will they say this month began a revolution that ousted dictators […]
January 3, 2011
Matilda Allen explains why trust between Lebanon’s citizens is essential for the state’s democracy to thrive. Strengthening and enhancing democracy in Lebanon is often seen as […]
December 28, 2010
Known as ‘The Martyrs’ Capital’ to Palestinians, Jenin Refugee Camp’s streets are lined with posters and awnings featuring somber portraits of the dead. It is an […]
December 21, 2010
After King Abdullah II dissolved Jordan’s Lower House through a Royal decree in November of last year, he entrusted the government with preparing for a new […]
December 7, 2010
Iraqi leaders announced a power-sharing agreement late on November 10 that left Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in power despite a narrow loss to the Sunni-backed […]