Interviews
Yasmeen Al-Eryani: Houthi de-escalation is unlikely to last
In this interview, Yasmeen Al-Eryani examines why the Houthi de-escalation is unlikely to last, the triggers for renewed maritime escalation, and the limits of …
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Saudi Arabia
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Studies
Challenges to Expanding the Abraham Accords
Since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020 and 2021 between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, no additional countries have …
Video
Franco-Saudi push to recognise Palestine: what’s next?
In this conversation we discuss France’s recent recognition of Palestine and its broader implications for the Middle East and global diplomacy. Emmanuel Dupuy, …
Analysis
Islamism versus Civil Society in Turkey – and Brussels Pays the Bill
When Erdoğan came to power in 2002, he promised a “more advanced democracy.” Two decades later, that promise lies in ruins. Turkey’s political system has been …
Analysis
Islamism in the Gulf States: Between Reforms, Security Pressures, and Geopolitical Tensions
The Gulf states—key players in global geopolitics and energy security—find themselves walking a constant tightrope. On one hand, they pursue societal …
Analysis
What Are Saudi Arabia’s Goals in Syria?
Saudi Arabia is playing an increasingly prominent role in rehabilitating Syria and reintegrating it into the international community, especially following the …
Analysis
France’s Palestine Offensive: Macron’s Risky Bet for a New Middle East Peace Process
As the Middle East conflict deepens and Gaza lies in ruins, France is attempting a bold and high-stakes diplomatic initiative. Co-hosted with Saudi Arabia, the …
Analysis
Egypt: “Is This How You Repay Loyalty, Sisi?
In a provocative and widely perceived betrayal of Arab consensus, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Iran’s Foreign Minister to Cairo earlier this …
Analysis
A President as Businessman in the Gulf
Donald Trump remains true to form—especially on the world stage. Unlike previous U.S. presidents, who traditionally chose neighbors like Canada or Mexico, or …
Analysis
Saudi Arabia Hits the Investment Brakes: The PIF Faces a Reality Check
Saudi Arabia’s powerful sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is undergoing a major strategic course correction—a quiet but consequential …
Interviews
Michel Makinsky: Trump needs a success story like the JCPOA
With Donald Trump aiming to relaunch nuclear negotiations with Iran, we spoke to Michel Makinsky, Iran specialist and associate expert at the MENA Research …
Analysis
France’s President and the Right Path in the Middle East
Emmanuel Macron chooses his words carefully—cautious, tentative, full of subjunctives. Anything else would seem reckless given the explosive situation in the …